Stitching together lives and new skills at the ‘Sewing Center’
By Mike Murphy Special to The Review Cynthia Khan is attempting to make something temporary permanent by seeking out funding for an International Sewing Center in Hamtramck. Khan has…
In Hamtramck, it’s not easy being green or a tree
Why does it seem like trees and this city just don’t get along? Time and time again we are faced with residents upset with city officials cutting down trees.…
Hello winter, we’ve been waiting for you
By Charles Sercombe Winter hit Hamtramck and the metro area with a one-two punch this week. Monday started out with the third highest snowfall since the state began recording…
A tempting oasis for car thieves
By Charles Sercombe For years Hamtramck has been on the radar of car thieves. It still is. Last year’s auto theft statistics are not yet available, but in 2013 there…
Councilmember objects to changes made by city manager
By Charles Sercombe There’s a new city manager in town, and now a new way to conduct city council business. And so far, Councilmember Anam Miah is not…
Something is cooking in the kitchen and it’s more than just soup
By Charles Sercombe One thing you will never, ever hear from Frances Farnia is “no soup for you.” Yes, that’s a reference to the old “Seinfeld” TV show for…
City takes a hit in crime stats
By Charles Sercombe First the bad news. According to a ranking of 186 Michigan cities, Hamtramck has the seventh worst crime rate. That’s the result of a study performed by…
Judge tosses out defamation lawsuit against Review
By Charles Sercombe A Wayne County Circuit Court judge has thrown out a libel/slander lawsuit filed against The Review newspaper and Publisher John Ulaj. Omar Nakash, the owner of Platinum…
City’s financial board begins its job of overseeing finances
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s transition advisory board held its first meeting this week. The TAB will be overlooking all financial decisions over $10,000 made by the city for what…
District court now makes it easier to conduct business, thanks to the Internet
By Mike Murphy Special to The Review Hamtramck’s 31st District Court last week launched a website designed to save time and effort when it comes to taking care of court…
