It's an area of downtown that is mean to be a walkway, or quick gathering spot.
But, the city and local businesses say alcohol is a problem here.
The Traverse City Commission met tonight, to discuss adopting a ban on all alcohol in the Jay Walter Smith Walkway, on Front Street in Downtown Traverse City.
Pangeas Pizza Pub and Kilwins chocolate employees both tell 9 and 10 News that they notice customers turning away, not wanting to walk through the walkway.
It also makes employees uncomfortable.
The city and local businesses believe banning alcohol will be a good start, but think there's more to be done.
The commission plans to come up with a plan to resolve the loitering problem in several parks throughout the city.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:30 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:30:09 GMT
9&10 News will be closely watching power outages throughout our viewing area from the early morning hours into the afternoon and evening. Right now the power outages have been limited to only a few counties. Consumers
9&10 News will be closely watching power outages throughout our viewing area from the early morning hours into the afternoon and evening.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:11:17 GMT
A former middle school teacher is accused of several crimes involving teenage girls. John Howell was arrested earlier this year. He was a teacher in Sault Ste. Marie before resigning. Police say
A former middle school teacher is accused of several crimes involving teenage girls. John Howell was arrested earlier this year. He was a teacher in Sault Ste. Marie before resigning. Police say
Monday, May 20 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:55:13 GMT
Tara Felisky-Syler died when she was thrown from a car as it rolled over in Isabella County just two weeks before her high school graduation. The deadly accident happened on Weidman Road near Lincoln
Tara Felisky-Syler died when she was thrown from a car as it rolled over in Isabella County just two weeks before her high school graduation. The deadly accident happened on Weidman Road near Lincoln
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:01:18 GMT
This land will soon be home to 21 affordable housing units and it's all thanks to a partnership between the Habitat for Humanity and The Home Stretch Non Profit Housing Corporation. It's an effort to
This land will soon be home to 21 affordable housing units and it's all thanks to a partnership between the Habitat for Humanity and The Home Stretch Non Profit Housing Corporation. It's an effort to
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:09 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:09:58 GMT
The storms we saw today around northern Michigan pale in comparison to those felt over the last 2 days across the midwest and central plains. Storms ripped through 5 states yesterday and into today,
We've just learned that the death toll has risen to 51 as a result from the Oklahoma tornadoes today.
At least 7 of those reported deaths are children.
The death toll is expected to rise.
Stay tuned for continuing coverage on this story.
We've just learned that the death toll has risen to 51 as a result from the Oklahoma tornadoes today.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:18:13 GMT
An Ada, Michigan man recieved serious injuries during a motorcyle accident when he collided with another car turning into a driveway. The incident was earlier today in Newayago County in Croton Township.
An Ada, Michigan man recieved serious injuries during a motorcyle accident when he collided with another car turning into a driveway. The incident was earlier today in Newayago County in Croton Township.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:53:15 GMT
Severe weather is slamming northern Michigan, bringing hail, heavy rain and howling winds. Right now, parts of northern Michigan are under severe thunderstorm warnings and watches, while others are being
Severe weather is slamming northern Michigan, bringing hail, heavy rain and howling winds. Right now, parts of northern Michigan are under severe thunderstorm warnings and watches, while others are being
Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.
Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least...
Monday, May 20 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:30:28 GMT
The best and brightest graduating seniors from all over northern Michigan gathered in one place today to receive a special honor. It's the 2013 Best of the Class. Kirtland Community College hosted
The best and brightest graduating seniors from all over northern Michigan gathered in one place today to receive a special honor. It's the 2013 Best of the Class. Kirtland Community College hosted
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