In Hamtramck, there is no shortage of activities
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz If this column has a mission other than to regale you with tales of Hamtramck life…
Youth theater spreads the word on preventing domestic violence
By Omar Thabet Special to The Review There’s an interesting and exciting new program to stop family domestic abuse. It’s aimed at the Bangladeshi-American community and uses a youth theater…
Once a law enforcer, this candidate now wants to become a lawmaker
By Ian Perrotta What do you get when you cross a retired Detroit police officer and former elementary school teacher with a current State Representative? State Senate candidate Bettie C.…
City officials may have opened a bigger can of worms
You have to hand it to city officials for having the courage to stand up to Detroit. Last week, the City Council withheld payment to Detroit for water and sewer…
Labor Day Festival Fundraiser
Labor Day Festival Fundraiser in our private courtyard at The Hamtramck Review Office 3020 Caniff Hawaiin-Polynesian Themed Evening Saturday, August 7th 7pm – Midnight and beyond… Minimum Donation – $15…
Local candidates line up for state and county offices
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is well represented in the upcoming Primary Election. Several local candidates are vying for elected office. And as usual, the Aug. 3 Primary Election will determine…
City Council remains firm against new tax
By Charles Sercombe City Manager Bill Cooper gave it one more try to convince the City Council to raise taxes. Or in the latest case, allow voters to decide whether…
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…
