Traverse City News and Events

Abra Berens & Erik Hall to Launch Teaching Kitchen in TC

By Beth Milligan | June 15, 2026

Chef and writer Abra Berens has a long list of culinary credits on her resume. She started cooking at Zingerman’s Deli, trained at the Ballymaloe … Read More >>


Water 101 with The Watershed Center

June 15, 2026

This week’s Northern Express — sister publication of The Ticker — features an interview with The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay to get an update on … Read More >>


'Spotty' Cherry Crop Looms, But Grapes Look Good

By Bill O'Brien | June 14, 2026

Area fruit growers are gearing up for another busy growing season as they gauge the impact of the long winter on their orchards and vineyards. … Read More >>


Workforce Apartments Proposed Near Filling Station

By Beth Milligan | June 13, 2026

Developer John Socks is proposing to build a new 75-unit apartment complex on Railroad Place by The Filling Station Microbrewery – a project that would … Read More >>


Proposed 80-Home Garfield Development Runs Into Road, Tree-Clearing Concerns

By Beth Milligan | June 12, 2026

A proposed new development with 40 duplexes – or 80 individual homes – at the southwest corner of Lone Tree and Harris roads raised questions … Read More >>


State Approval Sought for Kelley Park Boat Launch

By Beth Milligan | June 11, 2026

Peninsula Township trustees hope second time’s the charm as they prepare to submit a new design for a proposed boat launch at Kelley Park after … Read More >>


Munson Nurses Approve New Contract

By Beth Milligan | June 10, 2026

Union nurses at Munson Medical Center have voted "overwhelmingly" to approve a new three-year contract, according to the Traverse City Munson Nurses Association (TCMNA). The union … Read More >>


Rotary Charities of Traverse City Announces Spring 2026 Grant Awards

June 10, 2026

  A total of $444,000 has been awarded by Rotary Charities to seven nonprofit organizations and public partners working to strengthen community assets, expand access, … Read More >>


Half Block Set For Demolition in Kingsley as Mixed-Use Development Plan Moves Ahead

By Art Bukowski | June 10, 2026

Downtown Kingsley will look radically different at some point in the coming months. The Kingsley Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is expected to put out a … Read More >>


State Theatre Closed for More Roof Repairs

By Beth Milligan | June 9, 2026

After closing for over a month earlier this year to repair a leaking roof, the State Theatre was again forced to close its doors Tuesday … Read More >>



Boil Water Notice Issued in East Bay Township

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County Looks to Launch Community Development Department

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Weathering the Storm: City Measures Infrastructure Impacts from Flooding

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Safe Harbor's Year in Review

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Historic Elk Rapids Township Hall Association Launches Capital Campaign, Starts New Chapter

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Next Phase of Monroe Reconstruction Starts Monday

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Harmonious Homecoming: New West Senior High Choral Director Has Deep TCAPS Roots

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Parade of Homes Set for June 18-21

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Nurses, Munson Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

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Governmental Center Repairs Top County Agenda

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TCLP Upgrades EV Charging Stations

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City Accelerates Street Marking Work

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MDOT to Finish Three Mile Project This Week Ahead of Schedule

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City Commission to Consider Short-Term Rental Caps

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