A state mandate requiring Michigan cities to replace all lead service lines in their public water supply systems could cause the planned reconstruction of Eighth Street to start two months ahead of schedule – with businesses in the corridor bracing for a potential mid-May start.
Recently enacted legislation makes cities responsible for ensuring that no …
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The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians announced the distribution of $873,420 in gaming revenue allocation to local governments and school districts this week.
The 61 recipients received funding as part of the Tribe's two percent allocation, which takes place twice per year. The Tribe received 96 applications totaling $2.6 million in funding …
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Rotary Charities of Traverse City has announced the recipients of the organization's fall grants, awarding a total $982,625 to area groups and nonprofits.
Rotary Charities focuses on distributing grants in several categories, prioritizing projects "that model inclusivity, collaboration, adaptation and resourcefulness in their design," according to the organization. Two new grant categories "distinguish high-quality projects designed to …
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The DTE Energy Foundation presented the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) with a $10,000 grant Wednesday to support victims of domestic violence.
The grant was presented at a ceremony at WRC's main office on Elmwood Avenue Wednesday morning. The funding will be used to support WRC’s emergency shelter program, which houses over 200 women and children …
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Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse wrapped up its first year in its new emergency homeless shelter Friday – a weather-extended season that saw a nearly 40 percent increase in guests served and both successes and challenges along the way, according to board members.
After opening in early November in a new facility at 517 Wellington …
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Traverse City could join other northern Michigan communities – including Kalkaska, Kingsley, and Acme – in legalizing medical marijuana facilities as soon as July.
That’s the timeline Traverse City commissioners set for themselves Monday for adopting new city regulations governing what types of medical marijuana facilities can operate where in the city. New laws that …
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Several incidents made for a busy weekend for Traverse City police officers and Grand Traverse Sheriff's Office deputies.
U&I Arrest: Bar staff jumped a man after they asked him to leave for being intoxicated and spotted what appeared to be a handgun and a pair of scissors in his possession.
U&I bartenders asked the man …
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The City of Traverse City has released a Community Resource Guide to provide a list of local services and phone numbers for community members in need.
The publication provides an overview of resources to address "the many needs of our residents and neighbors, ranging from hunger, homelessness, medical care, addiction, legal or financial assistance, and many …
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Two recipients have been chosen to receive Traverse City's Sara Hardy Humanitarian Award this year, which marks the 25th anniversary of the award.
The Human Rights Commission will present the award to Emmy Lou Cholak and Jenn Cameron at a special anniversary celebration on Monday, March 19 at the Governmental Center. The celebration will take place …
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Following nearly four years of planning and community debate, a $1.75 million fundraising campaign and a months-long renovation project, Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse is preparing to open its new emergency homeless shelter at 517 Wellington Street this Saturday (November 4).
Construction crews bustled back and forth across the property Tuesday putting finishing touches on …
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