Jan-michael Stump

Delia Romito, 10, paddles her father Zack Romito of Chicago along the East Grand Traverse Bay shoreline near Traverse City State Park on a sunny morning in Traverse City.

TRAVERSE CITY — Nearly 85,000 Michiganders are on a waiting list for the state’s “Housing Choice Voucher” program, formerly known as Section 8.

TRAVERSE CITY — Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians’ tribal council is interested in leasing a movie theater and former museum in Traverse City.

TRAVERSE CITY — First Lady Jill Biden asked a roomful of campaign volunteers in Traverse City to imagine a future where Kamala Harris is the president.

TRAVERSE CITY — Forces tugging on the trajectory of Traverse City’s future could send it in any number of directions – some more desirable than others.

When I was a kid we didn’t eat out very often. We lived a half an hour from Traverse City, came to town once monthly, and “dining out” meant snacks

TRAVERSE CITY — Backers and opponents of two ballot proposals on the future of tax increment financing in Traverse City painted vastly different pictures of TIF’s impact on the region.

ACME — Ventilation issues at Acme Township’s fire hall prompted an ambulance operator to move its personnel and ambulance to a neighboring township.

ACME — Owners of a hop farm in Acme Township are looking to sell, and want the township’s help.

TRAVERSE CITY — Just a few dozen steps from the statue of city father Perry Hannah along Union Street, a fenced-off overlook blocks access to a crumbling stairwell that descends