Hamtramck’s ‘Newsmaker’ of the year is the revolving door in city hall
By Charles Sercombe What was the biggest news story of last year? There were so many issues that popped up it’s a coin toss to say one is more…
City wrestles with mosque developments
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s development rules are once again being tested by the desire of the city’s Muslim community to open two more mosques. And mosques seem…
Second half of 2012 had plenty of highlights
By Ian Perrotta We continue this week with a look back at the second half of 2012. JULY At a Town Hall Meeting, much was discussed but…
A look back at 2012 – January through June
By Charles Sercombe It’s time to ring out the old and take a look at the past year. We’ll start this week off with a look back…
Keeping a Hamtramck tradition alive and kicking
By John Ulaj Hamtramck Review Publisher The annual Review Christmas party has come and gone – but what a memorable event it was! Thanks to a lot…
Beefed up code enforcement is paying off
By Ian Perrotta Shortly before leaving his position with the city, former Acting City Manager Nevrus Nazarko made a small change that had a big impact. Early in the…
Treasurer is wasting no time going after deadbeats
By Ian Perrotta The City of Hamtramck and newly-appointed City Treasurer Mike Wilk used to just be friends with benefits, but at a recent city council meeting the relationship…
Search for new CM is on hold
By Charles Sercombe The search for a permanent city manager is over, and the winning candidate is: No one. The mayor and city councilmembers rejected hiring any of the…
DTE promises to come back in spring and replace sidewalks
By Charles Sercombe If you haven’t noticed, this city is all torn up. DTE Energy has been ripping up sidewalks throughout town since last summer to upgrade its gas…
City forced to backpedal on scope of bike lane project
By Ian Perrotta Will Hamtramck be known as the city of fixed-gears and beer? No cars and PBR? After last week’s city council meeting that just might be the case.…
