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A River Towns Special: Welcome to Manistee, Cheboygan, and Roscommon

July 1, 2023

By Alexandra Dailey, Sarahbeth Ramsey, and Rachel Pasche

While crystal blue lakes and bays draw people to northern Michigan, some of the wildest, purest waters you’ll find flow in our rivers. And the towns you’ll find alongside these waterways hold just as much … Read More >>

Summer 2023 Race Calendar

June 10, 2023

It’s off to the races for summer 2023 as we run headlong into a season packed with athletic feats. Marathons? Check. Triathlons? Check. Open water swims? Check. Just about everything you can do with a paddle, a bike, or a pair of running shoes? Check.

Below, you'll find dozens… Read More >>

Now Hiring! 90+ Job Listings from Across Northern Michigan

May 13, 2023

Welcome to our Spring 2023 “Now Hiring” section sponsored by Munson Healthcare! Here you’ll find nearly 100 jobs now open across northern Michigan, some seasonal, some part-time, some full-time. Explore away!

Open Jobs at Munson Healt… Read More >>

Welcome to the Table: Seven Restaurants to Visit this Spring

May 6, 2023

With winter in the rearview, it’s time to start daydreaming about dining on patios, enjoying a glass of wine by the fire pit, and getting the first tastes of the spring harvest on local menus. During the colder months, these restaurants offered a respite from the chill and the snow, a… Read More >>

Northern Express Fascinating People of 2023

March 4, 2023

Activists and artists. Beekeepers and bird-watchers. Chefs and coaches. Welcome to the 10th anniversary of the Northern Express Fascinating People issue! Here, you’ll find 20 inspiring individuals whose jobs and passion projects have not only taken them all over northern Mich… Read More >>

Where to Eat This Winter

Feb. 11, 2023

We’ve spent the last few months crisscrossing northern Michigan to find cool new restaurants, beloved local watering holes, and can’t-miss dishes that make our mouths water. While the menus may have shifted to cold-weather fare and the patio tables have been tucked away until sp… Read More >>

Who Is Coming North?

Jan. 14, 2023

Coming off a couple of unusual winter travel seasons, many travelers and businesses across northern Michigan are hoping for a return to normalcy during the months before spring break. While our region isn’t as hot a destination in the winter as in summer—we mean that literally a… Read More >>

Our Top 10 Stories from 2022

Dec. 24, 2022

Want to know which stories the most Northern Express readers clicked on this past year? We present to you the Top 10 of 2022.

1. Spectator: A Letter from 2050 <… Read More >>

Flavors of the Season, NoMi Edition

Nov. 19, 2022

There’s nothing more satisfying than making a list, checking it twice, and getting all your gifts purchased and wrapped before December hits. Actually, we can do you one better: Taste the Local Difference has done all the list work for you.

If you haven’t heard of Taste … Read More >>

The Golden Age of Media

Nov. 5, 2022

There will soon be almost 60 million Americans over the age of 65, and for the first time, media and music are telling daring, vernacular, and joyful stories for people in their retirement years. Reflecting the full and vibrant experiences of aging, this list might help you relate, laugh, o… Read More >>

Meet the Candidates

Oct. 29, 2022

In an election cycle, it’s easy to get caught up in attack ads and yard sign wars and stump speech fatigue. We lose sight of why folks are running in the first place and how they plan to serve us, the people and their voters. That’s why we asked each Democrat and Republican cand… Read More >>

Pumpkin. Spice. Everything. (Except lattes)

Oct. 22, 2022

There’s no shame in loving a PSL this time of year. But if you’d rather get your pumpkin spice fix from a local shop than a chain, then NoMi is the place. We rounded up six creative and delicious takes on this season’s No. 1 flavor for every cinnamony, nutmegy, pumpkiny cr… Read More >>

The Winter Luxe List

Oct. 15, 2022

1. Lakeshore Diamond Wave Pendant from Miner’s North
The hunt for the perfect holiday gift is over. Miner’s North of Traverse City has a stunning collection called Lakeshore Diamonds, meant to remind us of the shimmer of Lake Michigan on the sunniest of day… Read More >>

Where to Eat (and Drink!) This Fall

Sept. 17, 2022

Now that was a summer of good eating. We made the most of getting outside, exploring the dishes of tried-and-true gems and brand-new hotspots all with a dash of al fresco sunshine. Though the leaves will soon be changing—and the menus too—there’s still time to fin… Read More >>

Now Hiring! Fall 2022 Jobs

Sept. 10, 2022

Welcome to our Fall 2022 “Now Hiring” section, sponsored by Hagerty! Here you’ll find more than 70 jobs open across northern Michigan, some seasonal, some part-time, some full-time.

Featured Positions

Hagerty… Read More >>

Back to School with the Educators

Aug. 27, 2022

Well, folks, that’s a wrap on summer vacation. Only a few days separate us from the start of the school year, a time when all of us get a bit nostalgic for No. 2 pencils and square pieces of pizza. So we asked education leaders in northern Michigan if they were to do it all again&mdas… Read More >>

Treat Your Shelf

June 18, 2022

We asked bookshops around the North for some of their top sellers and up-and-comers (aka new books primed to be future favorites) that address the themes of this week’s issue: Pride and diversity. Consider this your green light to stock up in the store or put your library card to work… Read More >>

Community Events Focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

June 18, 2022

Juneteenth Celebrations
Depending on what day of the week you read this issue of the Express, you may be able to catch Northern Michigan E3’s Juneteenth events on June 18 and 19. Juneteenth is a federal holiday that honors the end of slavery in the … Read More >>

Connecting the Community

June 18, 2022

Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation—in partnership with Traverse Connect, Rotary Charities of Traverse City, and Networks Northwest—announced the launch of the Grand Traverse Regional Project Dashboard this past week. The dashboard’s purpose: to make grassroots co… Read More >>

Nominate a Rising Star for 40Under40

June 11, 2022

Do you know a millennial or Gen Zer who’s making their mark on the northern Michigan business scene? The Traverse City Business News, sister publication to Northern Express, is now accepting applications for the 2022 40Under40. Individuals in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, and Kalk… Read More >>