Election produces some upsets large and small
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s growing Bangladeshi-American community continues to flex its political muscle, but it’s not yet strong enough to carry its candidates into state office. The four Hamtramck candidates…
Election has its odd moments – as usual
By Charles Sercombe Every election has its quirks and oddities. Tuesday’s was no exception. The topic of the day? With temperatures hovering around 90 degrees and the humidity thick, talk…
City gets a big boost from out-of-town help
By Ian Perrotta If it seems like Hamtramck was a little more crowded during the past two weeks, it’s because it was – several dozen churches came to the city…
Making the grade at HHS
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck public school students continue to improve in state tests, but they still have a way to go before hitting state averages. Superintendent Tom Niczay credited the…
City shouldn’t make state marijuana law more restrictive
Next week, a very important issue will be addressed at the city’s Planning Commission meeting on Aug.11. The question of how the city should handle the medical marijuana industry’s infusion…
A sneak peek at development plans for the city
By Ian Perrotta Last Wednesday (July 28) was the final meeting for the city’s Master Plan revision process. But it wasn’t the last chance for residents to give their input.…
Hamtown’s movers and shakers…
Who she is … Rebecca Westrate is the new principal at Hamtramck High School. Recently, The Review caught up with her to talk about her background and goals for the…
Postcards offer a different view of Hamtramck’s past
By Greg Kowalski “Having a wonderful time, wish you were here.” That’s the cliché that is most associated with postcards. It probably was written on some because there isn’t much…
Teens rap and write about their community
By Ian Perrotta Last week it was the southside’s time to shine. On Thursday (July 29), a month-long program for Hamtramck youth at People’s Community Services culminated with a special…
Zussman Park comes alive with
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz Crowds were small but appeared enthusiastic during last weekend’s Art in the Park, a daylong family-friendly…
