The taxing problem of foreclosures
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s home foreclosure rate is bad, but it’s not the worst in Wayne County. According to recent SEMCOG statistics, which were recently published in the Detroit News,…
Time to re-evaluate the management of the Rec Dept.
Last week we reported that the Hamtramck Recreation Department’s summer park program attracted only 4 percent of the city’s kids who are eligible to join. Four percent. As outrageous as…
Having a ball at the Painted Lady
By Ian Perrotta All you need to know is how to count to four. At least, that’s all you need to know to start learning how to ballroom dance. The…
Redefining empty space as a concept of art
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz From the roof of their building, looking past a yard below filled with curious made and…
On this Little League team, it’s a United Nations
By Omar Thabet Special to the Review Playing with your friends, winning games and having a great time doing it … all signs that indicate Bronco league baseball is back…
Want to get more connected? Head to the trails
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz A few weeks ago, while I was at the remarkable gallery-studio-sculpture garden-live/work space called Popps Packing…
Only 4 percent of city’s kids enrolled in summer program
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Recreation Director Craig Daniels is happy these days. Happy, because as of two weeks ago, 185 kids were signed up for the recreation’s summer park program.…
Talk of receivership heats up
By Charles Sercombe By next January or February, city employees could face payless paydays. Eventually, there could be a merger with another city for police and fire services. By this…
Woman escapes being kidnapped and worse
By Charles Sercombe A 20-year-old Hamtramck woman barely escaped what would likely have been a rape and murder last Sunday. According to police and news reports, the woman, who would…
Fourth of July classic: Barbecue and getting to know your neighbors
By Ian Perrotta It was nothing but fun and sun at last Saturday’s (July 3) Central Block Club Barbecue. Despite a temporary hiatus, the block club’s first foray back into…
