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
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…
For this musician, Hamtramck has a special place in his ‘heart’
By Mike Murphy Special to The Review Almost everybody has heard about California girls, but Michael Hurtt and The Haunted Hearts have a special thing when it comes to Hamtramck…
This weekend offers plenty of entertainment – and it’s all for free
By Charles Sercombe Get on your dancing shoes because this year’s festival will be swinging and rocking, Motown style. The Contours (featuring Sylvester Potts) and the Miracles (tribute band) will…
Hall of Shame …
By Charles Sercombe We’ll give the city some credit. Yes, there are code inspectors working the streets and issuing tickets to people who allow their property to become a dump.…
Should garbage cans remain in the alley? Discuss, please
“Trash, won’t pick it up Take them lights away Trash, won’t pick it up Don’t take your life away Trash, don’t try to take my life away” The New York…
City Hall Insider …
What is our City Council up to these days? We have the scoop and the highlights – as well as the lowlights – of the latest council meeting. By Charles…
This year’s election is blah, but the gossip is juicy
By Charles Sercombe We’ve already reported how lame the City Council race has played out this campaign season. There was hardly any campaigning, at least from what many political observers…
Locals pitch in to help Hamtramck man’s medical expense
By David Piestrzynski The community is pulling together for Hamtramck resident Thomas “T.J.” Zuchowski. In June, Zuchowski, a 23-year-old Wayne State University accounting graduate, injured his spine while diving near…
Locally grown organic goods is part of new Farmer’s Market
By Charles Sercombe It may be small now, but there is plenty of room for growth for Hamtramck’s first-ever Farmer’s Market. It’s the brainchild of Alex and Zina Lumelsky, who…
