Market’s closing signals more change to come in city’s retail offerings
By Charles Sercombe A Hamtramck shopping landmark is now history. The Polish Market on Jos. Campau and Belmont abruptly announced it was closing this past weekend on Monday. A…
Medical complex is part of Conant reinvention and rebirth
By Charles Sercombe A few years ago a former Polish bakery sat empty and falling apart on Conant near Evaline. But much like the rest of Conant in the…
DDA is offering grants for businesses to purchase new signs
Jos. Campau business owners who are thinking about getting a new sign this year have a helping hand waiting. The city’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is once again offering…
Sign up for a DDA grant
By Charles Sercombe Attention business owners, here’s a deal for you. If your business sign is old, out of date, or just needs a new image, the Hamtramck Downtown Development…
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…
