The smoke has cleared on Faber, but not burned houses
By Charles Sercombe Faber St. isn’t the ugliest street in Hamtramck. It’s no prize, either. But now with three houses recently burned down on the east end of the block,…
Seniors and handicapped petition for safer sidewalk
By Charles Sercombe It’s a lawsuit waiting to happen, say seniors and the handicapped. And so far, the person who could prevent that from happening isn’t doing anything. But first,…
City Council loses out on chance to attract business
Once again, the City Council has failed to adopt a zoning ordinance regulating where medical marijuana can be grown in the city. Of course, Hamtramck isn’t alone on where to…
Get ready to enjoy hot fun in the summertime
By Alan R. Madeleine Even though summer is only just now officially here, have the kids already started getting underfoot? Are they making the mopey bored face? Well, your city…
Election? What election?
By Charles Sercombe Bet you didn’t know there’s an election coming up in August. Yeah, this election season is that boring. It’s almost like the candidates don’t care, or maybe…
For now, state plan for schools won’t affect Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe According to Gov. Rick Snyder, he’s got big plans for schools in trouble. He held a press conference this week to announce an ambitious goal to start…
Historical museum fundraiser was a jazzy affair
By Charles Sercombe For a few hours last Thursday here in Hamtramck, it was a step back in time to the “Roaring 20s.” The Hamtramck Historical Commission held a 1920s-era…
Labor Day Festival now has a new sponsor
By David Piestrzynski Special to The Review The annual Hamtramck Labor Day Festival is taking shape. “Right now we’re working on the aesthetics to make it all look good,” said…
Arabic-style café expands beyond just baked goods
By David Piestrzynski Special to The Review Hamtramck residents no longer have to make the trip to Dearborn for authentic Arabic cuisine. Earlier this year, Yunus Wasel, owner of the…
Snyder’s financial policies are setting up cities for failure
This past week, Gov. Rick Snyder unveiled his plan to turnaround failing schools. It’s an ambitious plan, but ultimately, it’s awfully vague. For example, Snyder is seeking to have more…
