December 7, 2025

Protecting the Places We Love: Local Land Conservancies at Work

Fighting Harder for Local Women and Children

How dwindling Victims of Crimes Act funds are affecting abuse survivors in northern Michigan
Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center … Read More >>

Small Acts, Big Impact by Do a Little Good

Meet the NoMi nonprofit doing a little good every day
If you haven’t heard of … Read More >>

When Small Conversations Spark Big Change

Nonprofit Love Thy Neighbor and the power of two small words: “Let’s talk”
The first thing most people … Read More >>

Traverse City’s Crooked Tree Arts Center Looks Ahead

With continually growing programs and a building in flux, what’s next?
Local arts and community center … Read More >>

Grief Support Up North

In 2026, Michael’s Place will celebrate 25 years of showing up for the community
According to a WebMD survey, … Read More >>

Film Review: The Alabama Solution

With the holiday season of … Read More >>

Feature

2025 Ski Hill Openings in Northern Michigan

Winter arrived with a bang over Thanksgiving, which means we ski bums are eager to get out on the slopes. As of press time, here’s what we know about opening days at local hills …

Dec. 6, 2025 |

Dining

Idyll Farms’ Goata

As we settle in for this year’s long winter’s nap, our visions won’t be occupied by dancing sugar plums but decadent wheels of cheese—specifically, the Idyll Goata from Idyll Farms in Northport (which just …

Dec. 6, 2025 |

Opinion

Pardon Me

A president’s constitutional power to offer clemency to prisoners, or soon-to-be prisoners, by way of pardon or commutation for federal crimes is absolute with the exception of impeachment. A pardon totally erases a conviction …

Dec. 6, 2025 |

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Searching for a Sugar High

In the words of Cookie Monster, “NOM NOM NOM.” It’s cookie season, and we’re here for every gingerbr… Read More >>

Christmas in Sweden (by way of Benzie)

Musical duo Ingemar and Lisa Johansson, also members of Song of the Lakes group, bring “Christmas in Sweden: A Musical… Read More >>

Housing Zoning Atlas & Community Planning

There is so much to celebrate in our region and across Michigan. We’ve made real progress in expanding housing options… Read More >>

Reconnect with Nature This December at the Botanic Garden

If the cold and the dark have you feeling down, brighten up the day with the three remaining 2025 events at the Botanic Gard… Read More >>