Traverse City News and Events

Inaugural Great Lakes Child Safety Conference To Be Held Next Week

By Art Bukowski | May 1, 2026

Child safety is about awareness. But it’s also about action. That’s the message New York City-based attorney and nationally recognized abuse victim advocate James Marsh … Read More >>


It's Time For The 20th Annual 40Under40

May 1, 2026

It’s official! The Traverse City Business News is accepting nominations for the 2026 Hagerty TCBN 40Under40!  Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the 40Under40 recognizes individuals in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, … Read More >>


Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market Back This Weekend

By Craig Manning | April 30, 2026

Folks, it's almost farmers market season. The Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market will make its seasonal debut this Saturday, May 2 in Lot B at … Read More >>


After Opt-Outs From Grand Traverse County, BATA, And NMC, Is East Bay’s TIF Plan Still Alive?

By Craig Manning | April 30, 2026

It’s been one roadblock after another for East Bay Township and its new tax increment financing (TIF) plan, which the township conceived last year as … Read More >>


Tom’s Plans Ambitious “Market Village” Expansion of Fourteenth Street Site; More Retail, Restaurant News

By Beth Milligan | April 29, 2026

Tom’s Food Markets is planning a significant redevelopment of its Fourteenth Street property, aiming to create a “market village” anchored by the grocery store with … Read More >>


Brown Bridge Road Closed Near Arbutus Road

April 28, 2026

The Grand Traverse County Road Commission announced Monday that the culvert bridge that crosses the Boardman River on Brown Bridge Road (near Arbutus Hill Road) … Read More >>


Munson Medical Center Installs Comprehensive Security and Weapons Detection Systems

April 28, 2026

Munson Medical Center (MMC) is installed "new, state-of-the-art security and weapons detections systems" at the hospital’s main lobby and Emergency Department entrances. The systems were installed earlier this month. “We take the … Read More >>


Community Foundation Awards More Than $1.6 million to 156 Organizations

April 28, 2026

The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation has awarded a total of $1,680,497 to 156 organizations across Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau Counties so … Read More >>


Peninsula Township Non-Motorized Public Input Session Tonight, Survey Live Online

By Art Bukowski | April 28, 2026

Tonight’s the night to review and provide feedback on Peninsula Township’s plans to improve non-motorized transportation on Old Mission Peninsula.  A community input session will … Read More >>


Farm Tourism Boom Fuels Traverse City Agritourism Summit

By Todd VanSickle | April 27, 2026

The Michigan State University Extension’s Agritourism Summit will be held in Traverse City next month, bringing together growers, entrepreneurs, elected officials, and stakeholders to share … Read More >>



FishPass Flood Heroes

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Northern Michigan's Movie Man: Rich Brauer Steams Ahead

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Cherry Capital Airport Officially Breaks Ground On ‘Gates To The Future’ Expansion Project

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City Approves Festival Agreements, Boardman Art Project; Rejects Trees for Parkway Medians

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Traverse Connect Announces Finalists For Business and Community Achievement Awards

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Car Wash Approved for Front Street

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NMC Secures ‘Approximately $9 Million’ In Federal Funds From COVID-Era Payroll Program

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GT County Clerk Announces Retirement

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The Story Behind NMC's Years-In-The-Making Mascot

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Flood Updates: South Airport Reopened, Hartman Light Coming Tuesday & More

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City Eyes $27M in Additional Sewer Repairs; Plus Updates on Carnegie, City Attorney & More

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Regional Economic Symposium On Tap

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Co-Location Proposal Spins Carnegie RFP Process in New Direction

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Boardwalk Construction Starting in Pelizzari Natural Area

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