Crime Log … 5/11/12
By Alan Madeleine Crime Log is a compilation of items taken from Hamtramck Police Intelligence Reports from between the dates of Thursday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 9. From Thursday,…
In Hamtramck, street art is anything but ‘dead’
It’s an old saying but one worth repeating: art is in the eye of the beholder. In other words, people are going to disagree on what is a piece of…
Toast of the Town …5/4/12
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…
Fire Department welcomes its new ride
By Charles Sercombe If you run into a Hamtramck firefighter this week and he has a big grin, be sure to say congratulations. No, it’s not about someone having a…
Spending in city now on a short leash
By Charles Sercombe How bad are city finances getting? Let’s just say that some city officials basically want to start counting every nickel and dime. At a special city council…
Council’s role in financial decisions goes too far
We know city officials are attempting to prevent a financial meltdown. But sometimes they overreach. Take, for example, what happened at a special meeting on Tuesday. Councilmember Cathie Gordon proposed…
Is the city facing a financial ‘doomsday’?
By Charles Sercombe Word to the wise for Hamtramck city employees: Don’t make any big purchases. That’s because, unless the city receives a loan from a bank or the state,…
Few details emerge in murder exam
By Ian Perrotta The pre-trial examination for the five men accused of kidnapping and murdering Abreeya Brown and Ashley Conaway continued this week, but by the time The Review went…
There are no easy financial choices ahead for the city
Tell us if you’ve heard this one before. The city is going broke. But this time it’s for real — really. Yes, this warning has been repeated for many months…
School boardmember was fierce in her loyalty of Hamtramck
It is a sad note to hear that longtime Hamtramck School Boardmember Joan Borushko has been forced to step down due to ill health. Ms. Borushko is Hamtramck through and…
