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The Festival Is Almost Over. Now What? |
The Festival is almost over — but summer in Grand Traverse is not.
The crowds thin out, the banners come down, and the region slides back into its normal rhythm. That usually means a better time to enjoy the bay, local restaurants, farm stands, nearby towns, and the spots that got buried under Festival traffic.
This issue is built around that shift: what to watch now, what to make, what to visit, and what local stories still matter after the big event ends. |
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The Grand Traverse County Clerk’s Office now offers LiveScan fingerprinting at the Governmental Center on Boardman Avenue.
This new service responds to local demand for electronic fingerprinting needed for jobs, licensing, volunteering, adoption, and other background checks required by the state.
LiveScan gathers fingerprints digitally and sends them directly to state agencies for swift processing.
The Clerk’s Office expects to serve educators, healthcare and childcare workers, nonprofit volunteers, and residents needing state-mandated checks.
County Clerk Samuel Gedman highlighted the benefit of offering this locally, ensuring residents avoid long travel or confusion with multiple agencies.
The goal is to make essential government services more accessible and efficient for the community.
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New Business Spotlight: Grand Traverse Mall Welcomes Five New Businesses |
There’s fresh movement at Grand Traverse Mall.
A recent local report says the mall is welcoming five new businesses into the former Macy’s space, giving readers something new to keep an eye on after Festival week.
Read more: Grand Traverse Mall welcomes five new businesses in former Macy’s space
Source: 9&10 News |
Quote Of The Day |
When the crowds leave, the local summer shows up. |
More Local News: Grand Traverse County Weighs $2 Million Opioid Settlement Spending |
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Grand Traverse County is weighing how to spend about $2 million in opioid settlement money.
This is the kind of local issue worth watching because it affects public health priorities, community response, and how recovery-related funding may be used in the area.
For Cherry Buzz readers, this is less about politics and more about paying attention to where real community-impact dollars may go next.
Read more: Grand Traverse County weighs how to spend $2 million in opioid settlement money
Source: 9&10 News |
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Weekend Planner: July 10–12 |
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Friday: Start the weekend with the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City for family-friendly downtown fun, waterfront walking, and summer festival energy.
Saturday: Take the family to the Grand Traverse Lighthouse for a scenic day trip, then make the evening adult-only with drinks and food trucks at The Little Fleet.
Sunday: Keep it easy with hands-on family fun at the Great Lakes Children’s Museum.
Rainy Day Backup: Swap outdoor plans for the Dennos Museum Center if the weather turns. |
Joke of the Day |
Why do cherry fans love the week after Festival?
Because the pits are behind them. |
Gas Prices Here ⛽ |
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Need a quick fuel check before you head out?
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Recipe of the Week 🍒 |
Recipe of the Week: Cherry Pie: Make Mamma Marys Recipe At Home |
If youre still in a cherry mood after Festival week, this is an easy one to keep the season going.
Get the recipe: Cherry Pie: Make Mamma Marys Recipe At Home
Source: Cherry Republic |
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AI Prompt of the Week: What Do I Do First? |
Feeling behind, scattered, or not sure what to do first?
Prompt: Act like a practical everyday helper. Im dealing with [problem]. Ask me the 3 most important questions first, then give me a simple step-by-step plan using what I already have. Keep it realistic, calm, and easy to follow. |
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Pet of the Week 🐾 |
Meet Rufus, this weeks featured adoptable dog from Cherryland Humane Society.
Rufus is a 3-year-old mixed breed medium dog with a goofy, playful, high-energy personality.
See Rufus and adoption details here: View Rufus |
