Traverse City News and Events

The Air Quality Problem: How Wildfire Smoke Is Contributing To A Busy Summer For Munson Healthcare

By Craig Manning | Aug. 10, 2025

It's been a busy summer at Munson Medical Center (MMC) in Traverse City, with hospital leaders pointing to everything from increased tourism volumes to the … Read More >>


Local After-School Programs, Summer Camps In Jeopardy Thanks To Federal Funding Cuts

By Craig Manning | Aug. 9, 2025

A sigh of relief: That’s how Sarna Saltzman, executive director of Traverse City’s SEEDS Ecology and Education Centers, received the news that the United States … Read More >>


Dunkin’/Baskin-Robbins Combo Store Coming to East Front Street; More Business Openings, Closings, Moves

By Beth Milligan | Aug. 8, 2025

A combined Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins store is coming to the former Taco Bell space at 816 East Front Street – the first of six new … Read More >>


Munson Shares Final Update on Stabbing Incident; All Victims Now Released

By Craig Manning | Aug. 7, 2025

All 11 victims of the stabbing incident that occurred at the Traverse City Walmart on Saturday, July 26 have been released from the hospital or … Read More >>


County Commissioners Approve Sheriff’s Office/GT Band Cross-Deputization, Building Projects

By Beth Milligan | Aug. 7, 2025

Grand Traverse County commissioners Wednesday approved what officials described as a long-overdue agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and … Read More >>


City Water Projects, Street Safety Improvements Planned

By Beth Milligan | Aug. 6, 2025

Traverse City commissioners Monday approved an agreement with Garfield Township to move forward with a project to address water pressure issues at the Grand Traverse … Read More >>


City Commissioners Approve Mill District Project, Jubilee House Funding

By Beth Milligan | Aug. 5, 2025

Traverse City commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve plans for a new mixed-use development at the former TC Millworks property on Woodmere Avenue and to … Read More >>


Community Foundation Awards Half a Million Dollars in Scholarships

Aug. 5, 2025

The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation recently awarded 277 scholarships, totaling $509,728, to 223 high school seniors, college students, and trade school students across the … Read More >>


State Tourism Office Touts $54.8 Billion Economic Impact For Michigan Tourism Industry

By Craig Manning | Aug. 4, 2025

Travel Michigan, the state office that facilitates the famous Pure Michigan promotional campaign, published its latest economic impact report last week. According to the report, … Read More >>


Proposed Front Street Hotel Heads to TC Planning Commission for Approval

By Beth Milligan | Aug. 4, 2025

New life could be coming to a long-vacant property on West Front Street next to J&S Hamburg – one of downtown’s last undeveloped parcels – … Read More >>



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Demand at Food Pantries Up 70 Percent

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We Are One People: Indigenous Artists From Across Americas Work Together In Traverse City

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Looking Back at Northern Michigan’s ‘Perfect Storm,’ 10 Years Later

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Join Us For a FREE Summer Recess at the Civic Center!

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TCBN: A New Force In Up North Real Estate

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New Elected Probate/Circuit Judge Could be Added in GT County

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GTB Announces 2 Percent Allocations

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Armed Citizen Who Intervened at Walmart Issues Public Statement, Requests Privacy

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TC Man Arrested for Embezzlement

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Peninsula Township Considers Measures from Shutting Down Departments to Selling Off Parkland in Response to Lawsuit Damages

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Bond Increased to $1M for Walmart Suspect; Competency Exam Ordered

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While You Were Sleeping: Munson Surgery Team Achieves Historic 'Single-Anesthetic' Lung Cancer Biopsy And Removal

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Hotel for Business Travelers Proposed Near Cherry Capital Airport

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