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01/25/2025

Tamara Williams and Erich Wangeman can go on and on about the art and science of creating beautiful music. And while their technical knowledge is deep, it’s clear that these educators (the choir directors at Traverse City Central and West high schools, respectively) find the most joy and inspiration in the emotional, sometimes intangible aspects of this craft.

Tamara Williams and Erich Wangeman can go on and on about the art and science of creating beautiful music. And while their technical knowledge is deep, it’s clear that these educators (the choir directors at Traverse City Central and West high schools, respectively) find the most joy and inspirati...

01/24/2025

Freshwater Development received approval from the Traverse City Historic Districts Commission Thursday to convert the former Dingeman & Dancer building at the corner of Front and Park streets into a residential development with three brownstones – each of which will come with a private boat slip on the Boardman/Ottaway River. The project is the second announced this year from Freshwater Development, which is also redeveloping the former Cousin Jenny’s building at the corner of State and Union.

A high-profile downtown office building is set to be converted into a new residential brownstone complex. Freshwater Development received approval from the Traverse City Historic Districts Commission Thursday for plans to convert the former Dingeman & Dancer building at the corner of Front and Park....

01/24/2025

The Cooks' House chefs and co-owners Jen Blakeslee and Eric Patterson have been named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards, one of the top culinary awards in the country.

The Cooks' House chefs and co-owners Jen Blakeslee and Eric Patterson have been named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards, one of the top culinary awards in the country. The duo, who run the fine dining restaurant on Wellington Street in Traverse City, were announced in the

01/23/2025

FYI

All TCAPS schools are closed today, Thursday, January 23, 2025 due to inclement weather. Students in Michigan Virtual, Acellus or Dual Enrollment classes should follow the direction of the instructors for those programs.

For more information on snow days, including how they are communicated, how decisions are made, or how TCAPS staff and families can sign up for text alerts, go to www.tcaps.net/alerts.

01/23/2025

A local group called Traverse City Community Design is working to expand the boundaries of Traverse City’s three historic districts – Central, Boardman, and Downtown – and establish new historic districts in Slabtown and Old Town. At least 51 percent of property owners must agree to become part of a historic district, a designation that puts constraints on home construction and design but also preserves neighborhood character and increases property values, the group says.

A local group called Traverse City Community Design is working to expand the boundaries of Traverse City’s three historic districts – Central, Boardman, and Downtown – and establish new historic districts in Slabtown and Old Town. At least 51 percent of property owners must agree to become par...

01/22/2025

The Traverse City Housing Commission (TCHC) is targeting a new workforce housing complex near the intersection of East Eighth Street and Lake Avenue, which could potentially bring 40-50 income-restricted apartments to the downtown area. Though still in its early stages, the project offers a unique collaborative opportunity between TCHC, the City of Traverse City, the Grand Traverse County Land Bank Authority, and S B K Properties LLC – the private property owner of the former Copy Central building.

The Traverse City Housing Commission (TCHC) is targeting a new workforce housing complex near the intersection of East Eighth Street and Lake Avenue, which could potentially bring 40-50 income-restricted apartments to the downtown area. Though still in its early stages, the project offers a unique c...

01/22/2025

Heads up! There’s now an official start date to utility work on M-72/M-22. M-72 will be closed just west of the M-22 intersection for approximately four weeks starting February 3 as utility companies DTE and Traverse City Light & Power have their underground utilities relocated beneath the roadway. The project will involve numerous detours using county roads and city streets - the full list is available at the link. See the comments section for two basic detour maps provided by the utility companies.

M-72 will be closed just west of the M-22 intersection in Elmwood Township for approximately four weeks beginning February 3 as utility companies DTE and Traverse City Light & Power have their underground utilities relocated beneath the roadway. The utilities’ contractor, Team Elmer’ s, will per...

01/21/2025

FYI. Be careful out there!

Bitter cold conditions will continue across northern Michigan today through Wednesday morning. Coldest wind chills between -15°F and -30°F are expected this morning and again this evening/tonight. Remember, frostbite can occur in under 30 minutes when wind chills dip this low, so be sure to take the proper precautions if going outdoors!

01/21/2025

Traverse City commissioners tonight will hear the latest on the city’s strategic action plan, which will look ahead to the next decade and “guide city programs and investments over the coming years,” according to the city’s website. Commissioners will also consider giving conceptual approval to a proposed peace monument and vote to allocate more than $285,000 in federal funds to local organizations to address housing and homelessness issues.

