Meijer’s Silverbrook Acres revival: City-led restoration on this 60-acre undeveloped park at a busy Traverse City intersection uses a new wetland, 30-foot riparian buffer and hundreds of native trees to shield Kids Creek under a $750,000 grant — find out how.
Peninsula wineries win big: A federal judge ruled Peninsula Township must pay nearly $50 million to 11 Old Mission Peninsula wineries after striking down restrictive 2017 ordinances, promising greater stability and growth opportunities — find out what’s next.
Encore Tour at Interlochen: America co-founder Dewey Bunnell keeps the band’s folk-rock legacy alive with today’s show at the Interlochen Center for the Arts, performing hits from “A Horse With No Name” to “Sister Golden Hair” — check out ticket options.
24/7 Crisis Care Center: The Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center is now open around the clock and offers weekday psychiatric urgent care from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday — find out how to access support.
Community fuels no-kill success: Cherryland Humane Society achieved no-kill status in 2024 by saving more than 90% of the dogs and cats in its care, thanks to unwavering support from local families, businesses and partner organizations — find out how.
Traverse City fencers shine: Two athletes from Traverse City Fencing Club seized medals at the USA Fencing Summer Nationals in Milwaukee, held June 28 to July 7, including Claire Norconk’s gold in Division II women’s épée and Adeline Depauw’s top-eight finish — find out more.
Always ready, always busy: Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City crews juggle search-and-rescue hoists in bad weather, routine training flights, base upkeep and new drone inspections to safeguard the Great Lakes — check out how they stay mission-ready.
Historic arboretum revival: A new nonprofit is cataloging and restoring the 19th-century tree collection at Grand Traverse Commons, partnering with arborists and raising funds for care — find out how.
TCAPS eyes $17.3M fieldhouse: Trustees will consider a $650,000 design contract to kick off planning for a 125,000-sq.-ft. indoor sports complex backed by $8 million in private pledges — find out what’s next.
Traverse City camp closure: The state’s top-five ranked campground closed July 7 for an $8.5 million, 18-month overhaul to untangle decades-old traffic and infrastructure bottlenecks and will reopen in April 2027 — find out what’s in store.
Other Traverse City headlines this week
- Traverse City Opera House launches membership program
- Traverse Area District Library bridges lunch gap
- Commissioners consider parks, streets and salary increases
- Urban wine tasting at Left Foot Charley
- Cherry Capital Airport shattered holiday traffic records
- PACE North settles lawsuit with county, Pavilions
- Housing North connects renters with property owners
- Four Pit Spitters land on All-Star roster
