Hamtramck

A family in Hamtramck is seeking help after their home caught fire, endangering nine residents including Muwafeg Abuhamra. The blaze caused smoke to billow through the roof, posing immediate danger to the household.

A Hamtramck family was forced to jump from their burning home after a house fire tore through their residence, leaving them reeling.

A large house fire in Hamtramck resulted in a family and firefighters being hospitalized. Emergency crews and a family member's quick actions helped save everyone involved.

A house fire in Hamtramck hospitalized multiple firefighters and residents. The fire occurred at a home on the 3800 block of Belmont Street around 8 a.m. Wednesday, with the homeowner describing how his family escaped by jumping from a balcony and his brother being hospitalized after jumping from the attic.

Amanda Ileana Hernandez, wife of Carlos Hernandez linked to the murder of Rochester Hills businessman Hussein Murray, pleaded no contest to conspiracy charges. Carlos Hernandez and Joshua Zuazo, who posed as DTE Energy workers, were sentenced to life in prison for the murder.

A Wayne County judge denied Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi’s request to temporarily reinstate fired city manager Dr. Adel Al-Adlani, upholding the City Council’s termination decision. The ruling allows the lawsuit, challenging the council’s procedural authority in firing Al-Adlani, to continue, with Syed Aamir Ahsan currently serving as city manager.

The Joe Louis Greenway, a $300 million urban development project in Detroit, aims to boost economic vitality and connectivity across Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, and Dearborn. While some residents, like Ryan Marie Davis and Justin Davis, see benefits such as increased home values and walkability, others worry about rising costs and displacement of long-term, low-income residents.

A registered sex offender, Donald Fields, pleaded guilty to kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student at gunpoint in Hamtramck. The victim was abducted near her school bus stop, rescued 30 minutes later at a Sunoco gas station after a clerk noticed her distress and intervened.

A suspect who triggered a shelter-in-place order in Oakland County was arrested after a police pursuit. A man in Hamtramck pleaded guilty to kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct charges. Michigan's state budget includes a 2.5% funding increase for schools with a focus on literacy. Residents are advised to prepare for power outages with emergency kits.

A 48-year-old man accused of kidnapping a 16-year-old girl while she waited for a school bus in Hamtramck pleaded guilty to kidnapping and multiple firearm-related charges. The incident occurred in April when the suspect, Donald James Joseph Arthur Fields, allegedly forced the teen into his van before being arrested at a Detroit gas station after she signaled for help. Fields will be sentenced on August 20.

A Fourth of July fireworks display in Hamtramck escalated into chaos, resulting in a police officer being hospitalized with second-degree burns and a minor being detained. Videos shared on social media showed individuals throwing fireworks at crowds and each other, prompting an investigation by Hamtramck police to identify those involved.

A Hamtramck councilmember was convicted of a misdemeanor election charge but acquitted of felony counts related to an absentee ballot application. A family was killed in a car crash on I-75 in Oakland County, and two Michigan House bills targeting surveillance pricing advanced to the Senate. A Westland leasing agent filed a lawsuit alleging pregnancy discrimination and illegal eavesdropping.

A flood caused by a burst pipe destroyed thousands of gloves stored by Detroit nonprofit Mittens for Detroit, jeopardizing its ability to distribute new gloves to the community. Executive director Wendy Shephard, who runs the organization with volunteer support, launched a fundraising campaign to replace the lost inventory after a $1,000 donation. Community members, including Hamtramck teacher Chris Wilinski, have volunteered to help recover and sort undamaged gloves.

Harbe Nagi, a 7-year-old nonverbal boy with autism and nephew of Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi, was found dead two days after being reported missing in Menands, upstate New York. Authorities used search tactics including an ice cream truck to locate him, but the circumstances of his death remain unclear.

New York police are searching for a 7-year-old nonverbal autistic boy who disappeared from a family party. Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi's family is offering a $10,000 reward for the boy's safe return.

Harbe Nagi, a 7-year-old nonverbal boy with autism, went missing in Menands, upstate New York, on June 28. He is the nephew of Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi, and authorities are using search tactics including an ice cream truck to locate him.

Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi is calling for election reform after a 38th uncounted ballot from the November 2025 election was discovered in the City Clerk’s Office. The ballot was found opened in storage and sent to Wayne County officials, adding to a legal dispute over 37 previously uncounted absentee ballots in a contentious mayoral race. Alharbi and City Clerk Sami Elhady confirmed the discovery, with City Attorney Odey Meroueh stating the matter is under review by election authorities.

A ballot from Hamtramck’s November 2025 General Election was discovered in the City Clerk’s Office, complicating an ongoing dispute over 37 uncounted absentee ballots from the mayoral race. Adam Alharbi won the election by a narrow margin, but legal battles over ballot inclusion have persisted, with courts issuing conflicting rulings. The City Clerk’s Office has referred the new ballot to election authorities for review.

Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi apologized to residents following a chaotic city council meeting marked by tensions and a lawsuit against the council over the firing of the city manager. The mayor and council members emphasized collaboration, while residents expressed concerns about adherence to city ordinances and the ongoing legal disputes.

Fowling Warehouse Hamtramck is closing after 12 years, with owner Chris Hutt citing economic and social behavior changes as reasons.

Fowling Warehouse Detroit is closing its Hamtramck location on June 27th, with the final day hosting its annual Motor City Open Tournament. Founder Chris Hutt cited pre-pandemic expansion, economic challenges, and shifting social behaviors as reasons for the closure, emphasizing the game of fowling remains strong.

The Fowling Warehouse in Hamtramck, Detroit, will close on June 27. Creator Chris Hutt cited pre-pandemic expansion, economic factors, and changes in social behavior as reasons for the closure. The brand has expanded to cities like Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Dallas since 2019, and Hutt hinted at a potential relocation rather than permanent departure.

Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi sued the city council after they voted to fire City Manager Adel Al-Adlani, alleging violations of the city charter and Michigan law. The council voted 4-2 to terminate Al-Adlani, who was hired in February, and the mayor seeks a restraining order to reinstate him. The council defended the decision as lawful, while the mayor and his attorney emphasized constitutional and procedural violations.

Hamtramck mayor Adam Alharbi is set to hold a press conference following a chaotic city council meeting that resulted in the surprise firing of city manager Adel AlAdlani. The meeting included a 33-minute shouting match between Alharbi and Mayor pro tem Mohammad Hassan, who pushed for the last-minute vote to remove AlAdlani without providing a reason. Residents expressed disappointment, calling the incident disrespectful and embarrassing for the community.