Northwest Michigan Housing Summit: The 11th annual summit returns Oct. 27–28 at Traverse City’s Hagerty Center, uniting community leaders, 3D-printed housing demos, zoning and modular construction workshops, plus a keynote from Strong Towns’ Norm Van Eeden Petersman — learn what’s ahead.
Local unemployment holds steady: The area jobless rate remained unchanged in July despite national shifts — find out.
Winemaker’s sushi venture: The Oosterhouse family, owners of Bonobo Winery, secured city approval to convert a Franklin Street home into a sushi bar, wine tasting room and distillery with indoor seating and a gated waterfront garden — find out how they’re blending sushi and spirits.
Traverse City’s new 200-acre park: Grand Traverse County’s proposal to transform the historic Camp Greilick into a public outdoor recreation hub promises trails, lakefront access and capped-size events — find out what’s planned.
Traverse City getaway raffle: A nationwide draw kicked off this week to raise funds for Project Purple in memory of Lou Ann Bogart, featuring prizes such as a stay at the Grand Traverse Commons loft, a Nauti-Cat cruise, and a Bowers Harbor wine tour. Entries close October 18 — find out how to enter.
Other Traverse City headlines this week
- Grand Traverse County health department earns accreditation
- Traverse City to host Art of Recovery
- Grand Traverse State Bank opens early 2026
- Traverse City salutes 19th Annual 40Under40 class
- Ninth Street reconstruction kicks off Sept 8
- Cherry Capital Airport hosted triennial emergency simulation
