Marking an anniversary: Bobby Kennedy’s visit to city precedes tragedy
A few years ago Greg Kowalski wrote about the anniversary of Robert Kennedy’s visit to Hamtramck. This year marks the 50th anniversary of that visit. In commemoration of that…
Former first lady is remembered in library mural
By Alan Madeleine America lost a first lady a few weeks ago. But Hamtramck still has her, in a way. Barbara (nee Pierce) Bush, wife of 41st president George…
St. Florian Strawberry Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary
By Alan Madeleine This weekend’s St. Florian Strawberry Festival is a little more sweet and juicy. The festival marks its 50th anniversary. Ever since it started in 1968…
Friday fish fry is a Hamtramck favorite
By Charles Sercombe For food lovers Lenten season in Hamtramck means one thing: Friday fish frys. The city offers three places in town specializing in the tradition:…
Get ready for another party
By Charles Sercombe Just as Paczki Day fades away, there is another yearly party coming up. The 5th Annual Hamtramck Music Festival will roll out starting on March…
Let the party begin: Paczki Day brings on the Mardi Gras spirit
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s very own holiday kicks off this Saturday. At 10 a.m. the annual 5K Paczki Run starts at Jos. Campau just south of Holbrook (in front…
Author about Hamtramck uncorks a new one on city’s bars
By Alan Madeleine Greg Kowalski is one busy guy. He not only has a full-time job in West Bloomfield’s city hall, he is also chairman of the Hamtramck’s…
Ukrainian community celebrates new home for museum
By Alan Madeleine The Review Special Writer This town is just bursting with history. It is at once a singular history of American immigration, but also a million separate…
Arts fest is about neighbors
By Charles Sercombe Expect to see a lot of people walking the streets this Saturday. For the eighth year in a row, the Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival will…
Hamtramck gets national recognition for being a ‘foodie’ town
By Alan Madeleine The Review Special Writer Hamtramck, you keep on surprising us. Once hailed as a rising star of a town by music reporting giant Rolling Stone, Hamtramck’s…
