Cost of splash pad raises questions
By Charles Sercombe Compared to other communities, Hamtramck taxpayers paid twice as much per square foot for its splash pad in Pulaski Park. Last fall, the Hamtramck Recreation Department spent…
Former city financial manager takes on cuts in Warren
By Charles Sercombe Four days into his new job, former Hamtramck Emergency Financial Manager Lou Schimmel is already making enemies in the City of Warren. According to a recent report…
Change in traffic law is no guarantee in beating tickets
By Ian Perrotta A little-known law appears to be bringing up some big questions for citizens and government officials alike. Last week, it was reported that Hamtramck was one of…
School tax is needed to shore up state budget
It’s quite the rage these days to be anti-tax. But not all taxes are equal. Take, for example, a recent Wayne County Public School-sponsored tax to raise an extra 1.9…
In Hamtramck, taking a tour of the world comes easy
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter Smiles were free and laughter was plentiful at last Saturday’s (April 24) World’s Fair at People’s Community Services (PCS). About 200 people showed up for…
Street life: Baseball, Punks, Polish Muslims & Strawberry Festival
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck. A version of this article first appeared in modeldmedia.com) By Walter Wasacz Of all the seasons, springtime in Hamtramck…
Movers and Shakers…
Movers and Shakers… By Ian Perrotta Fuad F. Katbi, M.D., is a cardiologist who practices at 10005 Jos. Campau. Originally from Damascus, Syria, Katbi graduated from the University of Damascus…
Comedy concert provides laughs and a helping hand
By Lisa Robertson Special to The Review For 20 years Forgotten Harvest has been able to provide free food to needy families in Hamtramck and the metro area. Unfortunately, the…
Program offers free windows, doors and paint job for old houses
If you live in a house built before 1978 – and in Hamtramck that means most houses – you may qualify for some major repairs. The catch is, there must…
