Traverse City News and Events

County Commissioners Approve Bridge Letter, Cancer Resolution, Brownfield Plan, Road Bonds

By Beth Milligan | Oct. 16, 2025

Grand Traverse County commissioners Wednesday approved a letter urging continued state action to replace the demolished pedestrian bridge by the Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park, a resolution honoring the late Holly T. Bird and breast cancer awareness, a brownfield plan for a Three Mile Road apartment complex, and bonds for a local street project.

State Park Pedestrian Bridge
Commissioners voted unanimously – with Brian McCallister, Rob Hentschel, and Fern Spence absent – to issue a letter to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) thanking the state for its “commitment to replacing the pedestrian skybridge at the Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park with an ADA-compliant structure.” …

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East Bay Township Approves Corridor Improvement Authority

East Bay Township trustees voted Monday to establish a corridor improvement authority (CIA) - a type of …

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Rotary Square Design Unveiled; Price Tag Estimated at $2.55M

Following an extensive public engagement process, a final design is being unveiled this week for Rotary Square …

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Traverse City Central Will Honor Its State-Title-Winning 1985 Football Team At This Friday’s Game

Traverse City Central High School will mark the 40-year anniversary of one of its three state championship …

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City Eyes Next Steps for Complete Streets, Bijou/Carnegie Buildings

A long-discussed complete streets policy will head to Traverse City commissioners for a first look Monday. Commissioners …

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Today Thursday, October 16, 2025

9:00 AM

HIStory / HERstory: Whose Story?

This exhibition explores the idea that the victors have written history. It opens Aug. 15 at 5pm with … More Info >>

9:00 AM

Something To Smile About: Mixed Media Paintings by Carol C Spaulding

Enjoy this small group of new mixed media paintings that runs from Sept. 2 - Dec. 17. See … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Leelanau Reads Banned Books Discussion

Leelanau County libraries are hosting a community read of Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried" in honor of … More Info >>

10:30 AM

Family Playgroup

Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to join for free, nature-based playgroups on the 1st & 3rd … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Beneath the Surface: Training Tomorrow’s Water Stewards

The Great Lakes Water Studies Institute at NMC is advancing freshwater, groundwater, & marine science through cutting-edge technology, … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Dewey Blocksma: Roundtable

Blocksma's artwork is a gathering of figures & ideas, real & imagined, informed by medicine & art. Common … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Guild Pop-Up Exhibit: Jane Kendra

Embracing the Horizon. Kendra uses the striking colors of the Great Lakes as the inspiration for her waterscape … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Highways & Byways

CTAC, TC invited Michigan artists to submit work for Highways and Byways, a juried exhibition exploring the roads … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Ice Into Ocean: Arctic Tracings

This exhibition is the result of a seven year collaboration between Cy Keener & Justine Holzman, exploring how … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Light/House- Ruminations on the Storm

Enjoy the curious & fantastically strange artwork of multi-disciplinary artist Saul Gray-Hildenbrand. His sculptures, paintings & fiber wall … More Info >>

12:00 PM

3rd Annual When Form Meets Function Exhibit

This juried show spotlights artists who work in three dimensions - clay, wood & fiber - & gives … More Info >>

12:00 PM

The 17th Annual Frankfort Film Festival

Oct. 15-19. Films include "Tina" "Every Little Thing," "Dahomey," "The Life of Chuck," "Scrapper," "Small Things Like These," … More Info >>

2:00 PM

Leelanau Reads Banned Books Discussion

Leelanau County libraries are hosting a community read of Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried" in honor of … More Info >>

2:00 PM

Secret Beach at Love Farm

From Oct. 4-25, Thursdays & Saturdays from 2-6pm, the Cathedral at Love Farm hosts Secret Beach, an exhibit … More Info >>

5:30 PM

Bellaire Business After Hours

Network with other business owners & professionals. Cash bar, snacks, refreshments & door prizes. More Info >>

6:00 PM

International Affairs Forum's Inaugural Annual Gala

Peter Meijer, former Michigan Congressman & military veteran, will be the keynote speaker. Meijer will share his perspectives … More Info >>

7:00 PM

Musical Theatre

Experience the stars of tomorrow as Interlochen Arts Academy musical theatre students light up the stage with a … More Info >>

7:30 PM

Screams In the Dark Haunted Attractions

Embark on a terrifying adventure through the twisted halls of Blackwood Manor & the haunting paths of Trails … More Info >>

Toy Store Trouble Ahead?

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East Bay Township Updates: Safe Routes to School/Three Mile Trail, Holiday Woodlands, CIA

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'Nowhere Else to Go': How Northern Michigan's Senior Housing Shortage Is Exacerbating Every Other Market Hurdle

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Garfield Township Approves Shell Redevelopment, New YouthWork Headquarters

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TCPD Opens New Substation on State Street

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New Korean BBQ Restaurant Opening in Warehouse District; More Restaurant, Retail News

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Garfield Township Man Arrested After Impregnating Teen Daughter

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Ann Arbor Firm Acquires Cambium Analytica

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Green Lake Township Man Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse Material

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Inaugural Northern Michigan Dance Festival Launches Oct 10-12

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North Ed Foundation Announced as CherryT Ball Drop Beneficiary

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Registration Now Open For Traverse Connect’s 2025 Economic Summit

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YMCA Prepares for Major Expansion

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Resolution For Hotel Tax Amendment Gets Support Of Four City Commission Candidates

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