New police chief may be announced
By Charles Sercombe There may be a new police chief named next Tuesday. Or maybe not. City Manager Bill Cooper said he will present a candidate for the position at…
Movers and Shakers …
(Editor’s note: The following article has a series of painful puns. Consider yourself forewarned.) By Alan R. Madeleine Hamtramck Labor Day Festival, version 2011. Out on the concourse, there was…
Artist wants to turn a dilapidated house into a home for sports
By David Piestrzynski Special to The Review Detroit-based artist Graem Whyte is well known for his sculptures, but his next project is literally as big as a house. Whyte recently…
Memorial service will be held for 9/11 anniversary
By Charles Sercombe It’s been 10 years since Hamtramck came together in a prayer vigil for the 9/11 attacks. This Saturday (Sept. 10), Hamtramck will once again come together for…
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…
Despite downtick in attendance and earnings, festival was successful
Well done, Hamtramck. Although it wasn’t the best weather we’ve had, this past weekend’s Labor Day Festival was another success. And yes, attendance was down, and sales of food and…
Monday at the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival …
By Charles Sercombe Hey, who invited fall weather to Hamtramck’s party? This weekend’s Labor Day Festival had some of the weirdest weather compared to other years. On Saturday, temperatures hovered…
Polish Day Parade … 2011
By Charles Sercombe Even cooler weather and gray skies couldn’t put a damper on this year’s Polish Day Parade. Once again, the colorful display of Polish folk costumes and marching…
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 …
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…
