Traverse City News and Events

Join The Ticker for April Recess at Commongrounds!

March 28, 2024

Join The Ticker for a special spring Recess at Commongrounds in downtown Traverse City on Wednesday, April 3 - where attendees will be entered to ... Read More >>


GT Regional Land Conservancy Acquires $5.1M Property in East Bay Township

By Beth Milligan | March 28, 2024

Property recently targeted for a large-scale housing complex in East Bay Township has been purchased for $5.1 million by the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy ... Read More >>


173-Home Rental Subdivision, Timber Ridge Expansion Proposed

By Beth Milligan | March 27, 2024

A 38.5-acre property off Hammond Road between Vanderlip and Four Mile roads – which has been the site of multiple proposed developments over the last ... Read More >>


Leadership Changes, Housing Project, Commons Trail on Garfield Agenda

By Beth Milligan | March 26, 2024

Garfield Township trustees will vote tonight (Tuesday) to create a new position of township manager and downgrade the supervisor role to a part-time position and ... Read More >>


What's Next for Nonprofits at Planned Innovation Center Site?

March 25, 2024

Change is coming to a small but busy corner of Elmwood Township that will soon house the Traverse City Freshwater Research & Innovation Center.  The ... Read More >>


Land Bank Plans New Uses for Crestwood, Kingsley, Boardman Properties

By Beth Milligan | March 25, 2024

New life could be coming to local properties thanks to the Grand Traverse County Land Bank Authority, which partners with other area governments and groups ... Read More >>


Meet Traverse City's Behind-The-Scenes Patrons Of Youth Music

By Craig Manning | March 24, 2024

It’s been around for 92 years, doled out tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships, and helped nearly 500 local students pursue musical aspirations. Yet ... Read More >>


NMC Audio Tech Program Plots Fundraiser Concert

By Craig Manning | March 23, 2024

The audio tech program at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) has announced a spring benefit concert to raise money for scholarships. The event, called “Rockin’ Into ... Read More >>


How Two TC Filmmakers Captured The Story Of Michigan’s Arthouse Movie Theater Heritage

By Craig Manning | March 23, 2024

Much like Traverse City does now, Marquette once had two single-screen arthouse movie theaters operating downtown. While the theaters themselves no longer exist – at ... Read More >>


$30-$40 Million Technology/Logistics Park Proposed Next to Airport

By Beth Milligan | March 22, 2024

A new technology and logistics park – that could eventually feature over 200,000 square feet of distribution facilities, warehousing, light industrial, office, data processing, laboratories, ... Read More >>



Local Wineries Score In Largest U.S. Wine Competition

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Judge Dismisses Studio 8 Lawsuit Against City, Three Individuals

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Avelo Airlines Coming to TVC with Direct Service to New Haven

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Has Equilibrium Arrived For Traverse City Home Sales?

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Silver Lake Wake Ordinance, Civic Center Repairs, Park Projects on County Agenda

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Having Ticker Technical Problems? The Answer Is In Your Cookie Jar.

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New Agritourism Summit Aims For Common Ground

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Fife Lake Council Rejects RV Park

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DDA Delays TIF Plan Vote by A Month

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City to Talk Two-Way Streets, Governmental Center Security, Ceasefire Resolution

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Beyond the Ballot with the League of Women Voters

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TSO Relaunches as Traverse City Philharmonic; $500K Gift Advances New Center/School

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DDA Board to Consider Delaying TIF Plan

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East Front/Parkway Project: Construction Updates, Business Struggles & More

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