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Traverse City
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ All Kids Thrive has launched a survey for families in Northern Michigan to pinpoint needs and connect them with essential services. The nonprofit partnered with Region V for Kids to focus on disaster preparedness and quality of life for families at higher risk for health disparities—such as those with asthma or disabilities. 9&10 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Donna Probes, M.B.A., retired from the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce and now a SCORE volunteer, explained that not making a choice can leave small businesses stuck. Drawing on 10 years of experience as a business owner, she urged entrepreneurs to act quickly to avoid business paralysis—risking lost progress. Traverse City Record-Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Two nonfiction books capture northern Michigan’s magic as local authors show how summer fades to fall and kids return to school—offering a fresh look at seasonal change. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Downtown Traverse City hosted a Friday Night Live party on Front Street—featuring street performances, live music, and line dancing that brought together locals and visitors. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ The Fall 2025 issue of Grand Traverse Scene magazine features Halloween and other fall events and is available free at hotels, visitor centers, chambers of commerce, and the Record-Eagle building on Front Street—this guide runs through October. Traverse City Record-Eagle
- ➤ Viewers sent in photos of the northern lights on Sunday night that show colorful displays across the sky over Northern Michigan+ a gallery of these images is now available for locals to view. UpNorthLive
- ➤ Christopher Smith’s Fall 2025 essay in Grand Traverse Scene explains that Halloween lets locals—including parents, in-laws, and emergency services—set aside caution and enjoy a night of fun mischief. He writes that celebrations start in October with activities like corn mazes and pumpkin carving, setting the stage for a night of shared enjoyment. Traverse City Record-Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northwestern Michigan College unveiled a 33,530 square foot aviation hangar Monday that cuts the two-year waitlist and allows the program to admit 50 new students instead of 30 each fall. The expansion added 16,500 square feet — making room for eight new planes and raising the total capacity to 19 airplanes. 9&10 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Torch Lake faces an environmental challenge as invasive Quagga Mussels, estimated at 40 billion, threaten its food chain while the Torch Lake Protection Alliance studies water quality. The Alliance will drop buoys tomorrow and use its ROV — to capture photos of mussel expansion for a three-year study report. UpNorthLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A budget impasse in the Michigan Legislature has put a state government shutdown at risk—schools may not receive state aid to plan budgets or provide healthy meals, endangering the TC-piloted 10 Cents a Meal program. Traverse City Record-Eagle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 9&10 News compiled a guide of fall events and festivals for Northern Michigan that lists activities in Traverse City and nearby towns. The guide covers options from pumpkin rolling, live music and craft events (dates and venues provided) to help families plan outings. 9&10 News
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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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Detroit Red Wings Training Camp
8-9:30 a.m. — Centre Ice Arena — Free entry — Witness the Red Wings gear up for the season at their first Training Camp session.
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Live Music by Jakob Abraham
Live Music by Jakob Abraham — Evening — Leelanau Wine Cellars Tasting Room — No cover charge — Savor your favorite wine while enjoying the sounds of live music by Jakob on the bay.
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YMCA Classics Under the Lights
6-9 p.m. — Turtle Creek Stadium — Free entry — Enjoy classic cars under the lights with live music and a chance to win in raffles.
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TCLEG Fall Family Fest
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Mt. Holiday — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly activities and support a local clinic in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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