Traverse City News and Events

Downtown TC to Host "Community Canvas" Art Event

By Beth Milligan | Dec. 29, 2025

The Downtown Traverse City Association (DTCA) will host a "a self-guided, all-day creative crawl celebrating public art, local culture, and downtown businesses" called Community Canvas … Read More >>


Priorities Emerge for East Bay TIF Plan

By Beth Milligan | Dec. 29, 2025

East Bay Township’s newly formed Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) board – tasked with overseeing funding priorities and project implementation for the US-31 Beach District – … Read More >>


Welcome To The Open Space

Dec. 29, 2025

Ticker readers simply can’t get enough of real estate news and homes for sale. So we’re playing along and bringing you more. Launching January 2, … Read More >>


Where To Ring In 2026 In (Traverse City) Style

By Ross Boissoneau | Dec. 28, 2025

Counting the days, hours, and minutes to the New Year? Here’s a sampling of what to do as we bid adieu to 2025. Falling from … Read More >>


What’s Next for Northern Michigan? Leaders Weigh In on 2026

By Kierstin Gunsberg | Dec. 27, 2025

From celebrating the completion of major initiatives to riding out funding challenges and unexpected leadership changes, 2025 delivered big wins and big uncertainties for northern … Read More >>


Years in The Making: Northern Michigan Names Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries In 2026

By Kierstin Gunsberg | Dec. 26, 2025

The New Year is nearly here, and with it, major milestones for many of northern Michigan’s most iconic businesses and organizations. Here’s a look at … Read More >>


Shining Bright: East Bay Home A Fixture During Holiday Season

By Art Bukowski | Dec. 25, 2025

The universe has a strange way of delivering new pieces to Paul and Jenny Sparks’ growing collection of holiday decorations. Sometimes, admirers of their ambitious … Read More >>


From Ski Resort Conditions to Snow-Clearing Updates, Here’s Your Winter Break Report

By Beth Milligan | Dec. 24, 2025

While warmer temperatures will likely make for a semi-green Christmas, snow is still front of mind for everyone from ski resort operators to local plow … Read More >>


Third Individual Charged After Parking Deck Shooting Investigation

By Art Bukowski | Dec. 23, 2025

A third individual was charged after an investigation into a fatal shooting at the Larry C. Hardy parking deck. Austin C. Bucco, 20, was recently … Read More >>


Pavilions Charts New Course for Future

By Beth Milligan | Dec. 23, 2025

Following several bumpy years that included the turnover of multiple leaders, financial struggles, a lawsuit with PACE North, and staffing challenges, the Grand Traverse Pavilions … Read More >>



Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool Announces Expansion at Church of the Living God

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Your 2026 Winter Race Calendar

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DDA Updates: 2026 Ballot Push for New TIF Plan, Downtown Events

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Human Bake Ovens, Sea Serpents And More: Local Author Dives Into Slabtown History

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New Audit Flags Financial Policy Shortcomings At Traverse City DDA From 2022 To 2024

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County Approves Budget, Marijuana Funding Awards

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Stone Hound, Two Sons Pizza Coming to Eighth Street; More Restaurant/Retail News

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Grand Traverse Band Shares Plans For NMC Boardman Lake Campus

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NMC To Sell Boardman Lake Campus To Grand Traverse Band Of Ottawa And Chippewa Indians

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Welcoming the Winter Solstice

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Marentette Contract, Complete Streets Policy, Density Changes, Gov Center Planning Approved

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NMC Board Approves New Three-Year Strategic Plan

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Developer Proposes to Partner with City to Revive Stalled Parking Deck

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Remote Work Is Here To Stay, New Local Study Says

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