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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Traverse City Commissioners gave the go ahead Monday night to improve a tunnel that connects downtown Traverse City to Clinch Park.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Raymond Minervini of the Minervini Group of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons tells 7&4 News about the new guided underground tunnel tours they are now offering in Building 50.

Friday, September 07, 2012  The old Traverse City State Hospital was established in 1885. In 2000, The Minervini Group LLC started renovating the historic buildings into what is now known as The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. The floor of The Commons is the only thing separating workers and visitors from stepping 127 years back into history.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Bus crash in Swiss tunnel kills 28 people, including 22 school children returning from trip

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  A popular snowmobile tunnel in Wexford County has gone dark for good after the US Forest Service had concerns about its safety and structural integrity.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  Two dozen people have already weighed in on the plan to dig a tunnel under South Airport Road for bikers and walkers.  What do you think?

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Traverse City commissioners put their support behind a proposed new tunnel that would connect the warehouse district with the bay front.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009  Changes could be coming to a popular scenic overlook at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Leelanau County. The changes are being considered to minimize safety issues and maintenance costs.

Thursday, March 26, 2009  Mass AG reaches final settlements stemming from 2006 fatal Big Dig tunnel ceiling collapse.

Thursday, December 18, 2008  The future has arrived at the U.S. and Canadian border that will use new radio frequency identification technology.