From Food Trucks to Front Street | Week of June 26, 2026 | Traverse City News Roundup

This week on Currently, Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) unpack a week full of major local developments.  Support for Currently comes from West Shore Bank, committed to the well-being of our community. On deck: Garfield Township's decision to finally allow food trucks, plans for a new accessible trail at The Commons, a major water infrastructure project to support the township's continued growth, and what residents should know about an early proposal for a smaller-scale data center. Then, downtown Traverse City takes center stage with news that the long-vacant "hole in the ground" on Front Street is officially moving forward as a Hilton Tapestry Collection hotel, complete with a rooftop speakeasy, restaurant, and event space. Beth also shares updates on a prominent downtown building hitting the market and a new art and music studio opening on West Front Street that's designed to inspire creativity in young children. Currently is a Compass Local podcast produced by Pancake Boy Productions.