In politics, anyone can get involved – even outsiders
As we mentioned in last week’s issue, Hamtramck voters have been faced with numerous controversial ballot proposals and recall elections in the past. Political controversy has constantly been a part…
Toast of the Town … Can the city’s nightlife survive the era of COVID?
When it comes to good food and great times, Hamtramck has plenty to offer. In this column, we’ll talk about what’s happening at our bars, restaurants and at other…
Keeping a legend, and history, alive in Hamtramck
By Dave Mesrey Special to the Review Last month, the City of Hamtramck and the Friends of Historic Hamtramck Stadium teamed up to give the city’s newly renovated baseball…
Mayor weighs in on city charter ballot proposals
By Charles Sercombe In the past, Hamtramck voters have been asked to weigh in on a number of controversial ballot proposals. On Nov. 3, voters will once again face…
Recall election moves on
By Charles Sercombe The recall effort against City Councilmember Ian Perrotta got a green light last week to proceed. In a Zoom meeting held by the Wayne County Election…
Hamtramck readies for needed housing development
For years, Hamtramck has been handcuffed from selling city-owned lots. The lots had been tied up in a complicated and drawn-out housing discrimination lawsuit. That lawsuit has nearly ended, and…
Wounded robbery suspect arraigned on felony charges
By Charles Sercombe A Detroit man is facing multiple felony charges in a robbery attempt that could have resulted in two deaths – including his own. Last Friday, at about…
Breaking news … Shooting at Jos. Campau business
By Charles Sercombe At about 5 p.m., the Hamtramck Police Department issued a press release about a shooting of a robbery suspect. Details are sketchy at this point, but the…
Firefighters urge voters to reject charter ballot proposals
By Charles Sercombe This week, we invited firefighter Andrew Oleksiak, who is the president of the Hamtramck firefighter union, to talk about his opposition to the city charter…
Road repairs continue to expand, including on Conant
By Charles Sercombe The year 2020 is going to be remembered for a lot of things, but in Hamtramck one of the welcomed developments has been road repairs. First…
