Crime Log… 1/24/14
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Jan. 14-20. Tuesday, Jan. 14 At 12:30 p.m. a man was arrested for domestic violence after assaulting his…
The future of firefighting in Hamtramck? It’s an issue to ponder
At first glance it’s disappointing that Hamtramck’s emergency manager didn’t go further when dealing with the firefighters’ new contract. It was thought that the Fire Department…
Mosque design work set to go on Jos. Campau site
By Charles Sercombe It’s been six months since the Al Islah Mosque was given the go-ahead to fix up their new location at the northeast corner…
Job cuts loom in schools
By Charles Sercombe Last week the Hamtramck School Board split on a decision to privatize the work of custodians and bus drivers. But early this week there…
‘Blowout’ will return, but Hamtramck will have to share
By Charles Sercombe Yes, there will be a Metro Times Blowout in Hamtramck. But for the second year in a row, there will also be a Blowout…
Crime Log… 1/17/14
By Charles Sercombe This week’s crime Log covers Jan. 5-12. Sunday, Jan. 5 At 12:33 a.m. a Lincoln Park resident was arrested for being disorderly while at…
HHS student is drawn to auto show poster contest
By Tanni Deb Special to The Review A Hamtramck High School student has some serious bragging rights. And possibly has a budding career. Mujo…
City council split exposes cultural divide
City Council missed a golden opportunity last week to bridge a cultural divide here in town. It was sad watching councilmembers flounder in their attempt to agree…
In a second attempt, city attorney’s billings are released
By Charles Sercombe In 2012 The Review published a portion of billings from the city’s largest contractors, except one: City Attorney James Allen. At the…
EM comes up with labor contracts
By Charles Sercombe For two years at least, Hamtramck has peace among its labor unions. All four city employee unions, which includes the…
