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Sunday at The Hamtramck Labor Day Festival

Sunday at The Hamtramck Labor Day Festival

By Charles Sercombe OK, we have to apologize for not posting yesterday (Sunday). Seems like the day just sped by. And yes, it did rain hard for a bit but…

Saturday at the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival …

Saturday at the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival …

By Charles Sercombe Saturday was the kickoff of the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival. The sun was hot and fierce with temps hovering above 90. That seemed to keep people away…

Snapshots of Hamtramck …

Snapshots of Hamtramck …

Here’s a collection from some of our favorite photos we took during the past few years. They are in no particular order … enjoy!…

Do the Hamtramck Hustle … 2011

Do the Hamtramck Hustle … 2011

By Charles Sercombe Hot rods, hot babes and cold beer. Sounds like a perfect combination to us. And a couple of Saturdays ago, that was the scene at Veterans Memorial…

Hamtramck opens its doors for Festival fun

Hamtramck opens its doors for Festival fun

By Alan R. Madeleine Hamtramck’s Labor Day Festival is a tradition that dates back quite some years, to 1980 in fact, but the one you should care about most is…

Water bill glitch causes overcharge

Water bill glitch causes overcharge

By Charles Sercombe You might want to check your last water bill real close. A Review reader alerted us that a $5 extra charge was included in his family’s recent…

Hall of Shame …

Hall of Shame …

“Hall of Shame” presents some of the worst cases of blight in the city in the hopes that someone from City Hall will take note. Well, one can only hope.…

For this musician, Hamtramck has a special place in his ‘heart’

For this musician, Hamtramck has a special place in his ‘heart’

By Mike Murphy Special to The Review Almost everybody has heard about California girls, but Michael Hurtt and The Haunted Hearts have a special thing when it comes to Hamtramck…

This weekend offers plenty of entertainment – and it’s all for free

This weekend offers plenty of entertainment – and it’s all for free

By Charles Sercombe Get on your dancing shoes because this year’s festival will be swinging and rocking, Motown style. The Contours (featuring Sylvester Potts) and the Miracles (tribute band) will…

Toast of the Town …

Toast of the Town …

When it comes to good food and great times, Hamtramck has plenty to offer. In this column, we’ll talk about what’s happening at our bars, restaurants and other events that…