Traverse City News and Events

Garfield Township to Consider Apartment Complex, Food Truck Ordinance, Wireless Tower

By Beth Milligan | May 13, 2026

Garfield Township planning commissioners will discuss a proposed new 108-unit apartment complex on Creekside Drive off Silver Lake Road, hold a public hearing on a … Read More >>


NMC Breaking Ground This Week On Geothermal Project

By Craig Manning | May 13, 2026

Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) announced Monday that this week will mark the start of its “second campus master plan project.” The project, the installation of … Read More >>


GT County Updates: Building Projects, Crisis Center, Treasurer’s Office

By Beth Milligan | May 12, 2026

Grand Traverse County will take significant steps forward on several building projects this week, including breaking ground on Project Alpha on LaFranier Road, ratifying an … Read More >>


City Commissioners to Tackle New Budget, Shared Agreements, Deputy City Manager’s Departure

By Beth Milligan | May 11, 2026

Traverse City commissioners will hold a series of back-to-back meetings tonight tackling several subjects, including the new proposed 2026-27 budget – which City Manager Benjamin … Read More >>


National Parks at the Center of Debate Over How to Tell America's Story

May 11, 2026

This week’s Northern Express — sister publication of The Ticker — heads into the great outdoors, with a stop at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. When … Read More >>


Ashley Ochoa's Bringing Nutrition, Comfort To Cancer Patients

By Ross Boissoneau | May 10, 2026

For cancer patients, treatment can mean hours in an infusion chair — tired, nauseous, far from home and often without easy access to healthy food. … Read More >>


Signs Of Life: Inside TCAPS' First Year Of Enrollment Growth Since 2019

By Craig Manning | May 9, 2026

It’s been seven years since Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) saw an enrollment increase. Barring any unforeseen adjustments in the next few weeks, though, … Read More >>


Munson Healthcare Hospitals Earn Top “A” Safety Grades from Leapfrog Group

May 8, 2026

Munson Healthcare announced this week that all eligible Munson hospitals have earned an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group in the organization’s Spring 2026 Hospital … Read More >>


Humanitarian Award Winners Announced

By Beth Milligan | May 8, 2026

The Traverse City Human Rights Commission (HRC) has announced the recipients of the 2026 Sara Hardy Humanitarian Award and the Humanitarian Business/Organization Award. Immigration Law & … Read More >>


Hickory Hills Day Camp Registration Opens May 13

By Beth Milligan | May 8, 2026

Parents will have another childcare option this summer as the City of Traverse City revives its summer day camp at Hickory Hills after several years … Read More >>



Modern Bird Opening Bakery in Former Mary’s Space; Bay Bread Opening New Location in Hagerty Cafe

Read More >>

Park Updates: Camp Greilick, Historic Barns, Vasa, Civic Center & More

Read More >>

City to Host East Side Placemaking Workshop Wednesday

Read More >>

City Enters Negotiations w/Performance Venue for Bijou, Extends Carnegie Lease, Approves Farmers Market Pavilion Construction

Read More >>

Is There Light At The End Of The Tunnel For The Old Mission Wineries Lawsuit?

Read More >>

After The Flood: YMCA Leaders Talk Remediation Process, Reopening Plans

Read More >>

Northern Michigan’s Most Iconic Eats, 2026 Edition

Read More >>

The Uphill Battle Of Building A Wellness Hub In Traverse City

Read More >>

TCBN: Cool Properties, Cool Realtors, Top Sellers

Read More >>

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market Back This Weekend

Read More >>

Major Downtown Properties Available, If The Price Is Right

Read More >>

Inaugural Great Lakes Child Safety Conference To Be Held Next Week

Read More >>

After Opt-Outs From Grand Traverse County, BATA, And NMC, Is East Bay’s TIF Plan Still Alive?

Read More >>

It's Time For The 20th Annual 40Under40

Read More >>