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Mayoral candidate calls for eliminating the fire department
Mayoral candidate Mohammed Hassan By Charles Sercombe If mayoral candidate Mohammed Hassan had his way, the city would combine its police and fire departments. He said that by doing that, the city...
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Mayor and council incumbents win re-election
Mayor Karen Majewski (right) has won her fourth term in office in Tuesday’s General Election. By Charles Sercombe Tuesday’s General Election results are in and Mayor Karen Majewski has won a fourth...
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It’s long overdue to cut the red tape for development
The city recently announced that it is partnering up with a state agency to streamline the process of businesses being able to open up here. That’s long overdue good news. Unfortunately, because of the...
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Ukrainian community celebrates new home for museum
By Alan Madeleine The Review Special Writer This town is just bursting with history. It is at once a singular history of American immigration, but also a million separate stories of ingenuity and...
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Mayor and council incumbents win re-election
Mayor Karen Majewski (right) has won her fourth term in office in Tuesday’s General Election. By Charles Sercombe In a stunning victory, Mayor Karen Majewski and her slate of city council...
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Hamtramck celebrates Veterans Day
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck veterans and residents gathered on Saturday morning to salute those who served. The Hamtramck Allied Veterans Council once again hosted the ceremony at PLAV Post 10...
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On the election trail
By Charles Sercombe As usual, every election has its moments and interesting tidbits. Last Tuesday’s General Election was no exception. Let’s start off with Mayor Karen Majewski’s whopping win with...
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Hamtramck’s empty spaces continue to attract development projects
Dr. Sami Bilani holds up a model of a townhouse design he would like to build on an unused parking lot next to his dental office on Brombach and Florian. By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s comeback is...
View ArticlePost election: Let’s build on teamwork
We have a feeling that folks who are into Hamtramck politics will be talking about last week’s election results for years to come. Last week we called it a “stunning” victory for Mayor Karen Majewski,...
View ArticleHere’s to looking forward to a new year
Well, here we are in the first week of the new year. As is usual at this time of the year, most of us have high hopes for the coming year. For the city, we are confident that its progress and growth...
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‘Newsmaker of the Year’ is a story of a phenomenal comeback
Proof of the Hamtramck Public School District’s turnaround came when it purchased a building to house the ever-increasing number of students who are enrolling each year. By Charles Sercombe Once again,...
View ArticleCity manager search reveals a weakness in city charter
The search for a new city manager is about to wrap up. The private company that was hired to conduct the search will reveal its findings at the Feb. 12 city council meeting. Word is that over 20...
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City and schools team up
City and school officials held a joint meeting in December to announce a partnership to develop Veterans Memorial Park. By Charles Sercombe The city council and school board made history in...
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Yemeni immigrant complains of police treatment in traffic stop
Nasser Almasmari (left) speaks through an interpreter about his experience with a Hamtramck police officer during a traffic stop. He was being interviewed by a reporter for WXYZ-TV Channel 7. By...
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Mayor talks about her political career and the city’s future
Mayor Karen Majewski is starting her fourth term in office. By Charles Sercombe Mayor Karen Majewski, Hamtramck’s first woman to hold that position, is now starting her fourth term in office. The...
View ArticlePolice respond to complaint
By Charles Sercombe More details have emerged about an encounter a Yemeni immigrant had with a Hamtramck police officer. The Review asked Police Chief Anne Moise for follow-up information about the...
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‘State of the District’ presents an impressive picture of the public schools
Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent Tom Niczay prepares to speak at last week’s “State of the District” presentation. By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Public School District had nothing but...
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Author about Hamtramck uncorks a new one on city’s bars
Author Greg Kowalski’s newest book about Hamtramck focuses on the city’s bars. It is his 10th book about the city. By Alan Madeleine Greg Kowalski is one busy guy. He not only has a full-time job...
View ArticleBy teaming up, city and schools can tap into resources
The public school district and the city administration agreed to join forces in December to pursue funding for Veterans Park. It’s a partnership we would like to see continued past this immediate goal....
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