Sunday, September 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police confirmed that the alleged bank robbery on Front Street was a swatting hoax — social media reports of a crime that never occurred. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City's Beth Shalom Jewish congregation marked 140 years of sharing family values and building a resilient community. Ellen Fivenson said members continue their strong legacy with grit—helping the group thrive through generations. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traverse City Commissioners and the city Planning Commission will meet to discuss affordable housing — aiming to ease the region's housing crunch. Officials plan to review strategies that help local residents find affordable homes. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Grand Traverse County officials remain conservative for the 2026 fiscal year budget despite the ongoing impasse in Lansing. Finance Director Dean Bott said during a board meeting that unresolved state issues may create red flags if no resolution is reached by Oct. 1 — raising the risk of a partial government shutdown. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The International Affairs Forum will host its Inaugural Gala on Oct. 16 at the Hagerty Center on Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes Campus, where former congressman and military veteran Peter Meijer will deliver the keynote address and a cocktail reception will run from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by dinner and a program from 7 to 9 p.m.—tickets and tables are available online. Traverse City Record-Eagle
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A year ago, a Traverse City couple moved into a custom house they built in northern Michigan—finishing a long process they seldom discussed publicly. Traverse City Record-Eagle
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Women in Tech Meetup
5-7 p.m. — Earthen Ales — Free entry — Connect with fellow women in tech for community support and light snacks.
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