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Hamtown’s movers and shakers …

Hamtown’s movers and shakers …

      By Charles Sercombe           Meet August Gitschlag, who for the last several months has been Hamtramck’s Acting City Clerk.           Last week, he received a promotion from…

HHS student is drawn to auto show poster contest

HHS student is drawn to auto show poster contest

         By Tanni Deb Special to The Review                     A Hamtramck High School student has some serious bragging rights.           And possibly has a budding career.           Mujo…

The Lore of Hamtramck: Raising a glass to Prohibition

The Lore of Hamtramck: Raising a glass to Prohibition

    By Greg Kowalski Last week marked the 80th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition. It was a noble, if misguided, attempt to cure the nation of the ills…

HCAT will honor beating victim known for his care of strays

HCAT will honor beating victim known for his care of strays

    By Charles Sercombe           Hamtramck’s cat lovers have a new cause this year.           HCAT, the Hamtramck Cat Assistance Team, is dedicating its yearly fundraiser in honor of…

At his martial arts studio, it’s more than getting your kicks

At his martial arts studio, it’s more than getting your kicks

  By Tanni Deb Special to The Review He is an engineer by trade, but in the evenings he is known as Master Gary Douglass, the instructor and founder of…

Hamtramck’s muralist has this advice for youngsters: Start now

Hamtramck’s muralist has this advice for youngsters: Start now

    By Kristin Rose Special to The Review Local muralist extraordinaire, Dennis Orlowski works fast and furious, sketching his large-scale public works of art from memory and real life,…

The Lore of Hamtramck: Remembering Col. John Francis Hamtramck

The Lore of Hamtramck: Remembering Col. John Francis Hamtramck

      By Greg Kowalski People who come to the new Hamtramck Historical Museum often ask, “What’s the oldest item you have?” They’re usually surprised when we tell them…

The lore of Hamtramck …

The lore of Hamtramck …

    By Greg Kowalski The Hamtramck Historical Museum officially opened on Labor Day weekend, and to date hundreds of people have visited the site. What they have seen so…

For immigrants, learning English is their first step in a new country

For immigrants, learning English is their first step in a new country

    By Tanni Deb Special to The Review           For Moyur Ahmad, learning the English language isn’t just about being able to communicate.           It’s about survival.           “English…

Hamtramck’s first-ever ‘Food Week’ is set to deliver

Hamtramck’s first-ever ‘Food Week’ is set to deliver

              Attention foodies, set aside some money this weekend and get ready to splurge next week. You’ll see why below, as Modeldmedia.com, reports on a major culinary happening…