Traverse City has a new planning director, Warehouse MRKT has been sold, public art projects are on the way around town, and TC State Park is reopening for fall camping.

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Beth Milligan joins Christal Frost to break down what Claire Karner brings to the city's planning department, what a building sale could mean for Warehouse MRKT's current tenants, and where some familiar businesses are headed next. They also discuss the future of the Clinch Park tunnel, new art installations planned near Boardman Lake, and the return of the Traverse City Mural Festival. Plus, find out when campers can once again reserve a site at the State Park this fall.

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Major improvements could be coming to several TCAPS schools, the South Airport Road project is creating tensions at the Road Commission, and a wave of new restaurants and retailers is opening around Traverse City.

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Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) discuss the potential focus of TCAPS' next bond proposal, including Oak Park and Glenn Loomis. They also break down the disagreement over the South Airport Road contract and communications between the Road Commission and local officials. Plus, Beth shares the latest restaurant and retail news, from Beyond Juicery to new boutiques and other businesses opening their doors around town.

Currently is a Compass Local podcast produced by Pancake Boy Productions.

How did a game played on ice become one of Traverse City's most welcoming communities?

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On this episode of The Conversation, Christal is joined by Jodie Gobler of the Traverse City Curling Club to unpack a sport that is far more than 42-pound stones and frantic sweeping. Jodie explains the basics of the game, from the strategy behind a well-placed shot to the science of sweeping, and why curlers call it chess on ice. They also explore the club's culture of sportsmanship, friendship, and post-game "broom stacking," plus the dedicated Garfield Avenue facility that has helped the club grow to more than 300 members.

Jodie also shares how the Traverse City Curling Club is opening its 2026-27 season beginning Sunday, October 11, with a full week of ways to get involved, including a free Juniors Open House, public open house, Try Curling classes, Intro to League Play, and the Mighty Ducks Adaptive Curling Open House. Whether you are competitive, curling-curious, or simply looking for a new way to connect during a Northern Michigan winter, learn more at tccurling.org.

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