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Thirty people huddle outside the door to Shalom Community Center at 7:58 a.m. on a chilly Thursday morning. The wind carries clouds of cigarette smoke off the porch. Some hold dog leashes, and some carry backpacks or strollers piled high with blankets and coats. Some bring nothing at all.
Cheers echoed through the audience at the annual “Windfall Cabaret” showcase Sunday at the Switchyard Park Pavilion. Hosted by Windfall Dance Company, the evening brought together a diverse lineup of performers, including Dark Side Troupe, One2One Team K-Pop, Bette Lucas Belly Dance and Flamenco, UNi.SON, InMotion and Ballet Folklórico de IU, all sharing the stage to celebrate movement in its many forms.
The Monroe County Council unanimously voted “no” Tuesday to funding the nearly $11.38-million purchase of the North Park site for the new Monroe County Jail.
The Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department hosted the first of two public meetings Tuesday to gather input on the College Avenue and Walnut Street corridor.
Tents and other shelters are pictured Dec. 8, 2022, at Seminary Square Park at 100 W. Second St. in Bloomington. According to a 2024 Point-in-Time survey, there were about 350 people experiencing homelessness in Monroe County in 2024.
The sun creeped down the sky in Bryan Park as winter -coat-wearing crowds huddled together, scooting lawn chairs closer as the first storyteller took the stage.
From 9 a.m. to noon Friday, about 30 people with shovels and gardening gloves dug holes and planted greenery along the stream by the East Parking Garage.
Last year, second-year IU student Gabe Herrera was riding his bike down a designated bike lane on Woodlawn Avenue. This wasn’t unusual for Herrera, as he bikes daily to commute and run errands.
For six months, downtown businesses along Kirkwood Avenue have operated without the sound of engines or the rush of traffic, turning the street into a space for pedestrians and outdoor dining. While some blocks still remain filled with patios and summer activity, others are beginning to reopen as the city restores vehicle access to the downtown corridor.
The following is a press release by Michelle Moss for the City of Bloomington.
The City of Bloomington hosted a kickoff event at City Hall for the Hopewell South neighborhood development project Monday, announcing its goal to begin the building process by June next year.
Spooky fun was brought to Bloomington’s Monroe County Fairgrounds with local vendors, tarot readings, costume contests and trick-or-treating just a couple of weeks before Halloween.
It is easy to get stuck doing the same things every week but with many free possibilities for live music this week, it is easy to get out and do something.
Mayor Kerry Thomson boarded a sparsely-populated bus on Bloomington Transit’s Route 2 and talked with passengers Wednesday as part of her most recent Traveling Town Hall.
Editor’s note: This story includes mention of suicide.
The following is a press release written by Lucas González for the City of Bloomington.
With a pack of about 70 dogs waiting patiently for their walk to begin, the path on the north side of Switchyard Park was filled with canines wearing neon lights and dressed in Halloween costumes.
From simple jam sessions to full-on concerts, Bloomington Delta Music Club is building a community of music lovers. As one of the biggest campus music clubs not affiliated with the Jacobs School of Music, BDMC works to create a safe space for people to share their passion for music and collaborate with musicians of all skill levels.
Gables Bagels has expanded its business on Kirkwood Avenue.
With a full week of bar shows and even a Blues festival, there are so many opportunities to get out and listen to live music this week.
