Don’t speak English? No problem at city hall
By Charles Sercombe It may have taken 13 years, but you know what they say. Better late than never. That’s the case for Hamtramck when it…
Crime Log… 10/11/13
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Oct. 1-8. Tuesday, Oct. 1 A Hamtramck man reported his 1998 White Mazda was stolen from the area of…
The lore of Hamtramck …
By Greg Kowalski The Hamtramck Historical Museum officially opened on Labor Day weekend, and to date hundreds of people have visited the site. What they have seen so…
Toast of the town …10/4/13
When it comes to good food and great times, Hamtramck has plenty to offer. In this column, we’ll talk about what’s happening at our bars, restaurants…
New street light upgrade will save money
By Charles Sercombe DTE Energy is not yet through with upgrades to some of the city’s street lights. The company will be swapping out light fixtures…
Crime Log … 10/4/13
By Charles Sercombe This weedk’s Crime Log covers Sept. 24-30. Tuesday, Sept. 24 Officers found a 13-year-old girl who had been reported as missing from her parents’…
Once again, the city pays the price of bad behavior
Is it really “toxic” in city hall? That’s what O’Keefe & Associates said in its financial analysis on Hamtramck that was prepared for the state…
City officials brace for Poletown tax break request
By Charles Sercombe GM is asking Detroit for a tax break on its Detroit-Hamtramck Poletown plant. And there is a good bet, said Mayor Karen Majewski,…
For immigrants, learning English is their first step in a new country
By Tanni Deb Special to The Review For Moyur Ahmad, learning the English language isn’t just about being able to communicate. It’s about survival. “English…
Crime Log … 9/27/13
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Sept. 17-23. Tuesday, Sept. 17 Warren police recovered a 1994 Buick Century that had been reported stolen in Hamtramck …
