Movers and Shakers in Hamtown …
By Alan R. Madeleine Who is she? Stephanie Y. Penn, age 43, formerly of Kalamazoo and also with ties to Canton, MI. Stephanie heads up the local chapters of N.A.…
Amar Pizza has a recipe for success
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter What is one of the best ways to pay someone a compliment? If you don’t know, check out Amar Pizza – Hamtramck’s newest eatery –…
At Holbrook School, students dig into science fair projects
It’s science fair season for the Hamtramck Public Schools, and you know what that means. Yes, plenty of studies involving, cheese, mold, batteries, water and paper airplanes. Over at Holbrook…
Essay winner writes about community unity
Third grader Mark Shalaj appears to have a future in being a writer – and a pretty good one at that. Shalaj is the son of Engjell and Olga Shalaj,…
U of M Polish Club has plenty of love for Hamtramck
Members of Hamtramck’s Weed and Seed organization have been whistling U of M’s famed fight song “The Victors” recently. That’s because the group just received a pledge of funding from…
Former councilmember reflects on years in office and lessons learned
By Charles Sercombe He was one of the city’s most polarizing elected officials in recent times. And since his departure from City Council, it’s been oddly quiet – well, at…
Need a tattoo fix? Hamtramck studio has you covered
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter Why is a tattoo better than money? The answer, according to tattoo artist Timm Nowakowski, is simple: “A good tattoo will get you through bad…
Police seek bank robbery suspect
By Charles Sercombe Call him the casual bank robber. On Wednesday (Jan. 13) at about 11 a.m. a man went into Best Bank inside Glory Foods, walked up to a…
There’s something familiar about Hamtramck’s latest election cycle
By Greg Kowalski What to make of these new immigrants taking over political control of the town? What’s going to happen to the rest of us? Those questions were being…
For the year 2010, there’s plenty of development waiting to take place
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter With every new year comes a slew of new projects. It’s no different in 2010 – here’s a list of 10 things to look for…