Traverse City commissioners tonight (Tuesday) will hear the latest on the city’s strategic action plan, which will look ahead to the next decade and “guide city programs and investments over the coming years,” according to the city’s website. Commissioners will also consider giving conceptua...

01/20/2025

Traverse City Downtown Development Authority board members Friday discussed early cost estimates and next steps for a handful of key projects they plan to focus on the next three years, including Rotary Square, East Front Street, a farmers market pavilion, and the Boardman/Ottaway riverwalk. Improvements for the two-way street conversion pilot and a possible downtown ambassador program are also on the table.

Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board members Friday discussed early cost estimates and next steps for a handful of key projects they plan to focus on the next three years, including Rotary Square, East Front Street, a farmers market pavilion, and the Boardman/Ottaway riverwalk. I...

01/19/2025

If you’ve ever watched the popular ABC reality TV show “Shark Tank,” you’ve probably wondered what happens to all those entrepreneurs after the cameras stop rolling – especially the ones who land big deals with the show’s celebrity investors. Traverse City brothers Garret and Dakota Porter don’t have to wonder, because they’re living it.

If you’ve ever watched the popular ABC reality TV show Shark Tank, you’ve probably wondered what happens to all those entrepreneurs after the cameras stop rolling – especially the ones who land big deals with the show’s celebrity investors. Traverse City brothers Garret and Dakota Porter don...

01/18/2025

Grand Traverse County commissioners agreed this week to have a committee create a process for distributing the county’s opioid settlement and ma*****na revenue funds. That process, which will come back to the board for approval, could allow the county to start getting money to more local organizations in need in 2025. Commissioners also heard an update on the region’s newly opened mental health center.

Grand Traverse County commissioners agreed this week to have a committee create a process for distributing the county’s opioid settlement and ma*****na revenue funds. That process, which will come back to the board for approval, could allow the county to start getting money to more local organizat...

01/17/2025

The future of county buildings was a major topic among Grand Traverse County commissioners Wednesday as the board reviewed proposed new county-city lease agreements for shared buildings on West Front Street and Woodmere Avenue, plus the latest on expansion plans for the county’s LaFranier Road campus.

The future of county buildings was a major topic among Grand Traverse County commissioners Wednesday as the board reviewed proposed new county-city lease agreements for shared buildings on West Front Street and Woodmere Avenue, plus the latest on expansion plans for the county’s LaFranier Road cam...

01/16/2025

A series of major closures are coming to the Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park to accommodate $8.5 million in improvements, including "improved access, new camping amenities, and modern facilities," according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Closures will take place starting this week through April 1 and then again from July 7 (after the National Cherry Festival) through the end of the 2026 camping season.

A series of major closures are coming to the Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park to accommodate $8.5 million in improvements, including

01/16/2025

FYI

UPDATE: REPAIRED AND OPEN TO TRAFFIC! 1:18PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Traverse City.

SOUTH AIRPORT AND CASS ROAD INTERSECTION

WHAT: LANE SHIFTS AND POSSIBLE LANE CLOSURES. WHILE REPAIRS ARE BEING MADE, THE SIGNAL WILL BE DARK. PLEASE AVOID THE AREA IF POSSIBLE.

WHERE: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CASS ROAD/SOUTH AIRPORT ROAD INTERSECTION (GARFIELD TOWNSHIP).

WHEN: THURSDAY, JANUARY 16TH, STARTING IMMEDIATELY AND LASTING THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

WHY: ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINET.

Drive like YOU work here.
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01/16/2025

On the heels of announcing the opening earlier this month of The Flats of Acme Village – a 60-unit upscale leased condo development near the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Acme Township – the Granger Group is planning another Mt. Hope Road project. Called The Grove at Acme Village, the residential development is planned to include two three-story buildings with 96 total apartments.

On the heels of announcing the opening earlier this month of The Flats of Acme Village – a 60-unit upscale leased condo development near the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Acme Township – the Granger Group is planning another Mt. Hope Road project. Called The Grove at Acme Village, the resident...

01/15/2025

FYI

The City's ice rinks are open!

Check them out at 14th Street near Thirlby and F&M Park.

Learn more, https://www.traversecitymi.gov/community/recreation-directory/ice-skating-rinks/

01/15/2025

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) announced today that a new seventh airline is coming to the airport: JetBlue. JetBlue will provide seasonal service to and from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) beginning June 5, flying the non-stop route both inbound and outbound three times a week on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through October 25.

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) announced Wednesday that a new seventh airline is coming to the airport: JetBlue. JetBlue will provide seasonal service to and from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) beginning June 5, flying the non-stop route both inbound and outbound three times a week on Thurs....

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