Film incentive program means jobs, jobs, jobs
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz A few weeks ago in Model D, we ran a powerful essay by Dave Krieger, who…
City Hall Insider
By Charles Sercombe The City Council met on March 8 in a special meeting. Councilmembers Catrina Stackpoole and Shahab Ahmed were absent. The meeting ran for over two hours, which…
When it comes to Hamtramck’s smartest, there’s no question about it
By Ian Perrotta Answer: This Hamtramck resident will appear on the television quiz show Jeopardy on Wednesday, March 9. Question: Who is Harley Savage? That’s right. For the first time…
Movers and shakers: Rebecca Binno Savage
By Ian Perrotta Who she is: Born in Detroit and employed in advertising for nine years, Rebecca Binno Savage attended Columbia University’s school of Architecture, Planning and Preservation where she…
Time once again to get ready to rock at the ‘Blowout’
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck) By Walter Wasacz In less than a week Hamtramck will host the Blowout, one of the largest independent street…
City Hall Insider
The City Council met on Feb. 22, and the meeting lasted for one hour and 15 minutes. Mayor Karen Majewski and Councilmember Cathie Gordon were absent. Huh … here’s a…
Movers and shakers: Eve Doster Knepp
Who she is: Though she’s no longer the city’s Special Events Coordinator due to budget cuts, the party is still going strong for Hamtramck resident Eve Doster Knepp. These days…
Wrestling captain’s accomplishments make Hamtramck High School history
By Ian Perrotta In wrestling, a little bit of determination can go a long way. Just ask Ahmed Fadhel. Last weekend Fadhel competed at the Division 2 District Championships. Placing…
City’s cultural life about to explode wide open
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz Earlier this week at The Review office we were talking about what’s going on around town…
Despite great medical news, there are pressing issues at home
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck.) By Walter Wasacz The remarkable recovery of Hamtramckan Vladimir “Joe” Vujic continues to captivate us. It’s a story of…
