Raymond Wojtowicz: A voice of reason
By Greg Kowalski “Where did the money go?” If you were in Hamtramck exactly 50 years ago, you would be familiar with that question. It was the slogan that…
For that last-minute gift, go Hamtramck Holiday Gift-o-rama
By Alan Madlane Getting frustrated in your later-than-usual holiday shopping? Perhaps it’s too crowded out there for your nerves, or your sanity’s, sake … Perhaps you just can’t…
For this runner, not even a catastrophic accident can keep her down
By Alan Madlane Amanda Jaczkowski’s story is a fairly amazing one. On Tuesday, July 25, 2017, she was riding her bicycle on Third Ave. in Detroit, making a right…
At this ‘coven,’ it’s all about art, not witches’ spells
By Joe Myrick Special to The Review The word “coven” is used to describe a community of witches taking part in, well, witch activities. Like “Fire burn and…
Conant celebrates, bigger future coming
By Walter Wasacz Walking through the Bangladeshi festival — which last weekend celebrated its 20th year holding this event — brought back memories. I was there for that first…
This year’s Hamtramck Labor Day Festival poster makes its debut
By Charles Sercombe The Hamtramck Labor Day Festival is just five weeks away. Sorry, we don’t mean to be a downer, but July is just about done with, and…
Hamtramck Baseball Stadium gets some rock star treatment
By Charles Sercombe Detroit rocker Jack White has proved to be a major league player in the restoration of the historic Hamtramck Baseball Stadium. White and his “Warstic Woodmen” hosted…
Hamtramck’s magic man pulls another award out of the hat
By Alan “Nothing up our sleeves” Madlane There are magicians, and then there are Magicians. And then there is Al the Only, Hamtramck’s (Own-ly) Son, who’s got just…
Still working on that beach body? Fitness coach has a plan for you
By Joe Myrick Special to The Review Now that summer is here, a lot of us are still scrambling to get into shape. A major challenge for most folks…
Veteran rock musician contradicts music industry myth
(Editor’s note: Hamtramck is home to many musicians who record, put out albums and tour the world. Freelance writer Susan Kirwan writes about the challenges facing musicians.) By…
