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Traverse City gears up for the 42nd annual Bayshore Marathon this Saturday
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Thousands of runners are traveling to Traverse City this Saturday for the 42nd Bayshore Marathon. The marathon is hosted by the Traverse City Track Club. The non-profit organization gives back to the Grand Traverse Area, from the Bayshore, to sponsor running and health-related activities.
Farewell to 'Classical Sprouts'
Classical IPR's children's podcast Classical Sprouts has come to an end. The final episode was posted on May 20, 2024. Classical Sprouts launched in 2022 as an offshoot of the popular daily radio program Kids Commute. Hosted by Kate Botello and produced by Emily Duncan Wilson, Classical Sprouts included episodes...
Discover what makes cherries a superfruit during the National Cherry Festival
(WFRV)- Everything is coming up cherries this summer in Traverse City, Michigan, for the 98th year of the National Cherry Festival. In this segment, Kat Paye from the National Cherry Festival and National Cherry Queen Carmen Beemer discuss all the fun events you can find at this year’s National Cherry Festival and why now is the time to book a trip to Traverse City.
An Ice Age Odyssey
The summer temperatures may be heating up, but the Grand Traverse Conservation District and the Grand Traverse Area Rock and Mineral Club Pebble Pups are taking us back in time to colder days with their Family & Children Geology Hike Series. On June 1, from 10-12pm, the topic of the hike will be the Ice Age. You may not run across a wooly mammoth or a saber tooth tiger out in the woods, but you will get to explore terrain that was shaped by the glaciers of the Ice Age and learn from knowledgeable geological guides about the ecological and geological legacies left by the retreating ice. Meet at the Oleson Pavilion next to the Boardman River Nature Center at 1450 Cass Rd. in Traverse City. The event is free, but registration is required at natureiscalling.org/events.
Essays by Karen Anderson: Memorial Day
It’s Memorial Day and I’m visiting my parents’ graves at Oakwood Cemetery, a lovely scene of well-kept lawns and ancient trees. Many families are here, and single people, older people—lifting flowers out of cars, enacting private rituals of remembrance. I sit on the grass and talk...
Apartment complex hosts grand opening in honor of late Coast Guardsman
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- It's not often that a grand opening of an apartment building turns into a celebration of the future, the present and the past. But that was the case in Traverse City with the grand opening of Annika Place, a brand-new building an unexpected nod to a late U.S. Coast Guardsman.
Traverse Bay Cafe's Strawberry Sando
While you might know Traverse Bay Café for its home-style lunch and breakfast selections, we bet you didn’t know this eatery also dabbles in international flavors! Head in for a morning smorgasbord of beignets and banana fritters, and top it off with a cool and creamy Strawberry Sando ($6) just in time for summer. Inspired by the Japanese sandwich and back by popular demand, this brunch-ified twist on strawberry shortcake tastes just as decadent as it looks: buttery brioche—minus the crusts, of course—layered with homemade vanilla whipped cream and studded with heart-shaped strawberry slices. Pair it with the café’s iced strawberry matcha, and enjoy your new jet-setting status! Snag your sando at Traverse Bay Café (810 E. Front St.) in Traverse City, but hurry—these treats sell out berry quickly. (231) 943-1755.
Severe storms could nick Traverse City area, Northern Lower Michigan overnight
The strong severe storms heading into the Upper Peninsula will possibly just move inland onto the Lake Michigan shoreline of northern Lower Michigan. Here’s a look at the radar forecast showing severe weather moving into the U.P. overnight and possibly just brushing the northwest Lower Michigan area. If you...
Get ready to hit the trails: TC Trailsports opens in Traverse City
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Your 'adventure awaits' with TC Trailsports. The brand-new company offers self-guided ATV rental tours in Traverse City. Explore the vast off road trail system at Supply Road ORV Trailhead. The ORV trail system provides courses for all skill levels. Currently, the ATV company has...
Former Kmart Building Becomes CLEAR Center; Retail, Recreational, Housing Projects Eyed for Property
The former Kmart building at the Cherryland Center – now owned by and home to the Traverse City Curling Club – is undergoing a rebranding as the new Center for Lifetime Engagement, Activity, and Renewal (CLEAR). Local entrepreneurs Lowell Gruman, Bruce Byl, and Casey Cowell are spearheading an ambitious effort to bring new investment to the site and make the CLEAR Center a bustling community hub featuring the Curling Club and Traverse City Philharmonic, on-site solar energy, multifamily housing, and new tenants ranging from 24/7 Golf to a possible trampoline park, roller rink, and/or national retail store.
Historic Glen Arbor Cemetery hosts fifth annual Memorial Ceremony
See 67 newly placed headstones placed on formerly unknown and unmarked graves at the historic Glen Arbor Cemetery on Friday, May 24. Previously, 13 marked graves were the only ones known to be there. Then, one year ago, Glen Arbor Township employed ground-penetrating radar (GPR), revealing 75 unmarked graves and a “potter’s field” which holds additional remains.
Join 9&10′s Michael Stevens at the Cherry Capital Comic Con in Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY — The Cherry Capital Comic Con is now underway at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Vendors have been busy setting up their artwork, comics, games and much more. A few famous guests are also making an appearance, along with several different activities for the whole family to enjoy. And of course, costumes are encouraged to show off your favorite pop culture icons. “Traverse City is like a little mini vacation for lots of comic creators. The people that run this con have made it very comic-centric. There are hundreds of vendors, hundreds of comic creators. The Ghostbusters, some of the other groups, the Star Wars groups, we’re just like the gravy on top of the mashed potatoes,” said Nathan Dean, Cherryland Ghostbusters and 501st Legion. If you plan on going, make sure to stop by 9&10′s booth to meet and play games with our very own Michael Stevens.
Outdoor Gallery Exhibit: Margo Burian + Ordinary Magic
Leelanau County artist Margo Burian's collages have been chosen for display in the Glen Arbor Arts Center's 2024-25 Outdoor Gallery exhibition, an annual, invitational exhibit. Burian's collages are rooted in the idea of Ordinary Magic, or delight. They were reproduced on five, 5-foot-square, weather-resistant aluminum panels created by Image 360 of TC. Runs through April 20, 2025. Check web site for hours.
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