Hamtramck’s empty spaces continue to attract development projects
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s comeback is on a roll. Several weeks ago a developer announced a major project that will transform empty lots on Caniff into a combination of…
On the election trail
By Charles Sercombe As usual, every election has its moments and interesting tidbits. Last Tuesday’s General Election was no exception. Let’s start off with Mayor Karen Majewski’s whopping win…
Hamtramck celebrates Veterans Day
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck veterans and residents gathered on Saturday morning to salute those who served. The Hamtramck Allied Veterans Council once again hosted the ceremony at PLAV Post…
Mayor and council incumbents win re-election
By Charles Sercombe In a stunning victory, Mayor Karen Majewski and her slate of city council candidates swept Tuesday’s election. Majewski will now be entering her fourth term.…
Ukrainian community celebrates new home for museum
By Alan Madeleine The Review Special Writer This town is just bursting with history. It is at once a singular history of American immigration, but also a million separate…
It’s long overdue to cut the red tape for development
The city recently announced that it is partnering up with a state agency to streamline the process of businesses being able to open up here. That’s long overdue good news.…
Mayor and council incumbents win re-election
By Charles Sercombe Tuesday’s General Election results are in and Mayor Karen Majewski has won a fourth term. And in the city council race, both incumbents Andrea Karpinski and…
Mayoral candidate calls for eliminating the fire department
By Charles Sercombe If mayoral candidate Mohammed Hassan had his way, the city would combine its police and fire departments. He said that by doing that, the city could…
Concern grows over AV Ballots
By Charles Sercombe If the number of absentee ballots issued is any indication, this election could see a huge turnout. In the last mayoral election year – 2013 –…
