Paczki Day is a success but there is room to improve
It’s probably safe to assume that Paczki Day in Hamtramck will continue to attract thousands of visitors each year. Our local bakeries are the preferred place to get these seasonal…
City reaches a fair deal for water bill snafu
Recently, city officials agreed on a deal to settle up on water bills with a few hundred property owners. What happened was that the city’s meter equipment underreported actual consumption…
Let the party begin: Paczki Day brings on the Mardi Gras spirit
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s very own holiday kicks off this Saturday. At 10 a.m. the annual 5K Paczki Run starts at Jos. Campau just south of Holbrook (in front…
City manager search leading to charter change
By Charles Sercombe Some 39 people applied to be Hamtramck’s next city manager. But only three met the city’s charter requirements, and only one is being recommended to interview for…
CM candidate is well known in the area
By Charles Sercombe The one and only candidate for Hamtramck city manager has a long history in the business. Hamtramck’s search for a new city manager yielded only one viable…
By teaming up, city and schools can tap into resources
The public school district and the city administration agreed to join forces in December to pursue funding for Veterans Park. It’s a partnership we would like to see continued past…
Author about Hamtramck uncorks a new one on city’s bars
By Alan Madeleine Greg Kowalski is one busy guy. He not only has a full-time job in West Bloomfield’s city hall, he is also chairman of the Hamtramck’s…
‘State of the District’ presents an impressive picture of the public schools
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Public School District had nothing but good news to report at last week’s State of the District presentation. Superintendent Tom Niczay and his…
Police respond to complaint
By Charles Sercombe More details have emerged about an encounter a Yemeni immigrant had with a Hamtramck police officer. The Review asked Police Chief Anne Moise for follow-up information about…
Mayor talks about her political career and the city’s future
By Charles Sercombe Mayor Karen Majewski, Hamtramck’s first woman to hold that position, is now starting her fourth term in office. The Review asked the mayor to talk…
