A sneak peek at development plans for the city
By Ian Perrotta Last Wednesday (July 28) was the final meeting for the city’s Master Plan revision process. But it wasn’t the last chance for residents to give their input.…
Proposed zoning law will restrict pot growing
By Ian Perrotta Now that medical marijuana is legal in the state and Hamtramck, the city wants to regulate it. With the passage of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA)…
Review will host a fundraiser for Labor Day Festival
By Charles Sercombe This year’s Hamtramck Labor Day Festival needs all the help it can get. The city was so broke this year it had to lay off the special…
Having a ball at the Painted Lady
By Ian Perrotta All you need to know is how to count to four. At least, that’s all you need to know to start learning how to ballroom dance. The…
Medical marijuana club isn’t about getting stoned
By Ian Perrotta Medical marijuana has come to Hamtramck. Beginning last month, The Hamtramck Compassion Club (THCC) began holding bi-monthly meetings to help educate the community on the impact that…
Bengali Fest takes the stage on Conant
By Ian Perrotta Conant Ave. is getting a temporary makeover. This weekend it will host the 9th Annual North American Bangladesh Festival. It’s only the second time that the event,…
Historical Commission coming close to having a home
By Mike Murphy Special to The Review Though not counting chickens before they hatch, the Hamtramck Historical Commission (HHC) is hopeful that a museum site it’s been seeking for a…
At Russell Bazaar, start-up businesses get inexpensive chance to succeed
By Alan Madeleine While sitting in the spacious, Albert Khan-designed Russell Street complex, once owned by the notorious hotelier Leona Helmsley, the conversation rolls easily out of General Manager Jim…
Aladdin Cafe expands its magic and seating capacity
By Ian Perrotta The lamps at Aladdin might not contain genies, but the restaurant’s owners sure know how to work some magic. Over the past year, Monzur K. Shafi (Eleem),…
