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Friday, May 31, 2013  The 2013 National Cherry Queen Final Four Candidates were announced.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Over the next two days, 13 girls will be competing for the chance to become the National Cherry Queen.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Traverse City Downtown Development Authority tells 7&4 News that back on March 12th the City Commission approved an agreement with Park mobile, a global company that provides convenient and user-friendly mobile solutions for parking payments.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is stepping up salvaging of trees that are dying from infestations of the emerald ash borer and beech bark disease.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  60-thousand fingerling Chinook Salmon were released into pet nets in the Boardman River.

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 10, 2013  Business owners are getting get ready to open the first-ever brewery in Frankfort, which will create new jobs and hopefully attract more visitors to the area.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Michigan will start selling two new license plates featuring the Pure Michigan tourism logo.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Traverse City has been named one of America's Top 10 tourist towns by the readers of Family Fun Magazine.

Monday, March 18, 2013  UPDATE: Traverse City Commissioners approve construction funding for a portion of the 2013 street paving and resurfacing projects.