October 5, 2025

The New GT County Senior Center Gains 13 Times More Members in 2025 than in 2024

Second- and Third-Act Entrepreneurs

Meet the NoMi startup founders who prove it’s never too late to launch a great idea
In the last decade, northern … Read More >>

Some Things Change, but These Restaurants Stay the Same

Three local establishments that have been around the block (and back again)
There are a lot of … Read More >>

ShareCare Leelanau

Bridging the space between independence and isolation
Growing older in Leelanau County … Read More >>

Elder Law Up North

Attorneys shed light on six legal issues seniors face in northern Michigan
Northern Michigan’s population is aging. … Read More >>

Forty Years in the Making: The Pan-Detroit Ensemble

Don Was brings his new band to Traverse City
Don Was has an appreciation … Read More >>

Fresh Coast Sliders' Hot Chicken

Tastemaker
We love a trip to … Read More >>

Feature

Which Witch? Four Magical Events

Grab a broomstick, witches, because we ride at dawn! Tuesday, Oct. 7, or Thursday, Oct. 9, join Up North Arts, Inc. of Cadillac for Spooky Stitches: A Witch Hat Workshop. From 6-8:30pm, attendees will …

Oct. 4, 2025 |

Dining

Glen Arbor Wines' Lake Dog Sparkling Grüner Veltliner

Celebration is the name of the game at Glen Arbor Wines in downtown Glen Arbor—celebration of northern Michigan, of lake life, and top-notch local wines—and nothing says year-round celebration like their Lake Dog Sparkling …

Oct. 4, 2025 |

Opinion

Tax Fairness Will Benefit All Michiganders

Whether or not we want to admit, taxes are the bedrock of a healthy society. Without taxes, there would be no public roads and bridges, no firefighters, no libraries, and no public schools. We’d …

Oct. 4, 2025 |

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Apples to Apples in Charlevoix

It’s apple season Up North! Follow U.S. 31 and the changing leaves to Charlevoix’s 46th annual Apple Fest, Oct. … Read More >>

Happy Fall, Y'all! Two Harvest Celebrations

Fall produce is in! Farm Club hosts its annual Apple Days on Oct. 11 (free from 12-4pm; find them at 10051 S Lake Leela… Read More >>

A Night of Low-Stakes Karaoke

Want to sing like no one is listening…except a few of your closest friends? Head to TC’s Underground Karaoke, l… Read More >>

Around Town in October

Let’s check in and see what’s happening locally, given how depressing national and international news has become… Read More >>