Parking meter woes are spreading
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck, you are not alone in being frustrated – heck, even angered – by the city’s Jos. Campau parking meters. The City of Royal Oak, that…
Hamtramck’s ever-evolving transformation
The closing of St. Lad’s Church may have been expected, but it was still a shock for many. While it’s true the Polish-Catholic community here in Hamtramck has greatly shrunken…
State senator and representative give an update on Lansing
By Charles Sercombe In the not-too-distant future, a number of households in Hamtramck and Detroit could see a big break in their water bills. That’s the latest news from…
Fireworks? Avoid the temptation
Happy Fourth of July! Happy Independence Day! Now that we got that out of the way, let’s talk about fireworks. Ever since the first celebration of Independence Day, fireworks have…
Last Mass at St. Ladislaus turns out to be its funeral service
By Charles Sercombe St. Ladislaus last Mass on Saturday was likely the best attended in decades. News of the church’s closing after Saturday’s Mass attracted hundreds of worshippers, many…
Breaking news … State Rep. Aiyash announces millions earmarked for Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe In political circles, it’s known as bringing home the bacon. In the case of state Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck), he brought home to Hamtramck a whole…
Guest Editorial: Progress — one step at a time
By Greg Kowalski When you build a museum like this one you do it one step at a time. Some of those steps are big while others are small. The…
Best pizza in town? Guess where
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck has long been known for its unique dining experience, and the cultural diversity you can find here. And now, we have a local pizzeria that earned…
It’s official: St. Lads to hold its last Mass before closing for good
By Charles Sercombe In a move that was expected, St. Ladislaus Church will close for good, with a final Mass to be held this Saturday, June 29, at 4…
Confessions of a St. Lad’s crosstown parish rival
By Dave Uchalik Special to The Review If you had told pretty much anyone attending high school at Hamtramck’s St. Florian in the early 1970s that St. Ladislaus Church…
