Traverse City News and Events

Front Street Projects Up for Approval: MAWBY Tasting Room, Nicolet Headquarters

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 14, 2026

After more than 50 years in Leelanau County, MAWBY is expanding to downtown Traverse City. Traverse City commissioners will vote Monday to approve a liquor license for a new MAWBY tasting room on the ground floor of the Bella Vita @302 building under construction at the former J&S Hamburg property. Another Front Street project is also on the agenda Monday, with commissioners to vote on approving the headquarters for Nicolet National Bank on East Front Street.

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A second location for MAWBY could soon be coming to the region. The Laing family, owners of the sparkling wine company, submitted a liquor license application to the city for a new tasting …

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State Wants Answers For Boardman Sewer Breach

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TCAPS Affirms Plans to Demolish 1958 Gym, Supports Wrestling Addition to Provide Four Total Courts

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