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Primary election had its good and ugly sides

A congratulations goes out to all the candidates who participated in last week’s primary election. It is heartening to see a whole new crop of candidates come forward and offer…

Breaking news … Hamtramck Public School Board still seeking new member

Breaking news … Hamtramck Public School Board still seeking new member

By Charles Sercombe Want to serve on the Hamtramck Public School Board? At Wednesday’s board meeting, a split board could not agree on whether to appoint one of two candidates…

Ceremony officially kicks off major renovation at Hamtramck Stadium

Ceremony officially kicks off major renovation at Hamtramck Stadium

  By Greg Kowalski Special to The Review A full line-up of heavy hitters turned out Tuesday morning for the official start of the renovations of the Historic Hamtramck Stadium…

More good news for the stadium

More good news for the stadium

  By Charles Sercombe At Tuesday’s big press conference at Hamtramck Stadium to talk about the $2.6 million grant money allocated for the renovation of the grandstand, Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence…

Hamtramck gives thanks to those preserving our stadium

We’ve spilled plenty of ink in recent years about the amazing history and rebirth of Hamtramck’s very own historic baseball stadium. Last week, we wrote about a last piece of…

Primary Election: It’s now the mayor versus a newcomer; millage voted down

Primary Election: It’s now the mayor versus a newcomer; millage voted down

  By Charles Sercombe Mayor Karen Majewski has survived another election challenge despite a harsh social media campaign against her and serious doubt among election watchers about her chances. Majewski…

Breaking news … In latest twist, ZBA reversed decision on spa variance request

By Charles Sercombe At a special Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held Monday evening, boardmembers reversed a recent prior decision barring a spa from operating on Florian St. A bare…

Hop on over now for some fresh lemonade and help a good cause

Hop on over now for some fresh lemonade and help a good cause

  By Charles Sercombe Got a thirst for a fresh lemonade drink, or sun-brewed tea, or a hankering for  popcorn, cookies or a frosted brownie? We can even sweeten the…

Breaking news … Zoning Board of Appeals will reconsider controversial vote

By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 2, at 6 p.m., to reconsider a request from a Florian St. spa…

Boycott demonstration held in front of mayor’s store over ZBA decision

Boycott demonstration held in front of mayor’s store over ZBA decision

By Charles Sercombe The zoning dispute for a newly-opened spa took an interesting turn of events. The owner of the spa, Tiara Boyd, of Esthi Queen Healing Spa, joined about…