Councilmember fights back on allegations of anti-immigrant comments
By Charles Sercombe In a move that is rare on city council, a city councilmember almost faced being censured for comments he made. At Tuesday’s council meeting, Councilmember…
Councilmember’s past debt casts doubt on his election
(Editor’s note: This is an edited version of what appeared in the print version of The Review.) By Charles Sercombe A Hamtramck resident is seeking the removal of Councilmember…
Vacation payout is questioned
By Charles Sercombe The assistant to former City Manager Katrina Powell got a little extra something after she left her job in April. In May, contrary to the terms…
The search is on for the city’s next city manager
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s search for a new city manager kicked off this week. The search company hired to conduct the head-hunting operation, GovHR, held two public forums…
Breaking news … Two charged in hit-and-run injury of a 5 year old
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s ongoing problem with reckless drivers played out as many predicted it would. Someone got hurt. Last Saturday, the Hamtramck Police Department issued a press release about…
City continues fight against blight by updating its laws
By Charles Sercombe For years people have complained about neighbors who don’t cut their grass. While the city had the authority to ticket property owners, it had no…
Questions raised over ex-city manager’s ‘purchase’ of a laptop
By Charles Sercombe On the way out the door of city hall, former City Manager Katrina Powell took something with her. A city-issued laptop computer. She left a check…
Get ready for Hamtramck’s annual celebration of Labor Day
By Charles Sercombe In just one week Hamtramck will be party center for the Detroit area. That is, of course, if you like a party with good food, local…
Reckless drivers threaten safety of kids at Pulaski Park
Breaking news … Since this story was published on Friday, according to police sources, a driver has been ticketed for possibly speeding or reckless driving near Pulaski Park, and…
Former city manager’s allegations not backed up with investigations
By Charles Sercombe In her farewell speech to a state-appointed financial advisory board, former City Manager Katrina Powell made a serious allegation. According to Powell there is rampant election…
