Traverse City News and Events

Restaurant & Retail Businesses On the Move Downtown & Beyond

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 19, 2025

Multiple restaurant and retail changes are underway in downtown Traverse City, from the opening of new brunch spot The Dandy on Front Street and photography studio Open Aura on State Street to the closure of Cherry Hill and (soon) Daisy Jane to the listing of multiple properties for lease or rent. The Ticker has the latest on those and numerous other business updates from across the region.

Downtown Traverse City
A project 18 months in the making is opening its doors on Front Street. After purchasing the former Green House Café building at 115 East Front Street in early 2024, Red Spire Brunch House owners Chad Hall and Joshua Anderson …

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Suspects Plead Not Guilty, Denied Bond in TC Shooting

Two teenage suspects in the murder of a Traverse City Parking Services employee and attempted murder of a …

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City Considers Placemaking Project with New Downtown Hotel

Traverse City planning commissioners will review a proposed partnership for a pedestrian placemaking project with the developer …

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Local Toys For Tots Will Kick Off Seasonal Campaign This Weekend

‘Tis the season for Toys for Tots.

Toys for Tots of Northwest Michigan has announced that it …

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Today Wednesday, November 19, 2025

5:00 PM

Women in Tech Meetup - TC

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Here:Say Presents: Absolute Beginners

Storytellers will tell true, first-person stories about a time in their lives that they had to navigate novelty, … More Info >>

7:30 PM

Free Community Yoga Class

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Seasonal Showtime: 20+ Holiday Shows, Concerts, Ballets & Plays

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Data Center Explored for Kalkaska

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City Parking Employee Found Shot Dead in Deck

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Two Arrested After Robbery, Police Chase in Traverse City

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Residence Inn By Marriott (Finally) Opens In East Bay Township

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How Dual Enrollment And Early College Programs Became Crucial Offerings For NMC, TCAPS

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Hickory Hills Ski Area Targets Dec 19 Opening

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Budget Earmark Could Make Northern Michigan The State's Hub For Forestry Training

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Area Home Sales Up In October

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Traverse City Comedy Fest Returns in 2026; Gary Gulman Announced as First Headliner

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Referee Charged with Assault & Battery Following Soccer Match Incident

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Density Limits, Water District, Housing, FishPass & More on City Agenda

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Land Of 9,000 Airbnbs: Northern Michigan's Short-Term Rental Market, By The Numbers

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County Commissioners Talk Airport Expansion, Bonds

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