Brrrr … Need we say more?
By Charles Sercombe If you are reading this, you survived. Survived, that is, the polar vortex that caused a historic deep freeze for the past few days. How…
Mayor sees a much bigger problem among councilmembers
By Charles Sercombe The worst problem confronting the city council is not whether councilmembers are assaulting each other. Instead, said Mayor Karen Majewski at last Tuesday’s emotional council…
Breaking news … During extreme cold, Hamtramck warming centers are open to the public
By Charles Sercombe During this bitter cold spell, the city is opening its doors for those without heat at home, or who are homeless, or just suddenly cold. Hamtramck…
It looks like Hamtramck will have to brace for the closing of Poletown
By Charles Sercombe An old saying used to go that what was good for General Motors is good for America. But folks living in the cities where GM has…
A city council divided
By Charles Sercombe In a rare move, the city council censured a fellow member. During an emotionally draining council meeting on Tuesday, there was more than just a public…
A new year and a new start in city council and school board
By Charles Sercombe It’s a new year and there are some changes in city government and the Hamtramck Public School Board. Nothing big, though. For the city council, City Manager…
Review celebrates its 10th anniversary
By Charles Sercombe Thank you, Hamtramck. This year marks our 10th anniversary serving this community. It’s been a fun ride, and we hope to stick around for at least another…
What does 2019 have in store? Let’s take a look
By Charles Sercombe Once again, we dusted off our crystal ball and peered into what the future holds for Hamtramck. Well, hello 2019, you look awfully familiar to last…
New Year starts with a familiar look at city council
By Charles Sercombe It may be a new year but there is one story that keeps repeating here in Hamtramck – almost like the movie “Groundhog Day.” A few years…
A final wrap-up of our ‘Year in Review’ …
By Charles Sercombe Welcome back to week two of our annual “Year in Review.” This week we look back at the last six months of 2018. Next week, it’s back…
