A weekly news roundup podcast featuring local Northern Michigan journalists explaining the top local stories of the week.

Currently with Christal Frost
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A weekly news roundup podcast featuring local Northern Michigan journalists explaining the top local stories of the week.
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10/28/2018
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Recent Episodes

June 26, 2026
From Food Trucks to Front Street | Week of June 26, 2026 | Traverse City News Roundup
<p>This week on Currently, Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) unpack a week full of major local developments. </p> <p>Support for Currently comes from West Shore Bank, committed to the well-being of our community.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Currently is a Compass Local podcast produced by Pancake Boy Productions.</p>

June 22, 2026
The Conversation: Beyond the Ballpark with Jacqueline Holm, Traverse City Pit Spitters
<p>As the general manager of the Traverse City Pit Spitters, Jacqueline Holm has helped turn one of the region's youngest sports franchises into one of its biggest success stories. </p> <p>Currently: The Conversation is brought to you by TVC Cherry Capital Airport - Your Northern Michigan Connection.Christal talks with Jacqueline about her path to Traverse City, breaking barriers for women in baseball, and the leadership lessons she's learned along the way. From record attendance and future Major League stars to reading programs, charitable giving, and the growing role of the ballpark as Northern Michigan's premier outdoor events venue, she offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build an experience that resonates far beyond the game itself.</p> <p>The Conversation is a Compass Local podcast, produced by Pancake By Productions.</p>

June 19, 2026
New Trails, New Tastes | Week of June 19, 2026 | Traverse City News Roundup
<p>This week, Grand Traverse County is considering a new trails millage that could shape the future of walking and biking infrastructure across the region, and Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) break down what voters need to know. </p> <p>Support for Currently comes from West Shore Bank, committed to the well-being of our community.</p> <p>They also discuss the latest restaurant and retail developments around Traverse City, including several anticipated new openings, and look at a new teaching kitchen coming to downtown Traverse City that aims to strengthen the region's food community. </p> <p>Currently is a Compass Local podcast produced by Pancake Boy Productions.</p>
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