Charges dropped for former city councilmember
By Charles Sercombe Former city councilmember Ian Perrotta is no longer facing criminal charges. Last July, both Ian and his twin brother, Andrew, who are 38, were charged with felonies…
School district risks alienating voters
The status of Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed is puzzling, to say the least. Or, to be more specific, the explanation of her status by the district is what…
Bang the drum slowly for Keyworth Stadium’s loss of the DCFC
By Charles Sercombe As many already know, the Detroit City Football Club (DCFC), also known affectionately as LeRouge, will soon have a new home field in Detroit’s fabled Corktown.…
New HPS school chief steps up – again
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Public School District’s game of musical chairs over who will be the next acting superintendent continues. A few weeks ago, the board bid goodbye…
guest Editorial … Retired Housing Director has plenty to be thankful for
By Kevin Kondrat Retired HHS Director As I now retire as the Executive Director of The Hamtramck Housing Commission, I would like to thank The Review for the opportunity to…
Another historic day in Hamtramck and its police department
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s new police chief got a rock star’s welcome to the community. On Monday, a swearing-in ceremony was held for the city’s first Yemen-American police chief,…
School board broadcast: Do not adjust your screen
By Charles Sercombe If you have been watching recent Hamtramck School Board meeting broadcasts, you may think there is something wrong with your screen. There is no need to…
Housing director served our community well
Recently, the longtime director of Hamtramck’s Housing Commission, Kevin Kondrat, retired. Mr. Kondrat took over the job after a tumultuous era before him, and managed to turnaround a difficult situation.…
Recovery center strikes a chord for those in need
By Alan Madlane Christopher Tait knows rock’n’roll; he’s been a member of one of the premier Detroit-based combos, The Electric Six, and trust us, they rock. Often, there are…
There’s a new police chief in town
By Charles Sercombe This coming Monday (May 13) will be a historic day in Hamtramck. That’s when the city’s first Yemeni-American will be sworn in as the city’s new police…
