Hamtown’s movers and shakers …
By Mike Murphy Special to The Review Recently, Kim Kozlowski, the founder of Detroit Little Libraries, received a helping hand for her project in the form of a…
Recreation Department will host another fireworks show
By Charles Sercombe A fireworks show will once again return to Hamtramck. But it’s not going to be this July Fourth weekend. Instead, the Hamtramck Recreation Department, which…
Students come to the rescue of a neighborhood park
By Charles Sercombe A long neglected – and little known – city park is receiving some tender loving care. Hamtramck Public Schools students involved in this year’s General Motors…
Folk artist who created ‘Hamtramck Disneyland’ has died
By Charles Sercombe His whimsical inspiration has attracted thousands of visitors to Hamtramck for over 20 years. Dmytro Szylak, the creator of “Hamtramck Disneyland,” died on May 1 at…
History presentation focuses on city’s movie theaters
By Greg Kowalski Remember when it cost 22 cents to go to the movies? Maybe not. That was a long time ago, but it is what people paid…
Online funding campaign begins for Pope Park renovation
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s Pope Park needs your help. Or to be more exact, your dollars. The Karol Wojtyla Hamtramck Committee now has a website where you can make…
Volunteers needed for upcoming citywide spring cleanup
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is never a pretty sight right after winter ends and the snow finally melts away. There is litter everywhere. But there is something you can…
Hamtown’s Movers and Shakers …Greg Kowalski
By Charles Sercombe Just when you think every aspect of Hamtramck has been written about, there’s yet another book out on this very special city. And to the…
Musician’s love for Hamtramck is music to the ears of schools
By Mike Murphy Special to The Review Not-for-profit organization Ben’s Encore recently donated $2,500 and a drum set to the Hamtramck School District to show its appreciation to…
In Hamtramck, Easter takes on a special meaning
By Greg Kowalski Easter has been a special time in Hamtramck virtually since there has been a Hamtramck. The earliest European settlers here were Christians, and no doubt celebrated…
