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Desi Pizza serves up a taste of the world

Desi Pizza serves up a taste of the world

By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter Hamtramck just got a little tastier. Last Thursday (Dec. 17) Desi Pizza became the city’s newest restaurant. And with a name that translates to “Country…

Holiday cheer just keeps on spreading …

Holiday cheer just keeps on spreading …

By Charles Sercombe If there was snow on the ground here in Hamtramck and you threw a snowball, chances are no matter where it lands something Christmassy happened there or…

Hamtramck takes part in worldwide vigil

Hamtramck takes part in worldwide vigil

By Charles Sercombe It may not have been the largest vigil Hamtramck has seen, but a gathering last Saturday evening packed a meaningful punch. About 20 people took part of…

Planet Ant’s ‘Hebrew Hammer’ knocks ‘em dead

Planet  Ant’s ‘Hebrew Hammer’ knocks ‘em dead

By Alan Madeleine If you’re a fan of fast-paced fare with a Jewish flair, from Marx Brothers to Mel Brooks comedies on down, you’re the target audience for “The Hebrew…

Hamtramck’s movers and shakers …

Hamtramck’s movers and shakers …

By Ian Perrotta Who is he? Aaron Kochut, 19, grew up on the southend of Hamtramck on Wyandotte St., and has lived here his whole life. This artistic Polish-and-Ukrainian-American loves…

‘Winter Glow’ ushers in the

‘Winter Glow’ ushers in the

The good times and good vibes were definitely in the air during last Saturday’s annual Winter Glow. This year the Glow had a new home. The public schools’ Recreation Department…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

By Charles Sercombe The holiday spirit of giving is catching on in Hamtramck. Over at P.L.A.V. Post 10, veterans are collecting toys for the Toys for Tots program. If you’d…

Reading Matters …

By Brad Neff Some of us know firsthand the power of a public school teacher. We know well how an exceptional teacher can change the life of a student. At…

Our online version just got a makeover

By Charles Sercombe As the saying goes, if you don’t toot your own horn no one else will. So, here goes. TOOT! What’s all the noise about? We recently re-launched…

From the Downtown Development Authority …

The Hamtramck Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is pleased to announce the beginning of its third façade improvement program. Funding for this project has been provided by the Housing and Urban…