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For now, state plan for schools won’t affect Hamtramck

For now, state plan for schools won’t affect Hamtramck

By Charles Sercombe According to Gov. Rick Snyder, he’s got big plans for schools in trouble. He held a press conference this week to announce an ambitious goal to start…

Historical museum fundraiser was a jazzy affair

Historical museum fundraiser was a jazzy affair

By Charles Sercombe For a few hours last Thursday here in Hamtramck, it was a step back in time to the “Roaring 20s.” The Hamtramck Historical Commission held a 1920s-era…

Labor Day Festival now has a new sponsor

Labor Day Festival now has a new sponsor

By David Piestrzynski Special to The Review The annual Hamtramck Labor Day Festival is taking shape. “Right now we’re working on the aesthetics to make it all look good,” said…

Arabic-style café expands beyond just baked goods

Arabic-style café expands beyond just baked goods

By David Piestrzynski Special to The Review Hamtramck residents no longer have to make the trip to Dearborn for authentic Arabic cuisine. Earlier this year, Yunus Wasel, owner of the…

Snyder’s financial policies are setting up cities for failure

This past week, Gov. Rick Snyder unveiled his plan to turnaround failing schools. It’s an ambitious plan, but ultimately, it’s awfully vague. For example, Snyder is seeking to have more…

At Veterans Park, a whole lot of TLC is needed

At Veterans Park, a whole lot of TLC is needed

By Charles Sercombe Several years ago, there was a lot of interest in Veterans Memorial Park. And by interest we mean there was often heated debate in the City Council…

Dozens arrested in crime sweep

By Charles Sercombe Police put a tight squeeze on crime last week. It started Wednesday afternoon when a squad of officers and detectives swept through the city streets to arrest…

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…

Recall drive is moving forward in Hamtramck

Recall drive is moving forward in Hamtramck

By Mike Murphy Special to The Review Hamtramck residents will have many opportunities to fire Gov. Rick Snyder if two men long associated with the city have their way. Both…

Is Old Glory a fading memory in Hamtramck?

Is Old Glory a fading memory in Hamtramck?

By Charles Sercombe Once upon a time, not too long ago actually, Flag Day in Hamtramck was something special. But apparently, not anymore. We’re not sure when this happened, but…