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Friday, May 17, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The 2013 Cherry Capital Cup is coming to town this weekend and businesses all over Traverse City are looking forward to the large crowds it draws to the area.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Mushroom lovers had a place to celebrate this weekend, the Mushroom Capital of the United States, right here in Northern Michigan.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  There's a call out for the hundreds of former Traverse City Iron Works employees, for a special reunion party next Sunday.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the Top 10 finalists for the 2013 Small Business Celebration.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Hundreds strapped on their skis and snowboards on Sunday ready to get in their last runs of the ski season on some of Northern Michigan's  most popular Winter destinations.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  Even though we lost an hour of sleep last night because of the Day Light Saving Time, hundreds of folks still woke up extra early to go green with a free community wide recycle and reuse event.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The dispute continues over what will be done with the giant hole in downtown Petoskey.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Kirtland Products filed an appeal Friday against Boyne City's Planning Commission, which forced them to shut down on January 21st.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  Michigan is marking it's 176th birthday on Saturday, which also marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  A rash of catalytic converter thefts have cost more than half a dozen area businesses thousands of dollars.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  A new report underwritten by the Traverse Bay Economic Development Corp. looks at the local money generated by the Cherry Capital Cup soccer tournament and The Cherry Bomb lacrosse tournament.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  Thursday about a hundred community leaders and residents spent the evening at the State Theatre for a Grand Vision update night.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  The man who says he blew the whistle on a tax evasion case involving the owner of several northern Michigan movie theaters is speaking out exclusively to 7&4 News.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Watching the Detroit Red Wings train at Centre Ice in Traverse City is a yearly tradition for many families and hockey fans across the state, but it may not happen this year if players don't reach a contract deal.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  A local restaurant manager says he's watching money drive by after changes were made to a nearby parking lot.