Traverse City News and Events

City Commission to Consider Short-Term Rental Caps

By Beth Milligan | June 4, 2026

Traverse City commissioners will consider caps on short-term rentals that could significantly reduce the number allowed in different zoning districts. That’s one of several issues they plan to tackle as they work with staff to implement the city’s new strategic action plan and objectives and key results (OKRs). Removing barriers to childcare and housing and holding more joint meetings with other boards to encourage better collaboration are also on the list.

Commissioners Monday received their first quarterly update since adopting OKRs – a list of targeted goals and outcomes for the city’s recently adopted strategic action plan – in March. City Director of Communications & Strategic Initiatives Colleen Paveglio sought …

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Nurses, Munson Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

Munson Healthcare and the Traverse City Munson Nurses Association (TCMNA) have reached a tenative contract agreement, both parties …

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Governmental Center Repairs Top County Agenda

Grand Traverse County commissioners will tackle a full agenda today (Wednesday) that includes multiple areas of concern …

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MDOT to Finish Three Mile Project This Week Ahead of Schedule

Crews for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) are expected to finish the US-31/Three Mile Road intersection …

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NMC Announces 2026 Fellows

Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) has announced the 2026 recipients of its Fellow award, typically touted as the …

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Today Thursday, June 4, 2026

2:00 PM

East Bay Corners Farmers Market

Shop fresh local produce, baked goods, handmade items & more while connecting with neighbors & supporting regional farmers … More Info >>

2:00 PM

Thursday Afternoon Interlochen Farm Market

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3:00 PM

Northern Michigan Food Donation Workshop: Doubling Impact by 2030

Join Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan, & Goodwill Northern Michigan for a focused, solutions-oriented … More Info >>

5:00 PM

Food is Medicine

Less Cancer is hosting a community workshop titled Food Is Medicine, focused on the powerful relationship between nutrition, … More Info >>

5:00 PM

NMRPOA Meeting

Northern MI Rental Property Owners Association (NMRPOA), a non-profit organization assisting landlords & real estate investors, will hold … More Info >>

5:30 PM

Sons of Norway Christian Radish Lodge

Meeting at 5:30pm; potluck at 6pm. Join locals with Norwegian & Swedish ancestry to enjoy fellowship. More Info >>

6:00 PM

"To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar" Viewing Party

This screening party includes drag performances, community energy & special appearances from Deija Vaton & Mercedes Benz-Over. Doors … More Info >>

6:00 PM

Let's Make A Musical - Free Showcase!

Enjoy a performance of "The Trouble with the Thompson Triplets," an original musical by Frankfort Elementary students, with … More Info >>

6:00 PM

Old Mission Peninsula Historical Soc. Annual Meeting

This meeting includes the election of officers, celebrating accomplishments, making future plans & a potluck. Non-members welcome. More Info >>

7:00 PM

Robert Downes Presents “Stories & Songs” Multimedia Performance

A fundraiser to support the Chalfonte Theatre Capital Campaign. TC author, singer-songwriter & storyteller Robert Downes brings his … More Info >>

TC Planning Commission Considers Riparian Buffer Ordinance, East Front Properties

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City Closes on Brown Bridge Quiet Area Expansion

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Join Us For a Picnic in the Piazza Recess Wednesday!

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City to Discuss Boardman/State/Cass, Carnegie Building, Attorney Replacement, Zoning Changes

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What's New at Up North Pride

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Learning to Fly: Talking Roots and Wings with Six NMC Aviation Alumni

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TCAPS Fieldhouse Fees At Issue

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Dream Big, Do Good: 11 Of Traverse City’s Exceptional 2026 Graduates

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County Considers New Positions, BPW Changes, PACE North Sale, America Anniversary Celebration

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Interlochen To Raze Cabin Formerly Named For Epstein

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Garfield Township Approves PILOT Ordinance, River East Contract; Talks Next Steps for Red Drive, South Airport

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Fife Lake Man Arrested After Found with Drugs, Stolen Tools

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Road Commission Eyes Future of South Airport Road

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Boyne Mountain Notches ‘Michigan’s Latest Ski Season Ever’ With Memorial Day Skiing

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