This week on Currently, we’re celebrating the start of fall with stories that take us outdoors and into the heart of Northern Michigan.

Support for Currently comes from West Shore Bank, committed to the well-being of our community, and from The Coin Slot Arcade Bar in Traverse City — a chill spot to unwind with pinball, drinks, and friends.

Christal is joined by Traverse City Ticker’s Beth Milligan and independent journalist Chris Loud, co-founder of The Boardman Review. Chris shares highlights from their upcoming fall issue, .and Beth brings updates on Sugar Loaf’s fundraising efforts and new projects in downtown TC.

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

This week on Currently, Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) digging into three big stories shaping Traverse City’s future. Voters will soon decide on two key ballot proposals: one that would use the Brown Bridge Trust Fund to finance major city park improvements, and another that would lock a new ethics ordinance directly into the city charter. Then we’ll head downtown, where plans for Lot O at State and Cass are moving forward on a major redevelopment — one that pairs affordable housing with a year-round local food market.

Parks, ethics, housing, and food — it’s all on the table.

Support for Currently comes from West Shore Bank, committed to the well-being of our community, and from The Coin Slot Arcade Bar in Traverse City — a chill spot to unwind with pinball, drinks, and friends.

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

This week on Currently, we’re diving into the world of justice and education in Traverse City. Art Bukowski from Traverse City Business News takes us inside the lives of local judges, while Beth Milligan from The Traverse City Ticker shares updates on plans for a brand-new justice center that could reshape our community.

​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 our community, and The Coin Slot Arcade Bar – a chill hangout in Traverse City with a full bar and pinball machines.

Later on, we turn to the world of business and industry as Art highlights World Magnetics, a Northern Michigan manufacturer making a global impact. Finally, Beth rounds things out with a rapid-fire look at TCAPS — from the state budget and district offices to the strategic plan and what’s happening in school lunchrooms.

Plus, Christal, Beth, and Art share what they’re looking forward to in the week ahead!

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