In Hamtramck, taking a tour of the world comes easy
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter Smiles were free and laughter was plentiful at last Saturday’s (April 24) World’s Fair at People’s Community Services (PCS). About 200 people showed up for…
Street life: Baseball, Punks, Polish Muslims & Strawberry Festival
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck. A version of this article first appeared in modeldmedia.com) By Walter Wasacz Of all the seasons, springtime in Hamtramck…
Movers and Shakers…
Movers and Shakers… By Ian Perrotta Fuad F. Katbi, M.D., is a cardiologist who practices at 10005 Jos. Campau. Originally from Damascus, Syria, Katbi graduated from the University of Damascus…
Comedy concert provides laughs and a helping hand
By Lisa Robertson Special to The Review For 20 years Forgotten Harvest has been able to provide free food to needy families in Hamtramck and the metro area. Unfortunately, the…
Program offers free windows, doors and paint job for old houses
If you live in a house built before 1978 – and in Hamtramck that means most houses – you may qualify for some major repairs. The catch is, there must…
Street Life: The story of the world can often be found here at home
(Editor-at-Large Walter Wasacz writes a weekly column on life in Hamtramck. A version of this article first appeared in modeldmedia.com) By Walter Wasacz When I was at The Citizen newspaper,…
At St. Florian Parish, it’s strawberry season once again
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter Hamtramck certainly loves its foods. In February, the city celebrated all things paczki. Next weekend, the strawberry takes center stage. On May 1 and 2,…
Dive into rock and roll fun at Public Pool
Artist Tim Hailey’s large-mural-on-Tyvek show “Take A Chance on Rock & Roll” made a huge splash at its March opening at Hamtramck’s new gallery space Public Pool. This Friday (April…
At People’s Community Center, it’s one-stop shopping for services
(Freelance writer Lisa Robertson will be spotlighting the various social service organizations that serve Hamtramck in the next several weeks.) By Lisa Robertson Special to The Review Hamtramck’s People’s Community…
Serving you … At Friendship House, you have a friend indeed
(Freelance writer Lisa Robertson will be spotlighting the various social service organizations that serve Hamtramck in the next several weeks.) By Lisa Robertson Special to The Review The Detroit Friendship…
