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HPS legal woes take away money for educating

What can one say about a school district that attracts so many lawsuits? There are a lot of things that baffle us about the Hamtramck Public School District, but the…

For these HHS students, a career in medicine is a possibility

For these HHS students, a career in medicine is a possibility

  By Alan Madlane A group of Hamtramck High School students already have their eye on going into the medical field. They have formed a club that focuses on medical…

School district’s lawsuits have become a financial drain

School district’s lawsuits have become a financial drain

    By Charles Sercombe Over the last four years, taxpayers have paid out almost $1 million to cover legal fees for the Hamtramck Public School district. The Review recently…

HPS superintendent extends her leave

HPS superintendent extends her leave

  By Charles Sercombe As a number of people in the Hamtramck Public School District predicted, Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed did not return to the job on Monday. Instead, the district…

Guest Editorial … Now is the time to prepare for severe weather

By Hamtramck Fire Chief Matthew Wyszczelski Spring in Michigan means there is a strong chance for severe weather, so to prepare, the State of Michigan has declared the week of…

Former officer sentenced to house arrest

By Charles Sercombe A former Hamtramck police officer convicted of bribery won’t be serving time in prison. Recently, a federal court sentenced Mike Stout, 62, of St. Clair Shores, to…

For some, not all tax revenue is welcomed

It continues to mystify us why some city officials are opposed to Hamtramck allowing marijuana dispensaries in town. There remains open hostility to this type of business, based largely on…

City Hall Insider … 2/13/24

By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Feb. 13, and all councilmembers, except Abu Musa, were in attendance. Annual reports were submitted by the Downtown Development Authority, Planning Commission,…

Toast of the Town … Hamtramck’s Blowout once again shakes, rattles and rolls

Toast of the Town … Hamtramck’s Blowout once again shakes, rattles and rolls

Charles Sercombe Toast of the Town hasn’t been out and about much in recent months but, last weekend, Hamtramck was abuzz. Once again, Hamtramck was bustling with music lovers and…

City cashes in on pot outlets

City cashes in on pot outlets

By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s marijuana shops continue to be a money pot for the city. According to the state Treasury Department, the city’s four cannabis dispensaries paid the city $236,345,…