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Local meeting spotlights housing growth corridor strategy for county

Local meeting spotlights housing growth corridor strategy for county

Housing North hosts a midday presentation of initial growth corridor results and next steps for housing planning. Traverse City residents can learn how the project may shape future development.

Lisa Park•2 min read•01:16 PM

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Traverse City, Michigan

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601 square miles in northern Michigan

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Explore Winter Recreation in Grand Traverse County: Boardman Lake and Hickory Hills

Explore Winter Recreation in Grand Traverse County: Boardman Lake and Hickory Hills

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TART Trails Connects Grand Traverse Communities With Multi-Use Regional Trail Network

TART Trails Connects Grand Traverse Communities With Multi-Use Regional Trail Network

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Grand Traverse Band issues advisory on ICE encounter rights

Grand Traverse Band issues advisory on ICE encounter rights

The Grand Traverse Band issued an advisory clarifying members' rights during ICE encounters and urging tribal ID carry a...

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Workshop Brewing to reopen with retro theme and Polynesian menu

Workshop Brewing to reopen with retro theme and Polynesian menu

Workshop Brewing will reopen Jan. 17 after short-term renovations, introducing a 1970s basement-bar aesthetic, new brewi...

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Traverse Area Library sets record with 1.46 million checkouts

Traverse Area Library sets record with 1.46 million checkouts

Traverse Area District Library set a 2025 circulation record with 1,460,072 items checked out. Countywide millage-funded...

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Former referee pleads guilty after pushing teen at soccer match

Former referee pleads guilty after pushing teen at soccer match

A 64-year-old referee pleaded guilty to assault after pushing a 16-year-old student manager at Keystone Soccer Complex; ...

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County offices move temporarily during Governmental Center first-floor remodel

County offices move temporarily during Governmental Center first-floor remodel

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Traverse City approves $71,047 design contract for Slabtown courts

Traverse City approves $71,047 design contract for Slabtown courts

Traverse City approved a $71,047 contract to design replacement pickleball and tennis courts at Slabtown Corner. The pro...

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Demolition at downtown State Street to limit parking and sidewalks

Demolition at downtown State Street to limit parking and sidewalks

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Winter Trails Day returns with free gear and lessons

Winter Trails Day returns with free gear and lessons

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Traverse City utility adopts long-term policy to reach 100% renewables

Traverse City utility adopts long-term policy to reach 100% renewables

Traverse City Light & Power adopted a long-term policy embedding clean energy goals, setting 65% renewables by 2035 and ...

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Traverse City plan pushes Hickory Hills summer camps to attract families

Traverse City plan pushes Hickory Hills summer camps to attract families

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Three arrested in alleged child predator ring in Grand Traverse

Three arrested in alleged child predator ring in Grand Traverse

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Allegiant-Sun Country $1.5B merger could expand Cherry Capital options

Allegiant-Sun Country $1.5B merger could expand Cherry Capital options

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Stolen truck used to rip ATM from pedestal in Interlochen

Stolen truck used to rip ATM from pedestal in Interlochen

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Public hearing set for 10-unit Swan View housing near Boardman Lake

Public hearing set for 10-unit Swan View housing near Boardman Lake

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Addiction Treatment Services to centralize programs on single Traverse City campus

Addiction Treatment Services to centralize programs on single Traverse City campus

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Traverse City students mark MLK Day with community service

Traverse City students mark MLK Day with community service

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Traverse Connect seeks nominees for 2025 Distinguished Service Award

Traverse Connect seeks nominees for 2025 Distinguished Service Award

Traverse Connect is accepting nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Service Award; submissions close Jan. 30 at 5 p.m....

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Value City Furniture in Traverse City begins going-out-of-business sale

Value City Furniture in Traverse City begins going-out-of-business sale

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Free, Family-Friendly Winterfest Set for Jan. 24 at Civic Center

Free, Family-Friendly Winterfest Set for Jan. 24 at Civic Center

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Severe Weather Prompts Early Closures at Traverse Area Libraries

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Downtown Traverse City hosts Community Canvas creative crawl Jan. 17

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Justin Moore to headline National Cherry Festival 100th Bayside stage

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Michigan wine groups highlight Orchard show and Village to Village collaboration

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New sworn police force assumes duties at Cherry Capital Airport

New sworn police force assumes duties at Cherry Capital Airport

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