Political groups seeking to rename streets have other agenda
What are we to make of the multiple requests to rename parts of Jos. Campau and Caniff in honor of two deceased Bangladesh state officials? Four political groups appear to…
School Board election is critical
We are now a little over one week until the Nov. 4 election. And as we have said in the last few weeks, the school board election is extremely critical.…
Mayor shares her dual passion for clothing and boosting Hamtramck
By Mike Murphy Special to The Review One might say Tekla Vintage is a clothing boutique of many distinctions. First of all, “Tekla” is a distinguished name attached to many…
What to do with a Campau lot? The mind reels with ideas
By Charles Sercombe Yearning for a piece of the action in Hamtramck’s main business district? If so, there is still plenty of time to bid on an empty lot…
Mapping of city properties begins in effort to combat blight
By Charles Sercombe The mapping of every single property in Hamtramck began this week. Workers from Motor City Mapping Project hit the streets and began taking photos of all properties.…
Forum set for candidates to speak
By Charles Sercombe It looks like there will be a meet the candidates night after all this year. But it won’t happen until the night before the election, Nov.…
Fire Dept. expands its mutual aid
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck firefighters are going to be busier. The Hamtramck Fire Department has come up with a new mutual aid support program with Highland Park and Detroit.…
Crime Log… 10/17/14
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Oct. 7-13. Tuesday, October 7 A Dorothy resident reported the theft of her 2008 Dodge Charger. The car, however, had already been…
School Board election is a pivotal one for district
We can’t avoid the fact that the Nov. 4 election for school board is one of the most important elections Hamtramck voters will face. There are 15 candidates seeking five…
Feds need to crack down further on food stamp fraud
One thing is for sure in the federal investigation into food stamp fraud here in town: The market owners and some of their employees are facing felony charges. One would…
