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Monday, November 26, 2012  A report from Michigan State Police says that crashes on state streets and highways claimed at least seven lives over the Thanksgiving weekend, the same number as in last year's holiday period.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  This year was the 24th annual community dinner put on by local volunteers in the Traverse City area.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Hundreds of people showed up at Thirlby Field to participate in the fifth annual Traverse City Downtown Turkey Trot for charity. Runners could participate in a 5K, 5 mile run or enjoy the festivities by walking.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Airports, train stations and highways are expected to remain busy as people head home to reconnect with family and friends for Thanksgiving - although some reunions may be bittersweet because of the damage and displacement caused by Superstorm Sandy.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Americans prepare to mark Thanksgiving with family, celebrations; Sandy overshadows for some

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Travelers are crossing Michigan to their holiday travel destinations.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Slow economic recovery forces Thanksgiving travelers to make sacrifices, rely on relatives

Monday, November 19, 2012  It's not a secret that 7&4's Arielle Berlin loves to cook and she wants to know what Traverse City has to offer.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Chef Phil Murray, owner of Phil's on Front restaurant in Traverse City, said he tried running for President, but unfortunately, he didn't win.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  "We always have one lady that's always at the front of the line on Black Friday." said Brian Stawa, General Manager of Best Buy in Traverse City. "She comes in at about 3 o' clock or 4 o' clock on Wednesday, she goes, 'I'm first, I'm first!'" People all over the nation are gearing up for one of the biggest shopping days of the year. "We open up the doors at 12 o' clock, we let 50 people in at a time and then we stop the line for just a few seconds, and then let another 50 in," Sawa said.

Thursday, November 24, 2011  Grand Traverse County Metro Fire Department arrived to a home on W. Silver Lake Road Thursday morning.

Thursday, November 24, 2011  If you run into trouble cooking your Thanksgiving feast, help is just a phone call away.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  "I served it for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a big hit," says Oliver.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  Phil Murray, owner of Phil's On Front restaurant in Traverse City, is helping you create some of his favorite dishes in your own kitchen.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  Americans pay more to celebrate Thanksgiving, but higher prices don't deter travelers