In its 95th year, Kowalski Sausage has plenty to celebrate about
By Mike Murphy Special to The Review Hammered back into shape, bullet holes removed, and outlined anew with neon piping, the unmistakable sausage-shaped Kowalski sign will once again light…
Developer finds out what happens when you don’t play by the rules
By Charles Sercombe Let this be a cautionary tale for would-be developers. Last fall Noaman Nagi wanted to create a parking lot next-door to his building at 2396-2342 Conant.…
In business and development, it’s a family affair
By Charles Sercombe Last time we checked in with brothers Nick and Mario Lulgjuraj, they were building a new shopping strip at Caniff and Gallagher. It was done…
Work on Belmont building will be coming up soon
By Charles Sercombe It’s been over six months since a development firm purchased Hamtramck’s tallest commercial building. And so far, at least from the outside, there has been little…
Stitching together lives and new skills at the ‘Sewing Center’
By Mike Murphy Special to The Review Cynthia Khan is attempting to make something temporary permanent by seeking out funding for an International Sewing Center in Hamtramck. Khan has…
District court now makes it easier to conduct business, thanks to the Internet
By Mike Murphy Special to The Review Hamtramck’s 31st District Court last week launched a website designed to save time and effort when it comes to taking care of court…
Wayne County Health clinic expands services and finds a new home
By Mike Murphy Special to The Review The Wayne County Health Clinic has expanded its hours, its physical space and its services to provide health care consumers with better access.…
Appearance of Ford pickup trucks prompts questions
By Charles Sercombe Is American Axle back into local auto production? For a second, it appeared that way, when a few hundred Ford F-150 pickup trucks mysteriously began to appear…
Hamtramck businesses get a boost from grant awards
By Mike Murphy Special to The Review Three Hamtramck small businesses got a big boost recently as winners of NEIdeas $10,000 grants for having great ideas about how to grow…
At Kabob House, there is always room for one more
By Mike Murphy Special to The Review Restaurants that specialize in Bangladeshi dishes may be adding up in Hamtramck, but Kabob House and Banquet may be the first one that…
