New Concept, Same Owners: Mama Lu’s to Become Asian Restaurant Happy Cat

By Beth Milligan | March 12, 2026

Fans of Mama Lu’s in downtown Traverse City have two months to order their final tacos from the Front Street restaurant. As they approach their … Read More >>

City Eyes Parking Rate Increases, Changes to Rotary Square Alley

By Beth Milligan | March 11, 2026

Fees for electric vehicle charging, longer meter hours during the summer, and rate increases are some of the potential changes on the horizon for parking … Read More >>

Your 2026 Road Construction Guide: US-31, Bridges, Franke, Hammond, Cass & More

By Beth Milligan | March 10, 2026

The feeling of spring in the air means another season is also upon us: road construction season. For residents, the most impactful project this year … Read More >>

Eleven St. Patrick's Day Events in Northern Michigan

March 9, 2026

Say “sláinte” at one of the festive pub crawls, grab your lucky shoes for some Irish dancing (or a leprechaun race!), hit the slopes, or … Read More >>

TCAPS Trustees to Vote on $17.2 Million Fieldhouse Project

By Beth Milligan | March 9, 2026

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) trustees will vote to approve the $17.2 million construction of a new fieldhouse and after-school clubhouse next to East … Read More >>

A Big Impact: Ten Years In At TC's Women-Powered Philanthropy Group

By Art Bukowski | March 8, 2026

Ten years. Three million dollars. Countless lives changed for the better, in one way or another. It was 2016 when a few women got together … Read More >>

Northern Michigan Oil and Gas Industry Down, But Not Out

By Art Bukowski | March 7, 2026

It just ain’t like it used to be. For the second half of the 20th century, oil and gas was a huge industry in northern … Read More >>

End of Season Happenings at Hickory, Holiday

March 6, 2026

Traverse City's two local ski hills have announced closing dates/celebrations: Mt. Holiday will be closed March 9–12 to preserve snow for the annual slush cup, … Read More >>

Concerns Mount Over Jail Conditions; Facilities Study Moves Forward

By Beth Milligan | March 6, 2026

Concerns over conditions at the Grand Traverse County Jail are mounting, with an engineer telling county commissioners Wednesday they should be “seriously considering” moving to … Read More >>

Groundwork Center Announces New CEO

By Craig Manning | March 5, 2026

The Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities has a new leader, the northern Michigan nonprofit announced Thursday. Jim Bruckbauer, a longtime member of the Groundwork team, … Read More >>

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