Trump on Ghalib: ‘greatest mayor in the whole world’
By Charles Sercombe Mayor Amer Ghalib was hoping that former President Donald Trump, who he recently endorsed, would visit Hamtramck. That may be happening. Just as the Review was going…
St. Lad’s is now for sale
By Charles Sercombe Anyone in the market for a used church? If so, you’re in luck because the former St. Ladislaus Church is now officially for sale. A few months…
Community activist pleads guilty to sexual assault of student
By Charles Sercombe A self-described community activist has taken an apparent plea deal in a sexual assault case. First degree sexual charges were dropped by the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office…
City Hall Insider … 9/9/24
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Sept. 9, and all councilmembers were in attendance. A proclamation thanking the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival Committee and the parade organizers was…
Will Hamtramck pay a political price?
Recently, Mayor Amer Ghalib, who is no stranger to controversy, made a comment at a city council meeting that jumped out to us. At the Aug. 27 council meeting, Mayor…
Neighborhood Arts Festival once again opens it doors and yards
By Alan Madlane Get ready for another spectacular day of local art and music making. The Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival, or HNAF, is having its 14th annual event on…
Mayor Ghalib makes history by endorsing Trump for president
By Charles Sercombe Mayor Amer Ghalib has made national, and even international headlines, in his endorsement of Republican Donald Trump for president. His support this week came after weeks…
Is the mayor an outsider in endorsing Trump?
By Charles Sercombe Now that Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib has endorsed Republican Donald Trump, does that mean his fellow Arab Muslims will stand with him? It appears that Ghalib…
City Hall Insider … 8/27/2024
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Aug. 27, and all councilmembers were in attendance. A short update was given by the city administration on the creation of new…
A few thoughts on our business districts
There has been some talk in town about business signs. Namely, whether to allow more powerful LED lighting, allowing metal security grates to be displayed outside of business doors…
