Shake-Ups & Switch-Ups | Week of August 14, 2026 | Traverse City News Roundup

Big changes are coming to Traverse City schools, restaurants, and arts scene. Support for Currently comes from West Shore Bank, committed to the well-being of our community. Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) break down the $25.5 million reconstruction planned for Central High School, along with a shakeup on the TCAPS Board of Education. Plus, Mama Lu's is staying on Front Street while the planned Happy Cat concept finds a new home at Identity Brewing, Traverse City Philharmonic musicians vote to unionize, and a closer look at the invasive species threatening Northern Michigan's lakes and rivers. Currently is a Compass Local podcast produced by Pancake Boy Productions.