A look back on the last half of ‘Year in Review’
By Charles Sercombe Welcome back to our annual “Year in Review.” Last week, we looked at the first six months of the year; now, here’s what was notable, locally,…
Take a look back on the first six months of the year
By Charles Sercombe Well, here we are, at the end of 2024. With the year largely in our review mirror, we once again follow our tradition of presenting a…
Mayor accuses county of playing politics over jail funding
By Charles Sercombe The worst case scenario of the Wayne County Jail saga here in Hamtramck has played out as feared. Wayne County has stopped making its yearly $1.4 million…
It’s all in the family for this new Laundromat
By Charles Sercombe Finally, the northend of town has a much-needed service available. We’re talking about the need for a laundromat, one of which just opened at the newly…
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…
