Hamtown’s Movers and Shakers … »
by Alan Madeleine
Who she is: Deb Nevinski, recently retired Administrative Assistant for Community & Economic Development for the City of Hamtramck
You recently retired from working for the City of Hamtramck. What was your last day? And do you remember your first day worked?
Well, my last day worked was Jan. 29. I started work with the [...]
A final song and dance to Black History Month »
By Ian Perrotta
Review Staffwriter
There was a lesson to be learned last Friday at Dickinson West Elementary School. And it was taught by the students.
To cap a month-long observance of Black History Month, the students of Dickenson West put on a presentation to commemorate the struggles and triumphs of African-Americans. Titled “A Journey from the Past [...]
Snow, snow everywhere but where are the kids? »
By Charles Sercombe
For the second week in a row, Hamtramck was walloped with a snowfall of several inches.
And as usual, Hamtramckans slogged through the wet mush without much notice. This time around, the city’s newest snow removal company took over clearing the major streets and according to City Manager Bill Cooper, they did a good [...]
Get ready to be ‘blown out’ »
By Alan Madeleine
Review Staffwriter
And no, we’re not talking here about the norovirus that’s making digestive systems empty from here all the way to Rhode Island.
We’re referring to that renowned Hamtramck rock ‘n’ roll jambalaya, the Hamtramck Blowout — and it’s almost that time once again.
Perhaps you’ve noticed those early March weekends in years past, where [...]
New Orleans can have Mardi Gras, we’ve got paczki »
(Editor’s note: Our “cub” reporter, Alan Madeleine, has a degree in English and also has a master’s degree in something. He owns not only a dictionary, but also a thesaurus. In his spare time you can find him on stage at Planet Ant.)
By Alan Madeleine
The assignment, a seemingly simple one: experience Hamtramck’s version of Mardi [...]
Hamtramck’s ‘Tex’ rolls in the dough »
By Alan Madeleine
That Man in the Paczki Suit (you would almost certainly have seen him wandering the streets of Hamtramck on Tuesday) has a name: Tex.
And he wants to be your Mr. Paczki next year too.
And forever.
The apparent brainchild of Eve Doster Knepp (the city’s Special Events Coordinator), Mr. Paczki was unquestionably a hit with [...]
Knights of Columbus prove home is where the heart is »
By Ian Perrotta
Review Staffwriter
You don’t have to have a home to be hospitable. Just ask Hamtramck’s Knights of Columbus.
Despite losing their hall on Conant St., the Knights of Columbus have not lost their willingness to help out. The organization continues to remain active in charitable work throughout the Hamtramck and Detroit communities.
“We don’t do it [...]
Hamtown movers and shakers … »
By Ian Perrotta
Who is he?
Alex Maysura is no stranger to Hamtramck. For over four decades he was a resident of different locations in and around the city, and for several years he operated a small printing business at various sites. Now, Maysura is a Master of Social Work intern from Wayne State University completing his [...]
No matter how you say it, paczki is known the world over »
By Alan Madeleine
Review Staffwriter
Behold the mighty paczki.
They ain’t just doughnuts, people.
As most old-guard Hamtramckans know, Fat Tuesday in these parts equals Paczki Day. The day before the Catholic holy day of Ash Wednesday — alternately known as Mardi Gras (literally, “Tuesday Fat”) in New Orleans — is one of the best days of the year [...]
New state office opens with fanfare and hope for economy »
By Ian Perrotta
Review Staffwriter
Tuesday (Feb. 2) may have been Groundhog Day, but in Hamtramck nothing overshadowed the grand opening of the new Department of Human Services Building.
The 30,000-square-foot building will house about 200 state employees and provide a range of services. It was formally dedicated with a mid-morning ribbon cutting ceremony that capped 14 months [...]
