At Veterans Park, a whole lot of TLC is needed
By Charles Sercombe Several years ago, there was a lot of interest in Veterans Memorial Park. And by interest we mean there was often heated debate in the City Council…
Dozens arrested in crime sweep
By Charles Sercombe Police put a tight squeeze on crime last week. It started Wednesday afternoon when a squad of officers and detectives swept through the city streets to arrest…
City Hall Insider …
What is our City Council up to these days? We have the scoop and the highlights – as well as the lowlights – of the latest council meeting. By Charles…
Recall drive is moving forward in Hamtramck
By Mike Murphy Special to The Review Hamtramck residents will have many opportunities to fire Gov. Rick Snyder if two men long associated with the city have their way. Both…
Is Old Glory a fading memory in Hamtramck?
By Charles Sercombe Once upon a time, not too long ago actually, Flag Day in Hamtramck was something special. But apparently, not anymore. We’re not sure when this happened, but…
For students and staff, leaving old school is bittersweet
By Charles Sercombe It’s not often you hear about students going on a parade to celebrate being transferred to a new school. But instead of moping about the closing of…
Hamtramck’s police force is long overdue for a makeover
Hamtramck has a chance of taking a small step toward diversifying the ethnic makeup of the Police Department. The department currently has two African-American officers on the force out of…
Heatwave rolls into town, and there could be more
“Whenever I’m with him Something inside Starts to burnin’ And I’m filled with desire Could it be the devil in me Or is this the way love’s supposed to be…
Teachers take a hit in the wallet
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Public School teachers have agreed to a salary cut and to pay 20 percent of their health care costs. Their new contract was ratified Tuesday by…
Hold on to those city issued garbage cans
By Charles Sercombe You might want to keep a close eye on your city-issued garbage can. That’s because there is a one-year waiting list to get another one if yours…
