Editorials

Guest Editorial … Now is the time to prepare for severe weather

By Hamtramck Fire Chief Matthew Wyszczelski Spring in Michigan means there is a strong chance for severe weather, so to prepare, the State of Michigan has declared the…

For some, not all tax revenue is welcomed

It continues to mystify us why some city officials are opposed to Hamtramck allowing marijuana dispensaries in town. There remains open hostility to this type of business, based…

News

School district’s lawsuits have become a financial drain

School district’s lawsuits have become a financial drain

    By Charles Sercombe Over the last four years, taxpayers have paid out almost…

HPS superintendent extends her leave

HPS superintendent extends her leave

  By Charles Sercombe As a number of people in the Hamtramck Public School District…

Former officer sentenced to house arrest

By Charles Sercombe A former Hamtramck police officer convicted of bribery won’t be serving time…

City cashes in on pot outlets

City cashes in on pot outlets

By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s marijuana shops continue to be a money pot for the city.…

Business

Taking care of business … At this Mid-East restaurant, the specialty is Shawarma and much more

Taking care of business … At this Mid-East restaurant, the specialty is Shawarma and much more

  By Charles Sercombe Say “hello” to a new eatery in town. Recently, a swarm of local dignitaries and invitees attended a grand opening for Hello Shawarma, located…

In a competitive market, a dispensary shuts down for good

In a competitive market, a dispensary shuts down for good

  By Charles Sercombe Once again, the marijuana dispensary 3Fifteen has closed down. But this time, a sign on its door says it’s permanent. Just a few months…

Taking care of business … Get your munchies and gaming needs right here

Taking care of business … Get your munchies and gaming needs right here

  By Jay Grossman Special to The Review The Börja Mini Mart & Lounge in downtown Hamtramck is 375 square feet of chill space. Located at 3432 Caniff,…

Photo Gallery

Vintage baseball comes to Hamtramck Stadium

Vintage baseball comes to Hamtramck Stadium

    By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s historic baseball stadium came full circle last Saturday. When the stadium was first built, as…

News

City shows its support for Palestine

City shows its support for Palestine

  By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck unveiled its newest honorific street name on Thursday. Recently, City Councilmember Khalil Refai proposed renaming Holbrook “Palestine Avenue.” The sign is located…

Features

Restoring a city treasure: ‘Hamtramck Disneyland,’ piece by piece

Restoring a city treasure: ‘Hamtramck Disneyland,’ piece by piece

  By Sean Bieri Special to The Review When Dmytro Szylak passed away in 2015, at the age of 92, he left behind an amazing creative legacy…

Editorials

Backing off on lot fees sends wrong message

It continues to baffle us about the fuss being made over a new fee structure for vacant lot owners who do nothing with them. Some of these…

Sports

With a new coach, Cosmos finally have something to celebrate

With a new coach, Cosmos finally have something to celebrate

By Mike Murphy Special to The Review The Hamtramck High Cosmos varsity football team fell one game short of getting into the state playoffs this year but…