This week on "Currently," special guest journalist Art Bukowski (Traverse City Business News) joins Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) to share an unfiltered look into the end-of-life industry in northern Michigan.

​This episode is brought to you by lead underwriter Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings: Home Fashion Elevated, located on S. Garfield Avenue in Traverse City. Support also comes from West Shore Bank – committed to the well-being of the community, and The Coin Slot Arcade Bar – a chill hangout in Traverse City featuring a full bar, pinball machines, and a great selection of drinks.

From funeral trends to green burials to the emotional toll of the work, Art talks to us about his feature story, “The Business of Death.” Then, Beth brought us some headlines about:

• Safe Harbor’s plan to go year-round — what that means for homeless services in TC

• The road issues at 14th and Franke in TC — and what’s being done about it

• And a peek at a brand new summer food and wine festival coming to town.

"Currently with Christal Frost" is a Compass Local podcast produced by Pancake Boy Productions.

On this delicious episode Currently, we dig into Northern Michigan’s vibrant food scene.

This episode is brought to you by lead underwriter Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings: Home Fashion Elevated, located on S. Garfield Avenue in Traverse City. Support also comes from West Shore Bank – committed to the well-being of the community, and The Coin Slot Arcade Bar – a chill hangout in Traverse City featuring a full bar, pinball machines, and a great selection of drinks.

Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker), along with special guest Jillian Manning (Northern Express), discuss celebrate the newest inductees into the Express’s Iconic Eats Hall of Fame and talk through Traverse City restaurant and retail roundup, with updates on big moves (literally, Taco Bell), new openings, and downtown development — including a unique multi-use project on Front Street that includes a pocket park.

It’s a fun, flavor-filled episode that will leave you hungry and inspired to support your local food spots.

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This week on Currently, Christal Frost and Traverse City Ticker head writer Beth Milligan are joined by returning guest Bill Froehlich from 9&10 News.

This episode is brought to you by lead underwriter Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings: Home Fashion Elevated, located on S. Garfield Avenue in Traverse City. Support also comes from West Shore Bank – committed to the well-being of the community, and The Coin Slot Arcade Bar – a chill hangout in Traverse City featuring a full bar, pinball machines, and a great selection of drinks.

In this episode:

🕊️ The Death of Pope Francis
Bill Froehlich shares how he and his newsroom navigated breaking global news during a live morning broadcast — and what the local response has been from the Diocese of Gaylord and beyond.

🏫 Big Decisions for TCAPS
Beth breaks down Traverse City Area Public Schools' plans to potentially rebuild Central Grade School, modernize Central High School, and upgrade district music facilities.

🛣️ $3.2 Billion for Roads?
A new road funding bill passed the Michigan House last week — but what’s in it, and what could change in the Senate? Bill offers insight on where the money might land.

🏛️ City Commission Updates
Beth gives a quick look at recent City Commission actions that could affect Traverse City neighborhoods.

Plus: food trucks return, Nashville trips, trivia nights, and Olympic-level gymnastics excitement.

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