Fire Dept. rings in another grant
By Charles Sercombe The federal government’s stimulus program continues to juice Hamtramck. The Fire Department recently won two grants through the Department of Homeland Security that will greatly offset the…
Once again, a name change for a landmark bank
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter The name may be different, but the service remains the same. The former National City Bank at the intersection of Jos. Campau and Caniff has…
Police nab their man and a few more
By Charles Sercombe Some pro-active police work paid off for Hamtramck. In the last few weeks, a street mugger had been targeting elderly women – including an 82-year-old — and…
Census volunteers spread the word to be counted
By Charles Sercombe The 2010 Census is coming to your neighborhood starting this week. No, we’re not talking about the Census forms that every household across the country is being…
Hundreds seek tax relief through property assessments
By Charles Sercombe Times are tough for a lot of folks. Sure, we all know that, but here’s further proof that the economy is pounding households: about 400 homeowners asked…
Snuffed out: Smoking ban is coming soon
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter Though it’s just a few weeks away from becoming official, there are still some questions surrounding the statewide smoking ban beginning May 1. According to…
Trash problem causing a stink on Jos. Campau
By Ian Perrotta The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind. The question? Where does the trash go from some of the businesses on Jos Campau? If you’re scratching…
Hamtramck Clean Sweep gears up for the big day
By Ian Perrotta It’s spring, and you know what that means – it’s time for the annual Hamtramck Clean Sweep. This year, the event will be held on Saturday, May…
Get ready for ‘candid’ camera on Jos. Campau
By Charles Sercombe Chicago appears to be one of the most watched cities in the country. According to recent media reports, Chicago has thousands of surveillance cameras on public and…
Easter: More than a religious service in Hamtramck
By Greg Kowalski Special to The Review It just doesn’t seem logical that the celebration of Easter would warrant headline news, but it did. “City Goes to Church During Tre…
