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Students will return to school this fall — but with conditions

Students will return to school this fall — but with conditions

  By Charles Sercombe Mask up, students. That’s the word from the Hamtramck Public School District about what to expect with the return of in-classroom learning. All students and staff…

Mayor is in for a challenge

Mayor is in for a challenge

  By Charles Sercombe Could Hamtramck have a new mayor? Mayor Karen Majewski has faced tough challenges in the past, but her second place finish in the recent primary election…

Head on to Downriver for a tribute to a Michigan custom car legend

Head on to Downriver for a tribute to a Michigan custom car legend

  By “Sailor” Rick Metcalf Special to The Review Have you ever marveled at those crazy chrome and wild-colored custom car creations at an Autorama? How about built a plastic…

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…