City is spilling red ink, financially speaking
By Charles Sercombe The title for this year’s budget review painted a fairly grim financial picture of the city. It is called: “A tale of one city: The worst…
School district says superintendent is under investigation
By Charles Sercombe A clue has emerged as to why Hamtramck Public Schools District Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed remains on leave. At a recent school board committee meeting, board Vice…
For Hamtramck teachers, a new contract is about seeking respect
By Charles Sercombe “Dignity” was the word of the day for Hamtramck Public School District teachers on Monday afternoon. About 40 teachers held a short rally outside the district’s…
Former mayor reflects on her years of service
By Alan Madlane Karen Majewski served the city of Hamtramck for 18 years, first as a city council president, and then16 years as mayor. As such, she accrued an…
HPS superintendent will remain on leave, said board president
By Charles Sercombe The job status of Hamtramck Public School District Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed has been partially explained. In a letter to HPS families and students, Board President Salah…
Election districts redrawn
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s state and congressional election districts have a new look. And for our local representatives, it’s going to mean a major change in their campaign strategies. The…
HPS schools to re-open next week despite Covid increase
By Charles Sercombe The wait is over for Hamtramck Public School students. Starting this Monday, Jan. 31, HPS students will be returning to their school buildings for actual in-person…
Taking a look into the year ahead: the city’s financial picture
By Charles Sercombe Now that the year 2021 is behind us, it’s time once again at The Review to dust off our crystal ball and gaze into the coming…
School board offers no explanation over superintendent’s absence
By Charles Sercombe One of the first things the Hamtramck School Board did to start the new year was to choose who will run the board’s meetings. It’s a…
Breaking news … Hamtramck 31st District Court Judge Krot admits she ‘made a mistake’
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck 31st District Court Judge Alexis Krot has issued an apology over her treatment of an elderly man who has cancer. Krot came under heavy criticism…
