Local services and programs are canceled due to coronavirus
By Charles Sercombe The coronavirus scare continues to affect a number of government institutions and social events. Hamtramck included. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all kindergarten through 12th…
breaking news … Schools to close for three weeks
Update: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all kindergarten through 12th grade schools – which includes Hamtramck — to close for the next three weeks to combat the spread of the…
On the election trail … results could be delayed
Update, update: On Thursday, March 11, The Review filed a Freedom of Information Act request to get the Hamtramck Presidential Primary Election results. Two hours after submitting that request, City…
Toast of the Town … Hamtramck Music Fest once again dazzles and delights
By Charles Sercombe Well, we here at Toast had the best intentions for this past weekend. But that cold/flu bug going around caught up with our two reporters, who…
Want to get in the restaurant business? Polonia is yours for $450,000
By Charles Sercombe For the second time in a week, another Hamtramck landmark business is making a huge change. First, there was Hamtramck Drugs announcing its abrupt closing.…
Dissecting the city’s finances is a yearly exercise
By Charles Sercombe Ever wonder where Hamtramck’s government gets its money — and where it’s spent? According to a recent audit of the city’s 2019 finances, on the…
Presidential primary election is coming up
By Charles Sercombe Get ready to vote. Next Tuesday (March 10) is the Michigan presidential primary election, which also features a millage proposal for the Detroit Institute of…
Arrests made in domestic-related homicide
Update: Hamtramck police have released the name of the person charged with the stabbing death of a man last Monday evening. Lateshia Young, 26, of Hamtramck, was arraigned on charges…
School district seeks to shore up its future
Last week, the public school district held its annual State of the District presentation. And as we reported, it was all good news, financially-speaking as well as for student services…
