Editorials

In our opinion … Hamtramck has no need to honor foreign politicians

It’s a new political era, but what we saw at the last city council meeting left us wondering if this young council is already in a state of…

January 23, 2026No CommentRead More

A new year calls for a fresh start for city council

A new year has ushered in a new political era for Hamtramck. We have a new mayor now, as well as a new city councilmember and two veteran…

January 16, 20262 CommentsRead More

News

Court puts a halt to state grant payouts

Court puts a halt to state grant payouts

By Charles Sercombe For a moment, it looked like Hamtramck would be off the hook…

January 23, 2026No CommentRead More

‘Newsmaker of the Year’ changed city politics

‘Newsmaker of the Year’ changed city politics

  By Charles Sercombe As usual, trying to figure out who – or what –…

January 16, 2026No CommentRead More

City welcomes a new mayor and new era

City welcomes a new mayor and new era

  By Charles Sercombe Newly-elected Mayor Adam Alharbi kick-started his term in office with a…

January 16, 2026No CommentRead More

New postal rule could affect elections

New postal rule could affect elections

By Charles Sercombe Heads up, voters. For those who vote by absentee ballot and mail…

January 16, 2026No CommentRead More

Business

‘Discover Hamtramck’ spreads the message of development in the city

‘Discover Hamtramck’ spreads the message of development in the city

  By Alan Madlane Hamtramck has a very active platform for self-promotion working out of city hall these days. They are called Discover Hamtramck, and we wanted to…

February 7, 2025No CommentRead More

It’s all in the family for this new Laundromat

It’s all in the family for this new Laundromat

  By Charles Sercombe Finally, the northend of town has a much-needed service available. We’re talking about the need for a laundromat, one of which just opened at…

December 21, 2024No CommentRead More

Florian East offers a refreshing take on crafting beer

Florian East offers a refreshing take on crafting beer

  By Charles Sercombe For the first time in perhaps decades, Hamtramck has its own brewery. During the past week, Florian East, at 9350 Jos. Campau, has had…

August 30, 20241 CommentRead More

Photo Gallery

Vintage baseball comes to Hamtramck Stadium

Vintage baseball comes to Hamtramck Stadium

    By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s historic baseball stadium came full circle last Saturday. When the stadium was first built, as…

May 24, 20191 CommentRead More

HHS Cosmos reach for the stars this season

HHS Cosmos reach for the stars this season

  By The Hamtramck Public School District As March…

Cosmos varsity basketball team is on a roll

Cosmos varsity basketball team is on a roll

By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck High School Cosmos boys…

Cosmos basketball team is racking up impressive wins

Cosmos basketball team is racking up impressive wins

By Alan Madlane The Hamtramck High School boys’ varsity…

Cosmos football team needs one more win for the history books

Cosmos football team needs one more win for the history books

  By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck High School varsity…

Toast of the Town … Celebrating a mover and shaker and honoring MLK

Toast of the Town … Celebrating a mover and shaker and honoring MLK

By Charles Sercombe Winter’s icy, bitter cold couldn’t keep…

Toast of the Town … Hamtramck delivers one last summery blast of fun

Toast of the Town … Hamtramck delivers one last summery blast of fun

  By Charles Sercombe Once again, Hamtramck served up…

Toast of the Town … ‘Desi Nights’ highlights the Bangladesh community

Toast of the Town … ‘Desi Nights’ highlights the Bangladesh community

By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Bangladesh community was in…

Toast of the Town … A message of unity, coney dogs and a celebration

Toast of the Town … A message of unity, coney dogs and a celebration

  By Charles Sercombe Last Saturday was one of…

City Hall Insider … 1/6/26

By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Jan.…

City Hall Insider … 12/16/25

By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Dec.…

City Hall Insider … 11/25/25

By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Nov.…

City Hall Insider … 10/28/25

By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Oct.…

News

Historian Greg Kowalski to be honored at museum

Historian Greg Kowalski to be honored at museum

By Alan Madlane As the main man behind the Hamtramck Historical Museum, Greg Kowalski has been both the city’s biggest fan and its best cheerleader, too. And…

January 16, 2026No Comment

Features

Blowout: the streets were alive with the sound of music

Blowout: the streets were alive with the sound of music

  By Charles Sercombe When it comes to the annual Hamtramck Blowout and weather traditions, this year was no different. And one of those traditions is this:…

March 28, 20252 Comments

Editorials

Feds are threatening to withhold food benefits

Here we go again. Those who rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are facing another threat of having the program end. Why? President Trump’s administration…

December 19, 2025No Comment

Sports

With a new coach, Cosmos finally have something to celebrate

With a new coach, Cosmos finally have something to celebrate

By Mike Murphy Special to The Review The Hamtramck High Cosmos varsity football team fell one game short of getting into the state playoffs this year but…

October 31, 2014No Comment