Editorials

Will Hamtramck pay a political price?

Recently, Mayor Amer Ghalib, who is no stranger to controversy, made a comment at a city council meeting that jumped out to us. At the Aug. 27 council…

A few thoughts on our business districts

A few thoughts on our business districts

  There has been some talk in town about business signs. Namely, whether to allow more powerful LED lighting, allowing metal security grates to be displayed outside of…

News

Trump on Ghalib: ‘greatest mayor in the whole world’

Trump on Ghalib: ‘greatest mayor in the whole world’

By Charles Sercombe Mayor Amer Ghalib was hoping that former President Donald Trump, who he…

St. Lad’s is now for sale

St. Lad’s is now for sale

By Charles Sercombe Anyone in the market for a used church? If so, you’re in…

Community activist pleads guilty to sexual assault of student

Community activist pleads guilty to sexual assault of student

By Charles Sercombe A self-described community activist has taken an apparent plea deal in a…

Mayor Ghalib makes history by endorsing Trump for president

Mayor Ghalib makes history by endorsing Trump for president

  By Charles Sercombe Mayor Amer Ghalib has made national, and even international headlines, in…

Business

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…

‘Hamtramck Fusion’ offers a culinary tour of Hamtramck

‘Hamtramck Fusion’ offers a culinary tour of Hamtramck

  By Alan Madlane Food trucks – they’re all the rage. AmIright? And oh, the taste sensations they can deliver. And, yes, sometimes… ah, more. We love them,…

Moose Lodge serves up its last Friday fish fry

Moose Lodge serves up its last Friday fish fry

  By Alan Madlane And another city landmark bites the dust. Moose Lodge #1670, on Conant, has been a Hamtramck icon for the better part of three quarters…

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

Is the mayor an outsider in endorsing Trump?

Is the mayor an outsider in endorsing Trump?

  By Charles Sercombe Now that Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib has endorsed Republican Donald Trump, does that mean his fellow Arab Muslims will stand with him? It…

Features

Confessions of a St. Lad’s crosstown parish rival

Confessions of a St. Lad’s crosstown parish rival

  By Dave Uchalik Special to The Review If you had told pretty much anyone attending high school at Hamtramck’s St. Florian in the early 1970s that…

Editorials

School board candidate no-shows speaks volumes

What does it say about the three school board candidates who failed to participate in a candidate forum, recently hosted by the school district’s teachers? It speaks…

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…