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Traverse City
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Northern Michigan banded together after a recent snowstorm to help with stuck cars and shoveling driveways — offering neighbors both recovery and safe shelter. Officials advise those who can to stay indoors as local kindness continues to uplift the community. 9&10 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City has been named Food City of the Year by Midwest Living for its unique culinary scene — the accolade recognizes local dining excellence and national attention from top food critics. 9&10 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Cherry Capital Airport recorded 49,249 passengers in February with a 2.3% increase from February 2025 + the year-to-date total dropped 1.3% after a slow January, as reported by the Northwest Regional Airport Authority board. Traverse City Record-Eagle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City Light & Power got board approval on Thursday to install a solar canopy and battery storage at its Hall Street Customer Service Center. The project (developed with KEEN Technical Solutions) will convert a parking lot into a renewable energy asset that gives live energy data for public use. 9&10 News
- ➤ Brian Beauchamp from TART Trails leads plans to extend a non-motorized pathway along the Three Mile Road corridor & his efforts build on over two decades of planning to improve access to nature for our community. Traverse City Record-Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Northern Michigan mental health providers warn that unstable funding could force service cuts in the coming months & leaders at the Bergmann Center and Grand Traverse industries urge board members to secure steady support to keep vital services available. 9&10 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local fly-fishing columnist Jake Smith shares ten essential tips for a fly-fishing vest in his latest article published at American Fly Fishing. He draws on years of personal experience to guide both new and seasoned anglers toward enjoying local waters — advice rooted in his lifelong passion. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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Spring Break at the Museum
11 AM – 4 PM — Dennos Museum Center — Kids are free with adults — Enjoy a Spring Break adventure with a family scavenger hunt and prizes.
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Easter Brunch Celebration
10 AM - 3 PM — Aerie Restaurant & Lounge — Adults $58, Children $18 — Indulge in a delightful brunch feast with family and friends this Easter Sunday.
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DMC Concert: Thornetta Davis
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Dennos Museum Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the powerful vocals and soulful storytelling of Thornetta Davis, Detroit's Queen of the Blues.
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Mari Vineyards Wine Run 5k
8:30-10:30 a.m. — Mari Vineyards — Register early — Enjoy a scenic 5k run or walk with delicious wines at a beautiful vineyard.
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2026 Cherry Bombspiel
2 PM – 3 PM — Traverse City Curling Club — $500 — Compete in a fun curling event with 36 teams and a four-game guarantee.
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NMC Jazz Bands & High School All-Star Big Band Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Milliken Auditorium — $10-$20 — Experience an evening of vibrant jazz performances featuring local high school talent and special guest Robbie M Smith.
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