Part Two: Looking back at the second half of 2021
By Charles Sercombe As we say every year, Hamtramck is chockful of news. The year 2021 was no exception. Here is Part Two of our Year in Review. JULY…
The year 2021 was a year of change …
By Charles Sercombe You could safely say that the past year has been like no other one. But then again, living in Hamtramck has always been a rollercoaster ride.…
Well-known business and bar owner “Turtle” has died
Many folks in Hamtramck know of Michael Pelak, who is better known by his nickname “Turtle.” We have some unfortunate news: he died Dec. 19 at the age…
Breaking news … Officer fired for alleged role in bribery scheme
By Charles Sercombe A Hamtramck police officer was fired today, Friday, Dec. 17, for being part of an alleged bribery scheme involving a towing operation. Michael Pacteles, 44, was fired…
Student group encourages residents to be a good neighbor
By Sammi Samim Special to The Review The Be a Good Neighbor project is a youth community service project, sponsored by Hamtramck Community Initiative and led by Rev. Sharon…
HPS teachers raise issues of school security after shooting
By Charles Sercombe The recent shooting deaths at Oxford High School, located north of Detroit, has some local teachers concerned about their safety. At the monthly Hamtramck School Board…
As usual, Hamtramck has had a rollercoaster year
We were leafing through the back issues of this past year, and whew! What a year. The pandemic was obviously raged on during the year, and it’s still with us…
Hamtramck’s war dead honored in city hall
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck veterans unveiled a new memorial for those who died in service. Veterans, city employees and others gathered in city hall Wednesday afternoon for a dedication…
Polish community says farewell to the mayor
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s Polish community gave outgoing Mayor Karen Majewski a tribute party last Friday evening. The setting for the evening was at the Hamtramck Historical Museum, which…
Oxford school shooting causes a wave of closings
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Public School District students got an unscheduled day off last Friday. A wave of schools across the metro area also closed last week, following the shooting…
