July 4, 2026

A New Chapter for The Folded Leaf: Indie bookstore moves from Cedar to TC and becomes a nonprofit

Five Updates on Line 5

The latest on the dispute over the Mackinac Straits pipeline
More than six years after … Read More >>

Prosecuting Corruption, Defending Democracy

Former U.S. Attorney turned author Barbara McQuade explains why she believes the rule of law is under threat in her new book
Barbara McQuade knows a thing … Read More >>

10 Summer Theater Shows

What to see live across Northern Michigan in summer 2026
1. Robin Hood: Naught in … Read More >>

20 Burger Joints Up North

Take a bite out of these specialty burgers
Summertime is burger time, whether … Read More >>

Celebrating Cherries: Two Fresh Recipes

Inside the Ingredients
Taking the afternoon to pit … Read More >>

Reinventing the Third Act

David Foster, Katharine McPhee, and 1,000 hits
The concept of life having … Read More >>

Feature

16 Spots to Shop in Leland & Fishtown

Driving into the one square mile that is Leland, it’s easy to underestimate the shopping scene, but this tiny town boasts a ton of stores for every shopper. Whether you’re seeking that perfect gift …

July 4, 2026 |

Dining

Alley Cat’s Eats’ Classic Smashburger

Does it get better than an alfresco lunch on a sunny afternoon in northern Michigan? Only if the Classic Smashburger from Alley Cat’s Eats + Sweets food truck is on the menu! Packed with …

July 4, 2026 |

Opinion

The Real Threat to Election Confidence? Ignoring the Process

Recently, Antrim County Clerk Victoria Bishop, a Republican, abused her power by improperly canceling voter registrations, including for voters who decided not to vote for a handful of years. This is a power that …

July 4, 2026 |

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Being an American

As we reach the United States of America’s semiquincentennial, we asked Express readers to tell us what it means to th… Read More >>

Ramblers at the Art Park

A summer staple in the northern Michigan music scene is the annual Summer Sounds Concerts on Thursdays at Michigan Legacy Ar… Read More >>

A Fair and a Festival

Want to escape the hubbub in Traverse City this weekend? Head to the 56th annual Beulah Art Fair, held at Beulah Park (7122 … Read More >>

An M22 Tee

This year, M22 is celebrating 22 years in business. (Hard to believe it’s been that long!) So we’re celebrating … Read More >>