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Traverse City, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Traverse City! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Traverse City neighbors can experience homelessness stories along Boardman Lake
  • How will 14 new bayfront Delamar homes change downtown living?
  • Will Traverse City’s beloved Halloween house be forced to shut down?

Also on today's calendar: GTAGS Genealogy Program and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Some sun, nice and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 74, low: 53.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Traverse City Police to hold event to reduce stigma around homelessness (interlochenpublicradio.org) — Traverse City residents can join Resilience Night on Wednesday from 4–8 p.m. at Hull Park, where police and partners will spotlight local stories of homelessness, addiction, and mental health. Expect a walk along Boardman Lake Trail with QR-code audio stories, live music from the Ampersands, and hands-on activities about reentry after incarceration, all in a family-friendly setting.
   

2. New luxury homes with concierge team, full-service spa planned for Grand Traverse Bay (mlive.com) — A major new luxury housing project is coming to downtown Traverse City’s waterfront, with 14 multimillion-dollar Delamar Residences planned beside the Delamar hotel on East Front Street. Homes will include concierge access to hotel amenities, bay views, and rooftop spaces, with prices starting at $2.4 million and completion now expected in early 2028.
   

3. Traverse City homeowner Halloween display draws scrutiny from city officials (upnorthlive.com) — A longtime Traverse City Halloween yard display on Spruce Street is under scrutiny after neighbors raised concerns and city officials questioned whether it counts as an unpermitted business use. Homeowner Nate Taylor insists the elaborate attraction is a free gift to the community and is working with an attorney while continuing to build unless the city issues a formal violation.
   

4. Michigan State, Michigan to play exhibition in Traverse City (usatoday.com) — Spartan and Wolverine fans in Traverse City can catch the rivals in person when Michigan State and Michigan play a fall exhibition at Turtle Creek Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, with first pitch at 1 p.m. The matchup brings big-time college baseball to the home of the Pit Spitters, giving northern Michigan fans a rare local look at this rivalry.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I don’t know why one of the selections is ‘would hire again’, but I lucked out when I moved in five blocks from them.
    When you walk in, there is somebody standing there to ask you what you need. You tell them. They know where it is. They can even take you there. … (Nextdoor Traverse Heights)
  • Looking for a house cleaner.
    Not a professional business. Someone out on their own? Live Long Lake area. (Nextdoor Long Lake)
  • Grand River Navigation Company posted a job opening for 3rd Assistant Engineer in Traverse City. Apply here.
  • Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Traverse City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Traverse City here.

Ok Traverse City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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