Bengali Fest takes the stage on Conant
By Ian Perrotta Conant Ave. is getting a temporary makeover. This weekend it will host the 9th Annual North American Bangladesh Festival. It’s only the second time that the event,…
Historical Commission coming close to having a home
By Mike Murphy Special to The Review Though not counting chickens before they hatch, the Hamtramck Historical Commission (HHC) is hopeful that a museum site it’s been seeking for a…
At Russell Bazaar, start-up businesses get inexpensive chance to succeed
By Alan Madeleine While sitting in the spacious, Albert Khan-designed Russell Street complex, once owned by the notorious hotelier Leona Helmsley, the conversation rolls easily out of General Manager Jim…
Aladdin Cafe expands its magic and seating capacity
By Ian Perrotta The lamps at Aladdin might not contain genies, but the restaurant’s owners sure know how to work some magic. Over the past year, Monzur K. Shafi (Eleem),…
You no longer have to drive to the ‘burbs for a unique shopping experience
(Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two-part look at the fascinating Russell Street Bazaar, which is a mere five-minute drive from Hamtramck.) By Alan Madeleine If you spend…
Cosmos baseball team strikes out the competition
By Ian Perrotta With the season winding to a close, the Cosmos baseball team is closing in on their goal of a .500 season. Two weeks ago (May 15), the…
Cosmos baseball team heading for the home stretch
By Ian Perrotta After two-thirds of the season, the Hamtramck High Cosmos are closing in on their original goal of winning half their games. With a current record of 5-9,…
As season progresses, Cosmos see improvements
By Ian Perrotta At the midseason mark, things are heating up for the Hamtramck High Cosmos. With a record of 3-7, the baseball team is beginning to come together as…
