Traverse City News and Events

City Considers Placemaking Project with New Downtown Hotel

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 18, 2025

Traverse City planning commissioners will review a proposed partnership for a pedestrian placemaking project with the developer of a new Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel downtown … Read More >>

City Addresses Parking Garage Security Following Shooting

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 17, 2025

Following a tragic weekend incident in which a Traverse City Parking Services employee was killed at the Larry C. Hardy Parking Deck, Interim City Manager Benjamin … Read More >>

Local Toys For Tots Will Kick Off Seasonal Campaign This Weekend

By Craig Manning | Nov. 17, 2025

‘Tis the season for Toys for Tots. Toys for Tots of Northwest Michigan has announced that it will kick off its annual toy drive campaign … Read More >>

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

Nov. 17, 2025

Come the holidays, the Prince of the Land of Sweets will again reign supreme. If it’s Christmas time, it’s time for The Nutcracker, the world’s … Read More >>

Data Center Explored for Kalkaska

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 17, 2025

A Traverse City company is spearheading an effort to bring a multi-billion-dollar data center to Kalkaska. Geologist Matt Rine of Rocklocker will hold three community … Read More >>

City Parking Employee Found Shot Dead in Deck

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 16, 2025

A Traverse City Parking Services employee was found dead from an apparent shooting in the Larry C. Hardy Parking Deck Sunday. According to the Traverse … Read More >>

Two Arrested After Robbery, Police Chase in Traverse City

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 16, 2025

Two teenagers were arrested and face multiple charges following a Saturday night robbery and police chase in which one of the suspects shot several rounds … Read More >>

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

By Craig Manning | Nov. 16, 2025

It took almost eight years, but a long-gestating hotel is finally opening its doors in the Traverse City area. Jonathan Azer, president of the downstate-based … Read More >>

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

By Craig Manning | Nov. 16, 2025

Locally, the line between high school and college is becoming increasingly blurred. Northwestern Michigan College (NMC)'s fall enrollment includes a whopping 544 local high school … Read More >>

Hickory Hills Ski Area Targets Dec 19 Opening

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 15, 2025

The City of Traverse City is targeting a December 19 opening date for Hickory Hills Ski Area, assuming favorable conditions for snow and snowmaking. To prepare … Read More >>
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Budget Earmark Could Make Northern Michigan The State's Hub For Forestry Training

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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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County Commissioners Talk Airport Expansion, Bonds

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

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Rotary Charities Grants $400,000 to 10 Northern Michigan Initiatives

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TC Light & Power Prepares to Move to Time-of-Use Rates

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Traverse City Central, Kingsley Clinch District Titles In Football

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Ness Named Mayor Pro Tem; Commission Makes Board Appointments

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'Do What's Right:' Bill Newman And The Last of The Greatest Generation

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Food Pantry Demand, Community Initiatives Are Up Ahead Of Thanksgiving

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Anxiety, Screens & Self-Esteem

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