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Hamtramck’s festival offerings continue to expand

Hamtramck’s festival offerings continue to expand

By Alan R. Madeleine We recently spoke with Ibrahim Aljahim, who is the President of the Hamtramck American Arab Chamber of Commerce and the organizer of the first annual Hamtramck…

City Hall Insider …

City Hall Insider …

What is our City Council up to these days? We have the scoop and the highlights – as well as the lowlights – of the latest council meeting By Charles…

Candidates for council weigh in on local issues

Candidates for council weigh in on local issues

The Aug. 2 Primary Election is just around the corner, and to help voters find out where City Council candidates stand on several local issues, we invited the candidates to…

Recall drive against Snyder finds plenty of takers

Recall drive against Snyder finds plenty of takers

By Charles Sercombe If Hamtramck voters are any indication of what voters in the state are thinking, Gov. Rick Snyder may be out of a job in the coming months.…

City Hall Insider …

City Hall Insider …

What is our City Council up to these days? We have the scoop and the highlights – as well as the lowlights – of the latest council meeting. By Charles…

Historical museum fundraiser was a jazzy affair

Historical museum fundraiser was a jazzy affair

By Charles Sercombe For a few hours last Thursday here in Hamtramck, it was a step back in time to the “Roaring 20s.” The Hamtramck Historical Commission held a 1920s-era…

Labor Day Festival now has a new sponsor

Labor Day Festival now has a new sponsor

By David Piestrzynski Special to The Review The annual Hamtramck Labor Day Festival is taking shape. “Right now we’re working on the aesthetics to make it all look good,” said…

Recall drive is moving forward in Hamtramck

Recall drive is moving forward in Hamtramck

By Mike Murphy Special to The Review Hamtramck residents will have many opportunities to fire Gov. Rick Snyder if two men long associated with the city have their way. Both…

Is Old Glory a fading memory in Hamtramck?

Is Old Glory a fading memory in Hamtramck?

By Charles Sercombe Once upon a time, not too long ago actually, Flag Day in Hamtramck was something special. But apparently, not anymore. We’re not sure when this happened, but…

For students and staff, leaving old school is bittersweet

For students and staff, leaving old school is bittersweet

By Charles Sercombe It’s not often you hear about students going on a parade to celebrate being transferred to a new school. But instead of moping about the closing of…