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Artist wants to turn a dilapidated house into a home for sports

Artist wants to turn a dilapidated house into a home for sports

By David Piestrzynski Special to The Review Detroit-based artist Graem Whyte is well known for his sculptures, but his next project is literally as big as a house. Whyte recently…

Memorial service will be held for 9/11 anniversary

Memorial service will be held for 9/11 anniversary

By Charles Sercombe It’s been 10 years since Hamtramck came together in a prayer vigil for the 9/11 attacks. This Saturday (Sept. 10), Hamtramck will once again come together for…

Toast of the Town …

Toast of the Town …

When it comes to good food and great times, Hamtramck has plenty to offer. In this column, we’ll talk about what’s happening at our bars, restaurants and other events that…

Despite downtick in attendance and earnings, festival was successful

Despite downtick in attendance and earnings, festival was successful

Well done, Hamtramck. Although it wasn’t the best weather we’ve had, this past weekend’s Labor Day Festival was another success. And yes, attendance was down, and sales of food and…

Monday at the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival …

Monday at the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival …

By Charles Sercombe Hey, who invited fall weather to Hamtramck’s party? This weekend’s Labor Day Festival had some of the weirdest weather compared to other years. On Saturday, temperatures hovered…

Polish Day Parade … 2011

Polish Day Parade … 2011

By Charles Sercombe Even cooler weather and gray skies couldn’t put a damper on this year’s Polish Day Parade. Once again, the colorful display of Polish folk costumes and marching…

Sunday at The Hamtramck Labor Day Festival

Sunday at The Hamtramck Labor Day Festival

By Charles Sercombe OK, we have to apologize for not posting yesterday (Sunday). Seems like the day just sped by. And yes, it did rain hard for a bit but…

Saturday at the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival …

Saturday at the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival …

By Charles Sercombe Saturday was the kickoff of the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival. The sun was hot and fierce with temps hovering above 90. That seemed to keep people away…

Snapshots of Hamtramck …

Snapshots of Hamtramck …

Here’s a collection from some of our favorite photos we took during the past few years. They are in no particular order … enjoy!…

Do the Hamtramck Hustle … 2011

Do the Hamtramck Hustle … 2011

By Charles Sercombe Hot rods, hot babes and cold beer. Sounds like a perfect combination to us. And a couple of Saturdays ago, that was the scene at Veterans Memorial…