Hamtramck’s rising political star wins grant for policy training
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter In the Chinese Zodiac, 2010 is the year of the Tiger. In Hamtramck, it’s the year of the Bengali Tiger, and his name is Kazi…
Hamtramck is not alone in making cuts to public safety
By Charles Sercombe You could say that economic reality is hitting home in many communities. And you could also say that Hamtramck is not alone in facing the same tough…
‘Winter Glow’ ushers in the
The good times and good vibes were definitely in the air during last Saturday’s annual Winter Glow. This year the Glow had a new home. The public schools’ Recreation Department…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
By Charles Sercombe The holiday spirit of giving is catching on in Hamtramck. Over at P.L.A.V. Post 10, veterans are collecting toys for the Toys for Tots program. If you’d…
A word from the national Census Bureau …
The year 2010 is when the nation participates in the once-every-10-year population count, known as the Census. In the upcoming months The Review will publish news from the Census Bureau.…
Reading Matters …
By Brad Neff Some of us know firsthand the power of a public school teacher. We know well how an exceptional teacher can change the life of a student. At…
Koscuiszko Basketball Brief…
A player from the Koscuiszko Cougars tries for two points in Tuesday’s game against the Universal Academy Eagles. The Cougars won the game 41-10 and are off to a 4-0…
Despite financial cuts, Hamtramck must invest in itself
Hamtramck is facing severe cuts in its budget and may even have to lay off 17 police officers and 16 firefighters. Some in town are outraged over that notion, as…
Goodfellows have their work cut out during annual holiday drive
By Charles Sercombe If you didn’t get this issue from a Hamtramck Goodfellow volunteer, listen up. The Goodfellows really need your help, and by help we mean your money. On…
Lawsuit rips apart police
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck hasn’t faced a bomb like this in generations. On Wednesday, Hamtramck was in the Detroit media in all the worst ways. A lawsuit was made public…
