Traverse City, MI News Roundup (7/16/25)

$3M Sabin revamp approved: Traverse City Area Public Schools approved $3 million for the Sabin Elementary revamp — find out what’s next.

Northern Michigan’s dining boom: From James Beard–nominated chef Sarah Welch’s Traverse City debut in 2026 to buzzy Korean street food, Modern Italian in Grayling, and Punjabi classics in Cadillac, the region’s culinary scene is hotter than ever — find out what’s cooking.

MSU Extension relocation and pot tax update: Grand Traverse County’s MSU Extension office is moving to a new site while the plan to distribute marijuana tax revenue nears completion — find out what’s next.

Microplastics plague northern Michigan: Approximately 22 million pounds of plastic debris enter Great Lakes waterways each year, breaking down into tiny pollutants in lakes, rivers and streams, and local organizations are spearheading science-based solutions and community actions — find out how you can reduce your plastic pollution.

Innovation boost for 20 Fathoms: The startup was awarded $1.6 million in state funds to power its next phase of marine innovation — find out how it will deploy the grant.

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