Hamtramck Labor Day Festival: hot fun in the summertime
By Charles Sercombe The weather was perfect, people came, bands played, the canoe race was wet and wild, Big Time wrestlers put on a crazy show, and what more…
In Hamtramck, 1959 World Series champ still stands out
By Alan Madlane One of Hamtramck’s favorite sons is finding himself back in the local spotlight. Art “Pinky” Deras (his Polish grandmother gave him the nickname, never explaining why)…
Music festival makes a big comeback after a year off
By Charles Sercombe The sound of music could once again be heard in the streets of Hamtramck this past weekend. After taking a year off because of the Covid…
Head on to Downriver for a tribute to a Michigan custom car legend
By “Sailor” Rick Metcalf Special to The Review Have you ever marveled at those crazy chrome and wild-colored custom car creations at an Autorama? How about built a plastic…
A talk with ‘Hamtramck, USA’ documentary makers
By Alan Madlane Justin Feltman and Razi Jafri have a short film streaming right now, all about the last big general election held here in the city for mayor,…
Students focus on littering in public service video
By Alan Madlane Many have commented on the litter that bedevils Hamtramck on a daily basis. It swirls in the sewer grates after a heavy rain, formed of discarded…
An author’s ‘love letter’ to the City of Detroit
By Alan Madlane Elisa Sinnett is a teacher with the Hamtramck Public Schools, who also happens to be a writer. Her newest book is called “Detroit Fairy Tales,” and,…
Videographer focuses his lens on his home city – Hamtramck
By Alan Madlane Syed A. Khair is a fan of his adopted town, Hamtramck. Luckily, it turns out that he is also a skilled video creator. One with a…
Police department is prepared for aiding those with autism
By Alan Madlane The Hamtramck Police Department has a new program to help the department engage, in a positive manner, with persons on the autism spectrum that they may…
What parents should know about sending their child to kindergarten
By Charles Sercombe Enrollment for preschool and kindergarten is underway in the Hamtramck Public School District. We asked the district’s Coordinator of Pupil Services, George Blankenbaker, to talk about…
