Key to surviving financial collapse: decent paying jobs
Hamtramck heard some sobering economic news on Sunday from two Kalamazoo college professors. Kiran Cunnigham and Hannah McKinney met with a small group of residents and city officials to present…
‘Wall of Refuge’ packs a powerful tale at the Zen Center
By Alan R. Madeleine Review Specialwriter Residents who pass by the Detroit Zen Center should notice a prominent change in the look of the building’s perimeter. A wall, approximately four…
Reading Matters …
By Brad Neff If you might be shopping soon for a teenage daughter, niece, or granddaughter, you might want to consider buying one or more of the Twilight series, a…
Small’s toasts to a fun 10 years in business
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter Last weekend Small’s Bar had a big anniversary. The local hotspot celebrated 10 years of business in Hamtramck. Celebration festivities included a killer line-up showcasing…
School program is on route to completion
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter Over the past year the routes to Hamtramck’s schools have gotten much safer, and last Friday (Nov. 20), residents and city officials gathered at People’s…
From the Publisher… The history and meaning behind Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a traditional holiday celebrated by millions of Americans and people throughout the world. It’s not just a delectable feast of turkey, pumpkin pie and too many carbs that…
Election will get final ballot count
By Charles Sercombe The recount of Hamtramck’s November General Election will take place next Thursday. An attempt by Mayor Karen Majewski and City Councilmember Alan Shulgon to have the recount…
City manager warns of pending layoff if no contract concessions
By Charles Sercombe The clock is ticking toward a massive city employee layoff. City Manager Bill Cooper said unless he hears back from the city’s four employee unions soon, he…
For Hamtramck, Thanksgiving has a special meaning
By Greg Kowalski Review Specialwriter Thanksgiving traditionally has been a holiday characterized by good food, family gatherings and supposedly the spirit of giving thanks. That has been as true in…
Election recounts look like political games
What a waste. That’s the word for the upcoming recount in the mayoral election and now, the City Council race as well. We wonder what challengers Abdul Algazali, who lost…
