City gets a big boost from out-of-town help
By Ian Perrotta If it seems like Hamtramck was a little more crowded during the past two weeks, it’s because it was – several dozen churches came to the city…
Making the grade at HHS
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck public school students continue to improve in state tests, but they still have a way to go before hitting state averages. Superintendent Tom Niczay credited the…
City shouldn’t make state marijuana law more restrictive
Next week, a very important issue will be addressed at the city’s Planning Commission meeting on Aug.11. The question of how the city should handle the medical marijuana industry’s infusion…
A sneak peek at development plans for the city
By Ian Perrotta Last Wednesday (July 28) was the final meeting for the city’s Master Plan revision process. But it wasn’t the last chance for residents to give their input.…
Hamtown’s movers and shakers…
Who she is … Rebecca Westrate is the new principal at Hamtramck High School. Recently, The Review caught up with her to talk about her background and goals for the…
Postcards offer a different view of Hamtramck’s past
By Greg Kowalski “Having a wonderful time, wish you were here.” That’s the cliché that is most associated with postcards. It probably was written on some because there isn’t much…
Teens rap and write about their community
By Ian Perrotta Last week it was the southside’s time to shine. On Thursday (July 29), a month-long program for Hamtramck youth at People’s Community Services culminated with a special…
Zussman Park comes alive with
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz Crowds were small but appeared enthusiastic during last weekend’s Art in the Park, a daylong family-friendly…
Proposed zoning law will restrict pot growing
By Ian Perrotta Now that medical marijuana is legal in the state and Hamtramck, the city wants to regulate it. With the passage of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA)…
Recreation spends $52,000 on new restrooms but good luck using them
By Charles Sercombe Let’s say you are at Keyworth Stadium, practicing soccer or running some laps. Or, maybe you’re at the basketball court a short way over from the stadium.…
