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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…

‘Hamtramck Hustle’ is no longer just about guys with cool cars

‘Hamtramck Hustle’ is no longer just about guys with cool cars

    By Kristin Rose Special to The Review Overheard at the 7th Annual Hamtramck Hustle Car Show: “I didn’t know so many chicks were into this kind of thing!”…

After 23 years, Zen Center is still attracting thousands of visitors

After 23 years, Zen Center is still attracting thousands of visitors

     Tanni Deb Special to The Review           Tucked away in one of the city’s many tightly-knit neighborhoods is an amazing site.           At the corner of Casmere and…

DIA masterpieces find a new home in Hamtramck

DIA masterpieces find a new home in Hamtramck

    By Charles Sercombe           Can’t make it to the Detroit Institute of Arts?           Well, put on your walking shoes because the DIA has come to Hamtramck. Recently,…

Question and answer with ‘Save Hamtramck Trees’

Question and answer with ‘Save Hamtramck Trees’

    By Charles Sercombe           In response to the city’s tree removal/sidewalk repair project underway, a group of residents have banded together and created a Facebook page in response,…

Grillin’ and chillin’ at the Planet Ant

Grillin’ and chillin’ at the Planet Ant

    By Robert Taylor Special to the Review Chances are if you’ve driven down Caniff you’ve noticed the Planet Ant Theatre. And while it’s hard to miss the bright…