A breakdown on where the fires are fought
By Charles Sercombe In a story in last week’s issue of The Review it was pointed out that we incorrectly reported that out of the Fire Department’s 800 service runs…
Police contract raises questions
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck police officers have a new employment contract, but not everyone in the community is pleased. Why’s that? While officers will enjoy a bump up in…
Remembering the painful birth of the Poletown plant
By Greg Kowalski It was a Saturday morning when I got a call from then-Mayor Robert Kozaren. I can’t remember his exact words, but it was something like,…
City newsletter has a number of helpful tips and reminders
By Alan Madlane Hamtramck’s Fall Newsletter focused on several issues: • Reminders about trash policies and rodent control measures • Water meter replacements and water bills • Snow removal…
City is in no position to say ‘no’ to new businesses
Without a doubt, if GM follows through on ceasing production at its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant – known as the Poletown Plant – Hamtramck will be in a financial crisis. GM…
Poletown plant crisis
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck city officials are preparing for a huge financial blow to the city’s budget. On Monday, General Motors unexpectedly announced it was closing or ceasing work…
New park dedicated to housing discrimination victims
By Charles Sercombe The city will have a permanent memorial park to commemorate the forced removal of African-American residents from their homes back in the 1960s. During that period,…
Detroit City Football Club going pro is a step up for all
Congratulations. Last week it was announced that the Detroit City Football Club is joining up with 10 other soccer teams to form a new professional league. This will mean an…
Hamtramck has plenty to be thankful about
Although this week’s issue comes out a day after Thanksgiving, it’s never too late to give thanks. In Hamtramck, there are many things to be thankful for. For one thing,…
What to expect with new pot law
By Charles Sercombe Now that it appears the sale of medical marijuana is a dead issue in Hamtramck, what should we expect when the recreational use of pot becomes…
