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American Axle says it will close down last remaining plant

American Axle says it will close down last remaining plant

By Charles Sercombe Any hope that city officials had about American Axle & Manufacturing reopening its plants looks like a thing of the past. Last week, American Axle officials announced…

City needs to go after those suspected of voter fraud

Candidates and voters. Do they all live here? That’s a question we have raised in recent weeks, and it was once again echoed by City Council candidate Robert Zwolak, and…

City Hall Insider …

City Hall Insider …

What is our City Council up to these days? We have the scoop and the highlights – as well as the lowlights – of the latest council meeting. By Charles…

No ‘pawn star’ here, but pawn shops gain in popularity

No ‘pawn star’  here, but pawn shops gain in popularity

By David Piestrzynski Special to The Review Are you broke? These days, who isn’t? Maybe you have some items of value around the house that you could sell to make…

Recount is long over, but city still stuck with the bill

Recount is long over, but city still stuck with the bill

“I’m your top prime cut of meat, I’m your choice, I wanna be elected, I’m your Yankee doodle dandy in a gold Rolls Royce, I wanna be elected, Kids want…

The smoke has cleared on Faber, but not burned houses

The smoke has cleared on Faber, but not burned houses

By Charles Sercombe Faber St. isn’t the ugliest street in Hamtramck. It’s no prize, either. But now with three houses recently burned down on the east end of the block,…

Seniors and handicapped petition for safer sidewalk

Seniors and handicapped petition for safer sidewalk

By Charles Sercombe It’s a lawsuit waiting to happen, say seniors and the handicapped. And so far, the person who could prevent that from happening isn’t doing anything. But first,…

City Council loses out on chance to attract business

Once again, the City Council has failed to adopt a zoning ordinance regulating where medical marijuana can be grown in the city. Of course, Hamtramck isn’t alone on where to…

Get ready to enjoy hot fun in the summertime

Get ready to enjoy hot fun in the summertime

By Alan R. Madeleine Even though summer is only just now officially here, have the kids already started getting underfoot? Are they making the mopey bored face? Well, your city…

Election? What election?

By Charles Sercombe Bet you didn’t know there’s an election coming up in August. Yeah, this election season is that boring. It’s almost like the candidates don’t care, or maybe…