By Charles Sercombe The assistant to former City Manager Katrina Powell got a little extra something after she left her job in April. In May, contrary to the terms…
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s search for a new city manager kicked off this week. The search company hired to conduct the head-hunting operation, GovHR, held two public forums…
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s ongoing problem with reckless drivers played out as many predicted it would. Someone got hurt. Last Saturday, the Hamtramck Police Department issued a press release about…
By Charles Sercombe For years people have complained about neighbors who don’t cut their grass. While the city had the authority to ticket property owners, it had no…
By Charles Sercombe On the way out the door of city hall, former City Manager Katrina Powell took something with her. A city-issued laptop computer. She left a check…
By Charles Sercombe In just one week Hamtramck will be party center for the Detroit area. That is, of course, if you like a party with good food, local…
Breaking news … Since this story was published on Friday, according to police sources, a driver has been ticketed for possibly speeding or reckless driving near Pulaski Park, and…
By Charles Sercombe In her farewell speech to a state-appointed financial advisory board, former City Manager Katrina Powell made a serious allegation. According to Powell there is rampant election…
By Charles Sercombe The power of the incumbency once again proved itself to be a sure bet in Hamtramck’s Primary Election on Tuesday. Mayor Karen Majewski easily…
By Charles Sercombe This is now week four of The Review’s candidate survey. On Aug. 8 Hamtramck voters will be going to the polls to vote for candidates for mayor…