Editorials

In our opinion … Hamtramck’s election integrity is at risk

Like many in the community, we are alarmed over what looks like brazen ballot stuffing prior to the August Primary Election. Recently, more surveillance recordings involving various people…

September 26, 2025No CommentRead More

Guest Editorial … Festival organizers give thanks to all the volunteers

By Konrad Maziarz The City of Hamtramck recently made a proclamation thanking the volunteers for the Labor Day Festival, and the parade. The proclamation includes Shannon and I,…

September 19, 2025No CommentRead More

News

Investment deal not for Hamtramck, mayor says

Investment deal not for Hamtramck, mayor says

By Charles Sercombe Recently, Mayor Amer Ghalib posted on social media about his meeting with…

September 26, 2025No CommentRead More

Top presidential advisor warns against confirming mayor

Top presidential advisor warns against confirming mayor

By Charles Sercombe Mayor Amer Ghalib has one key influential advisor to President Trump who…

September 26, 20251 CommentRead More

City Hall surveillance recording exposes more suspected ballot stuffing

City Hall surveillance recording exposes more suspected ballot stuffing

By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s ballot drop box, located across from city hall, had a number…

September 19, 20251 CommentRead More

City Council taps Councilmember Musa to be second in charge

City Council taps Councilmember Musa to be second in charge

By Charles Sercombe It was just eight months ago, back in January, when City Councilmember…

September 19, 2025No 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 … ‘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…

Toast of the Town … A weekend of good health and celebrating a legend

Toast of the Town … A weekend of good health and celebrating a legend

  By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck had another busy weekend,…

Toast of the Town … Strawberries, crafts and a tribute to the Hamtramck Historical Museum

Toast of the Town … Strawberries, crafts and a tribute to the Hamtramck Historical Museum

By Charles Sercombe There’s something about the sound of…

City Hall Insider … 8/26/25

By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Aug.…

City Hall Insider … 8/12/25

By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Aug.…

City Hall Insider … 8/1/25

By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Aug.…

City Hall Insider … 7/22/25

By Charles Sercombe A city council meeting was scheduled…

News

Once again Mayor Ghalib visits White House

Once again Mayor Ghalib visits White House

By Charles Sercombe Mayor Amer Ghalib has become a familiar face in President Trump’s White House. The mayor once again visited the White House recently, where, this…

September 19, 20251 Comment

Features

Neighborhood Arts Festival once again opens it doors and yards

Neighborhood Arts Festival once again opens it doors and yards

  By Alan Madlane Get ready for another spectacular day of local art and music making. The Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival, or HNAF, is having its 14th…

September 27, 20241 Comment

Editorials

In our opinion … Firing City Manager Garbarino was a rush to judgment

In the weeks to come, one can only hope cooler heads will prevail over the firing of City Manager Max Garbarino. Garbarino’s cause for firing? It appears…

September 5, 20251 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