Anangong Miigaading (Star Wars- A New Hope) premiers TONIGHT at the State

The original Star Wars film from 1977 dubbed entirely in the Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) language, the original language of much of Michigan!
Grandview Parkway heading into Traverse City by Team Elmers

Grandview Parkway is complete in Traverse City

At long last, the reconstruction of Grandview Parkway (M-22 ) in Traverse City is complete!!
2024 Boardman-Ottaway River Sturgeon Release Ceremony

Grand Traverse Band restoring lake sturgeon to Michigan waters

On Saturday the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians held their first annual Sturgeon Release Ceremony to return Nmé (Lake Sturgeon) into the Boardman-Ottaway River.
at Bardenhagen Berries Farm

Strawberries just around the corner!

They are thinking strawberry season could begin around the weekend of June 7-9th!
Golden Rule off Diamond Head captain Katie Thompson

Golden Rule bringing message of peace to Traverse City

The historic peace boat Golden Rule is visiting our area today. Although they had planned to come to Traverse City today, circumstances are forcing them to remain in Northport.
Golden Rule off Diamond Head captain Katie Thompson

Golden Rule Peace Boat coming to Grand Traverse Bay

The Ticker's Beth Milligan shares the story of the the Golden Rule and its August 22-23 visit to Traverse City.
The Accidentals

The Accidentals at Jacobs Farm ~ Monday, July 3rd

Jacobs Farm on M-72 south of Traverse City welcomes The Accidentals next Monday, July 3.
Ann Arbor to Traverse City Railroad Line

Ann Arbor to Traverse City Rail is one step closer

Updates on a metro Detroit to northern Michigan cities including Traverse City and Petoskey includes news the state is pursuing money to extend rails to Canada.

New Political Maps Debut for Michigan & Leelanau County

Last week Michigan made history with the first ever congressional, State House and State Senate district maps drawn by citizens through the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC). See how that impacts Leelanau!
Blizzard at the Maritime Academy by John Russell

Northern Michigan photographer John Russell’s new book

The Traverse City Record-Eagle has a great feature on a new book from longtime area photojournalist John Russell.
Up North Pride Traverse City

Up North Pride’s Traverse City Pride Week starts today

The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports that Up North Pride’s annual celebration has arrived. Click through for some TC Pride Week highlights!
4th, Up North ... ground burst! II by Ken Scott Photography

Leelanau.com’s 2021 Fourth of July Calendar

While numbers are trending towards a good place, the pandemic has made an impact on Leelanau's Fourth of July celebrations. Here's our list of what is (and isn't) happening this weekend.