Protest rally held in Zussman Park over president’s travel ban
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck – the city known for its diverse ethnic makeup — served as a backdrop last Sunday afternoon for those opposing President Trump’s ban on…
City council officially condemns Trump’s immigration ban
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s City Council joined the growing opposition to President Trump’s travel ban. At a special meeting on Monday evening, called by Councilmember Ian Perrotta, the council…
City Life: Mayor represents Hamtramck in DC women’s march
By Walter Wasacz Shortly after the Women’s March on Washington was organized in November, just days after the presidential election, I learned Hamtramck Mayor Karen Majewski was going. I…
‘Newsmaker of the Year’ gave the city a new kick on life
By Charles Sercombe With our annual Year in Review behind us, it left us to ponder what was the most important story of the year? We say this every…
School Board election is a historical moment for city
By Charles Sercombe Two incumbent school boardmembers lost their bid for re-election to two newcomers in Tuesday’s election. The results also usher in a historical moment…
Spreading the joy of reading one book, and one student, at a time
By Mike Murphy The Review Special Writer Some folks recognize a need and go on about their business, but longtime Hamtramck resident Stuart Tucker saw a need and ended…
Guest Editorial: Three Boardmembers make their endorsements for HPS
A school board functions best when it can be a genuine link between the community and the school system. All seven members are responsible for working with the students, staff,…
Heavy rains once again bring floods
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s Achilles’ heel once again acted up on Thursday. Heavy rains in the metro region caused massive flooding throughout the area – including Hamtramck. The…
Cooperation will be key in transforming Jos. Campau
One of Hamtramck’s most prominent commercial property owners has come under scrutiny in the past couple of weeks. A report in the online publication Mlive.com has stirred up a hornet’s…
With influx of new students, school district finances are making the grade
By Charles Sercombe It was not long ago the Hamtramck Public School District feared it was losing students at a pace that could have forced the closing of some…
