Greg Tasker

1 month ago | detroitnews.com | Greg Tasker

TRAVELGreg TaskerSpecial to The Detroit NewsView Comments The love keeps coming for Traverse City. Samantha Brown’s “Places to Love” is the latest national travel media outlet to cast a spotlight on the popular Lake Michigan resort town. The episode, which premiered locally at the City Opera House in February, is being aired across the country.

1 month ago | secondwavemedia.com | Genevieve Fox |Greg Tasker

An early-stage startup that develops electronic musical instruments for sonic exploration won $500 from a small business hub – in Traverse City. A new company dedicated to empowering women received $10,000 to expand, thanks to an incubator program run by a small business hub – in Muskegon. And a one-of-a-kind farm services company got off the ground – literally – thanks to the support of a small business hub – in The Thumb.

1 month ago | northernexpress.com | Greg Tasker |Anna Faller |Rachel Pasche |Art Bukowski

Traverse City’s Thai Cafe celebrates 15 years By Greg Tasker | March 8, 2025 Tucked in a small shopping center near the shores of Grand Traverse Bay, Thai Cafe has served as a staple of Asian cuisine in Traverse City for 15 years. Through the years, Thai Cafe has managed to endure, serving favorites like Pad Thai and spring rolls despite ownership changes, a pandemic, and the months-long construction project along Grandview Parkway last summer.

2 months ago | detroitnews.com | Greg Tasker

ENTERTAINMENTGreg TaskerSpecial to The Detroit NewsView Comments Sometimes I want to get out and enjoy Michigan’s snowy landscape without the fuss of skis, boots and poles. And sometimes I don’t want to travel too far. On those enticing winter days, I grab my pair of snowshoes and head to a favorite nearby hiking trail, usually one that’s just a mile or two long. Sometimes I traipse through the snow for an hour, sometimes more, allowing enough time to breathe in fresh air and to feel reinvigorated.

2 months ago | detroitnews.com | Greg Tasker

ENTERTAINMENTGreg TaskerSpecial to The Detroit NewsView Comments Even though we’re about to turn the calendar on January (seemingly the longest month of the year), let’s be honest — plenty of winter remains. So, with that arctic blast behind us and the days stretching a bit longer, let’s beat the winter blues and have some fun while the snow lasts. Michigan, after all,  is a winter playground when the snow falls, offering everything from skiing and snowmobiling to fat-tire biking and ice fishing.