Letter from the Publisher…
A Valuable Asset In times of uncertainty, and with cities all facing the current economic downturn, it is especially important for cities, like businesses, to stay competitive, and to shift…
At Holbrook School, students dig into science fair projects
It’s science fair season for the Hamtramck Public Schools, and you know what that means. Yes, plenty of studies involving, cheese, mold, batteries, water and paper airplanes. Over at Holbrook…
Essay winner writes about community unity
Third grader Mark Shalaj appears to have a future in being a writer – and a pretty good one at that. Shalaj is the son of Engjell and Olga Shalaj,…
Sign of the times, landmark buildings take a beating
By Charles Sercombe It’s not been a good season for Hamtramck’s older landmark buildings. Time, the elements and an incredibly bad economy have taken its toll on two well-known buildings.…
A year later, police arrest murder suspect
By Charles Sercombe Some good old-fashioned police work is being credited for the arrest of a suspect connected with the murder of a Bangladesh-American man one year ago. However, investigators…
Financially-speaking, the year 2009 wasn’t bad for Hamtramck’s government
By Charles Sercombe As bad as things are financially for many communities, Hamtramck is doing surprisingly well. That was the report given by the city’s auditor, Carl Johnson, Jr. of…
Age-old debate on parking meters revs up again
By Charles Sercombe What’s one subject that’s guaranteed to start an argument among city officials? Parking. Or, more specifically, to charge for parking on main streets or allow the public…
City moves close to opening historical museum
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s Historical Commission is on the verge of getting a much-waited for museum location. But don’t start the move-in yet. The city has a tentative deal with…
HHS athletic director resigns, citing union harassment
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter It’s official. Athletic Director Adam Mused’s resignation has been approved by the School Board, and last Wednesday (Jan. 13) he officially stepped down from his…
Cosmos begin league play with a split
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter The Cosmos (2-5, 1-1) began league competition last Friday (Jan 15.) with a 67-54 loss against the Cranbrook Cranes but righted themselves on Tuesday (Jan…
