A Christmas message … We have the power for peace and goodwill
By John Ulaj Publisher of The Review I wish every one of you a Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year! I am so grateful and optimistic about 2025.…
Toast of the Town … Polish Art Center ushers in the holiday spirit
By Charles Sercombe The spirit of the holiday season officially found its way to town last Saturday. That’s when the Polish Art Center hosted a holiday open house at both…
County jail closing in Hamtramck could lead to financial crisis
By Charles Sercombe City officials are preparing for the worst when Wayne County closes its jail here in Hamtramck. The county plans to move all of its jail prisoners…
Like loud mufflers? It’ll cost you
By Charles Sercombe Hate the sound of jacked-up mufflers that are modified to be ear-splittingly loud? Unless you’re in a certain sub-category of young males, that would probably be a…
Night Bazaar offers unique holiday shopping
By Charles Sercombe Not in the holiday spirit yet? Or, maybe thirsting for more holiday merriment? Either way, head over to Pope Park on Saturday (Dec. 14), from 4-9…
City Hall Insider … 11/12/24
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Nov. 12, and all councilmembers, except Muhith Mahmood, were present. A Detroit resident complained that his sister, who was in a traffic…
Citywide upgrades require sacrifices and time
Patience, folks. The final phase of the repaving of Caniff will have to wait until spring. We know the community has long complained about the potholes on Caniff in recent…
Last phase of Caniff repaving will have to wait for next year
By Charles Sercombe There’s good news/bad news about the final leg of repaving Caniff. The good news is that the current portion, from Jos. Campau to Gallagher, will soon be…
Mayor on election: ‘Our mission was statewide, nationwide’
By Charles Sercombe Although President-elect Donald Trump didn’t win in Hamtramck, he did win the state. And Mayor Amer Ghalib is taking some credit for that by his backing…
Guest editorial … ‘Good Neighbor’ program gears up for winter help
By Lynn Blasey and Max Gilginas The Every Neighbor program had a wonderful summer, and we are gearing up for a winter of service. The threat of snow lingers in…
