State rips locals
By Charles Sercombe A state financial review team didn’t mince words in its analysis of the city’s financial crisis. In the team’s report to Gov. Rick Snyder, which…
Preserving housing stock is the city’s responsibility
Sometimes in Hamtramck it’s two steps forward and one step back. Such was the case a couple of weeks ago when a toughened up ordinance was presented…
Crime Log …5/31/13
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers May 23 through May 28. Thursday, May 23 At about 11:30 p.m., a person reported his 10-speed bike was…
City services could be slashed
By Charles Sercombe City councilmembers have two ways to go in adopting a new budget: Strip city services down to the bare minimum, or pass on…
Crime Log …5/24/13
By Ian Perrotta This week’s Crime Log covers some of the highlights from Wednesday, May 15 to Wednesday, May 22. Wednesday, May 15 · At 7:10 p.m. officers…
At the Hamtramck Farmer’s Market you can reap what they have sown
By Kristin Rose Special to The Review The Hamtramck Farmer’s Market pitched tents and produce on Monday in Pope Park, with enthusiastic vendors, volunteers and marketeers attending…
Despite likelihood of state takeover, candidates come out
The election is now off and running, and the good news is that there are a number of worthy candidates. The last few city elections have…
A former city jewel gets a well deserved shining
By Ian Perrotta What do you get when you cross a dozen firefighters and a handful of volunteers with an unkempt historical landmark? A big difference – as…
Candidates line up for election
Editor’s note: This story was updated from Friday’s publication By Charles Sercombe This could be one of the more exciting elections in recent years. A total…
City cracks down on income tax cheaters
By Charles Sercombe Attention income tax dodgers: The City of Hamtramck is on your trail. Penny Aniol, the Director of the Income Tax Department, told…
