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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Leigh Gallagher, a writer-in-residence for Front Street Writers, and two Front Street Writers students spoke with 7&4's Megan Moore about their experience in the first year of the program.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  It's officially Spring Break for schools in Northern Michigan, and the State Theatre is celebrating by offering a week-long movie marathon.

Monday, October 22, 2012  A 21-year-old Traverse City man was arrested after causing a crash at the intersection of Union and Front streets.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Lauren Creighton and her husband were born and raised in Traverse City. But it wasn't until they moved away to the south for 12 years that they realized this was home all along. You can check out Lauren Creighton's merchandise here, or visit her shop in suite 103 in Front Row Center on Front Street (next to Harbor Wear).

Saturday, June 23, 2012  More than 100 classic cars hit the starting line Saturday morning in Traverse City  and took off on a 2,300 mile-long adventure called the Great Race.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Plans for a new CVS Pharmacy on the corner of Front Street and Division in Traverse City were given the go ahead Tuesday night by City Commissioners.

Saturday, December 17, 2011  A series of road studies are set to kick off in Traverse City in hopes of improving public infrastructure and increasing economic vitality.

Saturday, December 03, 2011  Tattoo lovers had the chance to get some new ink and help out needy children at the same time.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  The stock market plunge has many folks in panic mode, wondering what they should do with their money in such an unstable market.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010  A Northern Michigan photographer couldn't identify the lights and shapes he found in some of his pictures. With the help of UFO investigators we were able to.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009  Black Friday is still a couple days away but local stores in downtown Traverse City say they're already seeing a rush of shoppers.

Monday, July 20, 2009  It's a cracked and disheveled sidewalk along Traverse City's Front Street that has some business owners concerned for people's safety.  A portion of the sidewalk along the 400th block was recently patched up.  But business owners say it's still a safety hazard and something the city needs to take responsibility for.

Wednesday, July 01, 2009  The weather over the past few days is having some effects on area businesses and golf courses.  On one hand, it's bringing people into local shops but it's also keeping people off the golf greens.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008  Two years ago there were big plans for two big developments, one in Petoskey and one in Traverse City. But today both have gone essentially no where, and both communities are staring at big holes in the ground right in the heart of their downtown districts.