Street Life: The story of the world can often be found here at home
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck. A version of this article first appeared in modeldmedia.com) By Walter Wasacz When I was at The Citizen newspaper,…
At St. Florian Parish, it’s strawberry season once again
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter Hamtramck certainly loves its foods. In February, the city celebrated all things paczki. Next weekend, the strawberry takes center stage. On May 1 and 2,…
Dive into rock and roll fun at Public Pool
Artist Tim Hailey’s large-mural-on-Tyvek show “Take A Chance on Rock & Roll” made a huge splash at its March opening at Hamtramck’s new gallery space Public Pool. This Friday (April…
At People’s Community Center, it’s one-stop shopping for services
(Freelance writer Lisa Robertson will be spotlighting the various social service organizations that serve Hamtramck in the next several weeks.) By Lisa Robertson Special to The Review Hamtramck’s People’s Community…
Public housing agency receives a nice surprise from the Feds
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Housing Commission received the kind of surprise most of us would die for. In a routine review of its financial holdings, the commission discovered it…
Two charged with city’s first murder of year
By Charles Sercombe The worst fear of residents living near the Shawdow Bar came true last Friday morning. The bar has been the scene of numerous fights and gunplay. At…
City awarded $1 Million for development
By Charles Sercombe It’s not all doom and gloom financial news at City Hall. While the city manager and city council are busy trying to figure out how to close…
For Paycheck’s Lounge, there is a second act
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter If it’s been a while since you last went to Paycheck’s, it might be time to go again. The legendary establishment on Caniff, which helped…
City officials say more cuts are needed in budget
By Charles Sercombe It looks like Hamtramck will have to slash spending to plug a $2 million budget deficit. A few months ago City Manager Bill Cooper thought he had…
It’s spring and the Cosmos take to the field
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter The weather is warming up, and so are Hamtramck’s High School sports teams. So far this season, the baseball team has played two games. Though…
