In Hamtramck, not all rats are bad news
By Joe Anthony Myrick The Review Special Writer What do you get when you put a rat inside of a pharmacy? You get Hamtramck’s brand new dual shop,…
City councilmembers were elected to lead – now is the time
At this point, it appears city officials will vote down allowing medical marijuana dispensaries and grow facilities to operate here in Hamtramck. Or, they may simply shelve the proposal that…
Hamtramck election results … Updated 11/9/18
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck voters came out in droves on Election Day (Nov. 6) Tuesday, and remained firmly in support of Democratic candidates – just as they have done…
Hamtramck election results could take some time
By Charles Sercombe Looking for election results for Hamtramck? Word is, it could take a few hours (this is of 10 p.m. Tuesday). Why? The write-in campaign for the…
Future of dispensaries is doubtful
By Charles Sercombe The chances of Hamtramck allowing medical marijuana dispensaries looks pretty iffy at this point. According to sources, a majority of city councilmembers may back off…
Heavy voter turnout is expected for next Tuesday’s election
By Charles Sercombe Voters will be heading out to the polls next Tuesday (Nov. 6). City Clerk August Gitschlag said he is expecting a high voter turnout. “After…
State Democratic big shooters attend election rally to urge voters to vote
By Charles Sercombe Some of the state’s leading Democratic office holders and candidates came out in force Sunday evening. The Michigan Bangladeshi American Democratic Caucus held an election…
Election 2018: Our endorsements for local office
There are two local elections coming up on Election Day, Nov. 6. One race is for the Hamtramck Public School Board and the other is for Hamtramck 31st District Court…
Medical marijuana dispensaries pose a minimal risk to the city
This coming Tuesday (Oct. 30) there will be a town hall meeting on whether the city should allow medical marijuana dispensaries and growing operations to be allowed in Hamtramck. Medical…
Bengali community protest against shooting and ongoing crime
By Charles Sercombe Members of the Bangladeshi community say a recent shooting may be a hate crime. Members of the community gathered last Sunday afternoon next to the Banglatown…
