Traverse City, MI News Roundup (7/20/25)

Munson hits capacity crunch: After clocking its busiest week ever with summer crowds and higher patient acuity, Munson Medical Center rolled out round-the-clock mental health crisis services and mobile telehealth units to ease strains — find out how.

Great Lakes Symposium blooms: The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park in Traverse City will host the 2025 Great Lakes, Great Plants Symposium Sept. 25–27, featuring expert lectures, guided garden tours and exclusive post-conference experiences — find out how to register.

Smash Burger Goes Viral: A car-bound food blogger’s September review sparked long lines, emergency meat runs and a packed brick-and-mortar shop for Glendale Burger Shop in Traverse City — find out why.

Lang Lang kicks off series: Grammy-nominated pianist Lang Lang will take the stage at Interlochen on August 2 as the inaugural artist in the Shirley Young Distinguished Artists Series, with all ticket proceeds funding future world-class performances in northern Michigan — find out how to attend.

Up North Pride’s new center: Up North Pride has opened its first physical hub at 314 East Eighth Street in downtown Traverse City, transforming the former Copy Central site into meeting rooms and community programming— find out what’s on the calendar.

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