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Sunday, May 12, 2013  A group of students and teachers got up extra early Sunday morning to celebrate Mother's Day with a special brunch for the entire community.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  One Northern Michigan landmark restaurant has re-opened it's doors after closing last fall.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  7&4 News wanted to see how Traverse City Public Schools, northern Michigan’s largest district, compared to the state averages, when it comes to students taking advantage of free meals, especially breakfast.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  School leaders announce "First Fuel For School" challenge this week as part of National School Breakfast Week.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  Folks enjoyed a delicious pancake breakfast Sunday morning in hopes of supporting military veterans in northern Michigan.

Saturday, July 07, 2012  It's the oldest, biggest celebration in northern Michigan, the National Cherry Festival, and after 86 years it's still the champion. The signature event kicked off Saturday in Traverse City and will draw crowds of more than 500,000 people from around the country.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  "It's nice to have an omelette, especially when you run out of Captain Crunch for breakfast," said chef Phil Murray, owner of Phil's on Front in Traverse City.

Friday, May 04, 2012  The 35th Annual Governor's Breakfast is underway at The Wex.

Friday, November 04, 2011  The 2012 Economic Outlook Expo through the Traverse City Area Chamber is expecting 140 exhibitors and more than 1,300 attendees this year.  The event is scheduled for next Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  Hundreds of volunteers are taking part in community projects across northern Michigan Thursday.

Saturday, July 02, 2011  The annual celebration of northern Michigan's signature fruit takes center stage in Traverse City.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  In Thursday’s Made with Michigan Hands report…It's a locally produced product that's giving folks a new "on-the-go" breakfast option. 7&4's Kate Fox introduces us to the convenient, healthy creations of Bolajoe.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  The governor championed the changes he's calling for when it comes to business taxes, government regulations and economic development.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  Hundreds of protestors from seven Michigan counties made their presence known during Governor Snyders first Governor's Breakfast in Cadillac.

Monday, April 18, 2011  A local teen is stepping up to help protect the planet! She started a recycling program in her Cheboygan County school.