Traverse City News and Events

A Bottle Of White, A Bottle Of Red: NMC Plots New Beverage Management Certificate

By Craig Manning | Jan. 11, 2026

Once upon a time, designing the drink menu at a restaurant was something of an afterthought. Nowadays, it’s almost as important as the food. That … Read More >>

National Writers Series Announces 2026 Winter/Spring Season

By Beth Milligan | Jan. 10, 2026

"Matinees, a furry guest, and two writers from a hot CBS TV Show." That's how the National Writers Series describes some of the highlights of … Read More >>

City to Dig Into Governance, Strategic Plan

By Beth Milligan | Jan. 10, 2026

Traverse City commissioners will have back-to-back study sessions today (Saturday) and Monday that will shape how they work together and with staff in the coming … Read More >>

The Return of Blackwood: New Development Planned for Grawn

By Beth Milligan | Jan. 9, 2026

Before it was Grawn, the small community in Blair Township was originally called Blackwood when it was founded in the 1870s by settler James Blackwood. … Read More >>

Yarrow Brown Becomes ED at Generations Ahead; Housing North Looks for New Leader

By Beth Milligan | Jan. 8, 2026

After five years at Housing North, Yarrow Brown has left the nonprofit to become the new executive director of Generations Ahead. Housing North has launched … Read More >>

Commissioners Talk ARPA Projects, 2026 Committees/Schedule, Elk Rapids Dam

By Beth Milligan | Jan. 8, 2026

Grand Traverse County commissioners Wednesday discussed the status of several outstanding projects planned to be funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, which must … Read More >>

NMC Rolls Out Outstanding Alumni List In Celebration Of 75th Anniversary

By Craig Manning | Jan. 7, 2026

Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) formally kicked off a year-long celebration of its 75th anniversary on Tuesday by announcing a new list of 75 outstanding alumni. … Read More >>

What’s The Latest On Planned North+South Rail Project?

By Craig Manning | Jan. 7, 2026

The project aimed at revitalizing passenger rail in Michigan is still chugging along. Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, a key player in the long-gestating effort, … Read More >>

Riparian Buffer Ordinance, Zoning Rewrite, Public Outreach Among 2026 City Planning Goals

By Beth Milligan | Jan. 6, 2026

At their first meeting of the year tonight (Tuesday), Traverse City planning commissioners will discuss several goals for 2026 – including finishing a long-discussed riparian … Read More >>

TCBN: Mountains of Data, Cyberattacks and AI

Jan. 6, 2026

Munson Healthcare has a lot of data. Just how much, you ask? “A thousand gigabytes is a terabyte. And a thousand terabytes is what’s called … Read More >>
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NMC Boardman Lake Campus Sale Set at $27M; Spring Closing Targeted

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Tank To Table: Momentum Builds For Local Shrimp Company

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Last Looks At 2025: The Year's Most Eye-Popping Numbers, From Airport Traffic To Food Insecurity

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Downtown TC to Host "Community Canvas" Art Event

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Priorities Emerge for East Bay TIF Plan

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Traverse City’s Most Violent Year? Crime Stories Dominate The Ticker’s 2025 Top 8

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TCAPS Accepts State Funding Tied to Controversial Mandate

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Welcome To The Open Space

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