A big thanks goes out to festival volunteers
This weekend, Hamtramck will host its annual Labor Day Festival, and — from what we have heard from organizers — it could be one of the best in years. We…
School Bell 8/26/22
Fun Fair Hundreds of parents and kids had a blast at Tuesday’s HPS Fun Fair, held in Pulaski Park. And there were plenty for students to do as they went…
School Bell 8/19/22
From the Superintendent Interim HPS Superintendent Nabil Nagi recently issued this letter to the community about the upcoming new school year: The summer months always provide special memories to our…
Mayor criticizes Review reporting on city manager search
By Charles Sercombe Mayor Ameer Ghalib has found himself on the defensive about a comment he made as to the qualifications for one to be the next city manager.…
Toast of the Town … Block party is an inspiration for more, please
By Charles Sercombe Once again, the Arts and Culture Commission came up with another winner for Hamtramck. Last Saturday’s Block Party was a great success, despite a later threat…
This year’s Labor Day Festival offers something special
By Charles Sercombe It’s hard to believe but one week from now, the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival will return. This year promises to be bigger and better. Last year, because…
HHS board candidates are unopposed
By Charles Sercombe Three candidates for the Hamtramck Public School District Board of Education won’t have to campaign to win a seat on the board. That’s because they are all…
Rental dwelling inspections are now up for debate
The city council is currently considering a proposal to increase the time between city inspections of rental dwellings from every two years to every three. There are good arguments to…
Crime Log … 8/19/22
By Charles Sercombe This week’s Crime Log covers Aug. 9-15. Tuesday, Aug. 9 Gunshots were reported on Selfridge. A strong-armed robbery was reported on Dyar. Officers attempted to pull over…
Recent city manager resignation raised concern among officials
By Charles Sercombe The abrupt resignations of City Manager Kathy Angerer and City Attorney James Allen recently left the mayor and some councilmembers a bit confused. A few weeks…
