At Dickinson East, when it comes to reading, it’s about fun
By Charles Sercombe Students in Hamtramck’s public schools are hitting the books hard during this month. But not necessarily for their classes. Instead, students are being encouraged to turn off…
A mixed message from the Census
By Charles Sercombe Does the U.S. Census Bureau even know Hamtramck is a city? That’s what some Hamtramck households might think when they read the address on the recently mailed…
Solar power may soon shine on
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter Thanks to green technology, the city’s future prospects are getting rosier. For the past year, entrepreneur Annette Wright and business partner Erwin Washington have been…
For this part of Poland St., concerns grows over empty houses
By Charles Sercombe There are about 400 vacant houses in Hamtramck. Over the past 12 months or so, several of them have been hit by arsonists. You can add two…
NAACP will hold rally to highlight concerns with police department
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck branch of the NAACP says it has some issues with the city’s police department. The civil rights organization is holding a rally this Tuesday (March…
New academy will help immigrants transition to new life
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter Living in a foreign country is rarely easy, and not speaking the language can make it harder. Fortunately for Hamtramck, a new academy is slated…
‘Public Pool’ art space hopes to make a splash
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter There may not be a place to swim in Hamtramck, but coming soon the city will have a Public Pool. No, it’s not the kind…
St. Joseph’s company is expanding
The parent company of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Center on Conant is expanding. Olympia Group Healthcare Network, which operates St. Joseph’s as well as three other facilities, recently acquired the Ambassador…
‘Blowout’ stirs up memories of city’s rich musical past
(Editor’s note: We’re pleased and tickled to announce that former Citizen writer Walter Wasacz is now contributing to The Review. Look for his weekly column on life in Hamtramck starting…
Wrongdoing or confusion? State police to decide
By Charles Sercombe An investigation into the unauthorized payment to a Christian-based organization for lot cleaning it performed for the city has taken an unexpected turn. The investigation into Acts…
