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Monday, May 20, 2013  UPDATE: The Charlevoix city council voted Monday night 4-2 in favor of removing the fireplace.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  “Is economic development a responsibility of the Leelanau County Board, or is it something that the private sector needs to handle?” – Leelanau County Administrator Chet Janik.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A grant of $503,592 has been approved by the MEDC to support the restoration of the Vogue Theatre.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A new 12,000 square foot building is in the works for a busy intersection in Traverse City. The Larkin Group of Traverse City is planning to build it's new headquarters at the intersection of M-72 West and Grandview Parkway.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  UPDATE: Traverse City commissioners pass ordinance to allow food truck vendors within city limits.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Redevelopment of the Historic Barns Park at the Grand Traverse Commons kicks into high gear this week.  The project includes a community botanic garden.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  At a meeting Tuesday night, Petoskey's Downtown Development Authority moved to recommend the expansion to city council.

Monday, March 11, 2013  The outdoor public fireplace that stirred up controversy in downtown Charlevoix now has a new look.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Ahead of UN sanctions vote, North Korea vows preemptive nuke strikes against US

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Demolition work to make way for Hotel Indigo in Traverse City will begin on March 11.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The Village of Kingsley is hoping to re-vamp the downtown area thanks to a contract with the Traverse Bay Economic Development Corporation.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The owners and potential developers of a 15 acre apartment community in Traverse City may be given more time to start and complete construction.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Consumers Energy signed a 19-million-dollar contract with Moran Iron Works in Presque Isle County.

Monday, January 21, 2013  The city of Cheboygan is making steps towards rezoning the Port of Cheboygan to make it easier for businesses to come to the area.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Village of Kalkaska officials are calling their recent purchase of more than two acres of land a huge step toward reaching their downtown redevelopment plans. On Friday, the Village closed a purchase deal on the old Erb Lumber property located behind the east side of Cedar Street, which is considered Kalkaska's main thoroughfare.