Candidate list is finalized
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s city council election is all set to go forward. Last Friday was the last day for any candidate who had second thoughts about the election to…
Bike lane critics, you have a political ally in high places
By Charles Sercombe Critics of Hamtramck’s bike lane, you are not alone. U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah) also has strong words against them, saying they are “the height of stupidity.”…
Candidates line up for election
Update: On Friday, the day after The Review went to press, would-be candidate Armani Asad had been disqualified to run because he has an unpaid $30 filing fee from when…
Mayor and council get special honor
By Charles Sercombe Mayor Amer Ghalib and city councilmembers are about to experience a once-in-a-lifetime event. They are going to the White House to meet with President Biden in a…
3Fifteen is back in business with a change in management
By Charles Sercombe One of Hamtramck’s four cannabis retail outlets is back in business. 3Fifteen, on Jos. Campau near Zinow, was temporarily closed for a few weeks while a court…
Deadline to file for election nears
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s election year will feature only one local race for voters to decide on: There will be three seats on city council for re-consideration, and now three…
Crime Watch … An alleged arson and reports of women screaming
By Charles Sercombe It’s been a busy week for the police and fire departments. There were two prominent fires during the past week, the most notable being the Kabob…
American Axle ‘considering’ major redevelopment of its site
By Charles Sercombe American Axle & Manufacturing might be returning a portion of their business back onto Hamtramck soil. The auto manufacturer is “considering” – according to a Crain’s…
Charter changes hit a snag
By Charles Sercombe The State of Michigan is saying ‘not so fast’ about three ballot proposals the city council wants voters to consider. In a not-unusual move, the state…
Council: Can we get by with fewer employees?
By Charles Sercombe In the ongoing look at the city’s upcoming budget year, some city councilmembers have been questioning whether the city can get by without filling vacant positions in…
