Slow start prevents Cosmos from gaining momentum
By David Piestrzynski Hamtramck’s football team is looking to bounce back after two consecutive home losses. Last week, the Cosmos fell at home to Melvindale ABT 48-28, dropping their overall…
Toast of the town …
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 and other events that…
If you want to hold office in Hamtramck, take the job seriously
If you run for public office, it’s expected that if you win and you agree to commit to the duties of that office. Recently, there has been growing criticism of…
Cosmos’ defense comes through, but offense falls short
By David Piestrzynski Special to The Review The Cosmo’s hopes of making the state football playoffs took a hit after losing to Harper Woods last Friday in a defensive battle.…
Sometimes a tree is not more lovely than a poem
(With all apologies to the poet Joyce Kilmer.) By Charles Sercombe At first glance, it seems counter-intuitive. Just plain wrong. Even a big, husky guy like Darren Grow, the city’s…
Flooding lawsuit will soak taxpayers
By Charles Sercombe There’s good news and bad news for the residents who sued the city because their basements flooded. First the good news. The City Council agreed to settle…
School employees make a bid to save their jobs
By Alan R. Madeleine Last week at a special School Board Meeting, Gerald Butler, the attorney for the school district, laid it out. It wasn’t the prettiest picture, but it‘s…
City Hall Insider …
What is our City Council up to these days? We have the highlights of the latest council meeting. By Charles Sercombe The City Council met on Sept. 27, with Councilmembers…
City gets into loft development at a bargain price
By Charles Sercombe Imagine being able to live in a finished loft here in Hamtramck that’s also loaded with top-of-the line appliances. Seems pretty nice, eh? But it gets better.…
City’s largest commercial building is one step closer to new life
By David Piestrzynski Special to The Review The former Shopper’s World building is drawing a lot of attention these days. Last week, 50 developers toured the site with Jason Friedmann,…
