Election season spawns the usual inflated claims
Hamtramck’s city finances have long been up and down. But some folks out there are claiming that the city’s current balanced budget is a first-ever historical moment. Bunk. We know…
Guest Editorial: These deserving students need help with essential expenses
By Michelle Odrobina Five students recently have made Hamtramck proud and we would like to help them in return. The Kosciuszko Middle School students won first prize in a statewide…
City Hall Insider … 6/16/23
What is our City Council up to these days? We have the highlights of the latest council meeting. By Charles Sercombe The city council met on May 9, and all…
Veterans Park playscape design is now final; next step: build it
By Charles Sercombe It’s a done deal. A final decision has been made on the design and what to include in the city’s newest playscape. The playscape is being…
Proposed Census change being considered
By Charles Sercombe For years, a number of Arab-Americans have complained about their limited choice when it comes to marking down their race in the U.S. Census. The government only…
Crime Watch … Police department had a busy, busy week
Update: Hamtramck Police Chief Anne Moise issued this update on the vandalism of a pride flag that had been on display at the Piast Institute office on Jos. Campau: “I…
Taking care of business … Get your munchies and gaming needs right here
By Jay Grossman Special to The Review The Börja Mini Mart & Lounge in downtown Hamtramck is 375 square feet of chill space. Located at 3432 Caniff, the Lounge…
The dangers of social media are playing out here
It’s no secret that Hamtramck has a cultural divide, split between conservative religious folks and progressives. The one subject that continues to spark heated debate here is the display of…
Hamtramck becomes second city to officially recognize Eid holidays
By Charles Sercombe Recently, Hamtramck’s city council added two more holidays for city employees. Last April, the all-Muslim council designated two Eid holidays for city employees to have as…
Driver gets 7 years in bar owner’s death
By Charles Sercombe About two years ago, the former owner of Kelly’s Bar on Holbrook was out riding his motorcycle in Eastpointe with his wife when the driver of a…
