Antisemitic post in Hamtramck Facebook group claims Holocaust was a punishment

A Facebook post was made on a public page Monday night, stating the Holocaust was the Jewish community's advanced punishment for Israel's actions against Palestinian civilians in the current war.

Hamtramck Public School campus closes after receiving threat

Hamtramck Public Schools reported that a threat was directed towards its Dickinson West Elementary and Kosciuszko Middle School campus over the weekend. In order to ensure the safety of students and staff, the district closed the campus on Tuesday, Oct. 17.

2 suffer critical injuries in I-75 wrong-way driver crash

A wrong-way driver crash on I-75 in Hamtacmk left both the at-fault driver and another driver with critical injuries Sunday.

Hamtramck commissioners removed after flying Pride flag

The Hamtramck City Council voted this week to remove two commissioners who flew a Pride flag on city property after a ban on several flags.

Hamtramck mayor fires back at critics over city's Pride Flag ban

Almost immediately after the city outlawed the LGBTQ+ flag on government property, criticisms poured in from other cities and advocates.

'Detroit proudly raises our Pride flag': Duggan responds to Hamtramck flag ban

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan reacted to a recently approved resolution in Hamtramck that prevents Pride flags and some other flags from being flown on city property.

Questions swirl if Hamtramck's ban of LGBTQ Pride flag on city buildings is legal

The resolution now blocks any religious, ethnic, racial, political, or sexual orientation group flags on City property allowing only a few including the American Flag and the one for the State of Michigan.

Hamtramck resolution being considered would keep LGBTQ Pride flag off city-owned property

"We are confirming the neutrality of the City of Hamtramck we decided to stay neutral," said Mayor Amer Ghalib. "Flags that pertain to any religious, racial, ethnic or sexual-oriented group (would not be allowed)."

Hamtramck City Council keeps religious animal sacrifice as both sides sound off

One activist called Tuesday night's City Council meeting where an ordinance regarding religious animal sacrifice, "one big waste of time." The city attorney went to the council and said they can't approve the measure because of constitutional stipulations regarding religious liberties.