Editorials

Does anyone outside the city care about our elections?

We wouldn’t blame folks for having Hamtramck election fatigue. It seems like this mayoral election is never going to end, and the more that’s revealed about how the…

Oversight for police department is overdue

As the cliché goes: Better late than never. What we’re talking about is the establishment of an oversight commission for the city’s police department. It’s an idea that’s…

News

City clerk files a lawsuit over election suspension; seeks job back

City clerk files a lawsuit over election suspension; seeks job back

By Charles Sercombe In an expected move, City Clerk Rana Faraj is hitting back at…

Mayoral election still in question

Mayoral election still in question

  By Charles Sercombe Call this the election with no ending. The final outcome on…

It’s not over until it’s over

It’s not over until it’s over

Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s mayoral election took yet another twist and turn. Although the recount of…

Alharbi gains a handful of votes in mayoral ballot recount

Alharbi gains a handful of votes in mayoral ballot recount

By Charles Sercombe Mayoral candidate Muhith Mahmood’s call for a recount of ballots turned out…

Business

‘Discover Hamtramck’ spreads the message of development in the city

‘Discover Hamtramck’ spreads the message of development in the city

  By Alan Madlane Hamtramck has a very active platform for self-promotion working out of city hall these days. They are called Discover Hamtramck, and we wanted to…

It’s all in the family for this new Laundromat

It’s all in the family for this new Laundromat

  By Charles Sercombe Finally, the northend of town has a much-needed service available. We’re talking about the need for a laundromat, one of which just opened at…

Florian East offers a refreshing take on crafting beer

Florian East offers a refreshing take on crafting beer

  By Charles Sercombe For the first time in perhaps decades, Hamtramck has its own brewery. During the past week, Florian East, at 9350 Jos. Campau, has had…

Photo Gallery

Vintage baseball comes to Hamtramck Stadium

Vintage baseball comes to Hamtramck Stadium

    By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s historic baseball stadium came full circle last Saturday. When the stadium was first built, as…

News

Breaking news … Mayoral recount is set for next Tuesday

Breaking news … Mayoral recount is set for next Tuesday

By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s mayoral election not quite over yet. Mayoral candidate Muhith Mahmood has filed for a recount of the election. The Wayne County Board of…

Features

Blowout: the streets were alive with the sound of music

Blowout: the streets were alive with the sound of music

  By Charles Sercombe When it comes to the annual Hamtramck Blowout and weather traditions, this year was no different. And one of those traditions is this:…

Editorials

For Thanksgiving, reflect on our community spirit

We wouldn’t blame anyone in Hamtramck who may not be feeling the Thanksgiving Day spirit. The city’s election turmoil and widening culture war has weighed down a…

Sports

With a new coach, Cosmos finally have something to celebrate

With a new coach, Cosmos finally have something to celebrate

By Mike Murphy Special to The Review The Hamtramck High Cosmos varsity football team fell one game short of getting into the state playoffs this year but…