Councilmember falls behind on bills – again
By Charles Sercombe City Councilmember Saad Almasmari is attempting to climb up the political ladder and become state representative in this election year. And in order to achieve that goal…
DTE crews working on restoring power
By Charles Sercombe For those in Hamtramck still without power due to Friday’s high winds, hang on just a little while more. Acting City Manager Kathy Angerer told The Review…
Towing company under fire
Update 3: Well, well, well, someone finally stepped up to the challenge to remove Breakthrough Towing Service signs at CVS. And that someone is City Councilmember Ian Perrotta, who also…
Election season is off and running for Hamtramck candidates
By Charles Sercombe As expected the open races for state representative and state senator for Hamtramck is crowded. In the 4th District State Representative race, in which incumbent Rose…
CM charter proposal gets ballot OK
By Charles Sercombe It will now be up to voters to OK the requirements to be hired as a Hamtramck city manager. State officials approved the language of the proposed…
Governor offers helping hand to boost city’s development
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is getting a helping hand from the state. Gov. Rick Snyder came to town last Friday with Lt. Gov. Brian Calley to announce that…
Gov. Snyder gets a reminder of Flint crisis during visit here
By Charles Sercombe Not everyone welcomed Gov. Rick Snyder’s visit to Hamtramck last Friday. Snyder and his top administrators met with community leaders at Polka Dot Bar at…
Our news travels to Finland headline
By Walter Wasacz Normally, I go out looking for stories. Walkable discovery is what this column is all about, a way to document what I call my adventures…
Pot law is a zoning dilemma
By Charles Sercombe With a new city attorney on board, city officials say they are preparing to tackle a zoning question that has been long delayed. Medical marijuana dispensaries…
Change in city’s legal team spurs division and debate
By Charles Sercombe Acting City Manager Kathy Angerer wasted no time in starting to reshape her administration now that the state has returned local control. The first adjustment she…
