Layoffs come to city hall
By Charles Sercombe The financial impact of the coronavirus economic shut down has hit Hamtramck. Last week, the city “furloughed” 27 city employees, which includes 10 full-time and 17 part-time…
City had no choice in issuing employee furloughs
Tough times call for tough decisions. Last week, the city furloughed 27 employees and cut the fire chief’s full-time position to part-time, and also reduced his yearly wages by half.…
Just who is guilty of driving recklessly? You’d be surprised, or not
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramckans have long complained about speeding and reckless drivers. Just who are these folks behind the wheel? Hamtramck, take a look in the mirror. According to…
We made it this long, another two weeks is worth it
Two more weeks. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has extended her “stay home, stay safe” directive until May 15, in hopes that the coronavirus pandemic lightens up. That means not going out…
For local artists, pandemic is both a roadblock and an inspiration
By Joe Myrick Special to The Review Can creativity be sustained in a world that isn’t emotionally invested in creativity with bigger things going on? That might be a…
Candidates line up for empty state representative seat
Update: Candidates Saad Almasmari and Christopher Wojtowicz, both of whom are Hamtramck residents, as well as Corletta Vaughn, of Detroit, dropped out of the election on Friday, the deadline for…
For public schools students, classroom lessons continue
By Charles Sercombe School may be out, but class lessons will continue for the remainder of the school year. This past week, the Hamtramck Public School District handed out…
Breaking news: Governor extends stay at home directive
By Charles Sercombe In a press conference today (Friday, April 24), Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced what most people thought she would: She extended her “stay at home” order until May…
In an era of a pandemic, here’s something to celebrate
Despite the never-ending gloomy news about the coronavirus pandemic, and the increasing number of local deaths from the disease, there has been some good news. In better times, Hamtramck would…
Darla Swint, community activist, dies
By Charles Sercombe The COVID-19 disease has claimed another high-profile Hamtramck community activist. Darla Swint, 69, died April 16. A few weeks ago, State Rep. Isaac Robinson, 44, died from…
