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…
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…
