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The Bloomington metropolitan area’s unemployment fell in December — from 4.2% in November to 3.9% — according to Bureau of Labor Statistics preliminary data released Wednesday.
On a cold and snowy Saturday in Bloomington, Book Corner buzzes with life, providing an escape from the elements. College students browse the shelves, stopping to read the back cover. A few blocks away, Cherry Canary Vintage Clothing hums with the sounds of hangers sliding across the racks, as colorful garments from past decades surround shoppers in the search for the perfect retro piece. These scenes are increasingly common in Bloomington as many members of Gen Z find comfort in retro and vintage lifestyles.
Dave & Busters is set to open a new location in College Mall on Monday. This will be the restaurant and entertainment company’s third location in Indiana in addition to locations in Indianapolis and Greenwood.
Both Staples and Party City, located at 2813 E. Third St. and 2817 E. Third St., will close on Jan. 17, 2025. These are not the only Bloomington businesses to close their doors in recent months. Here are some of the other establishments that have opened or closed this year.
Novo Holdings will proceed with its $16.5 billion acquisition of Catalent, the companies announced Saturday, after the Federal Trade Commission decided not to challenge the deal. It’s expected to close in the coming days.
This week we discuss the outcome of a motion to drop the subpoena against former IU men’s basketball physician Brad Bomba Sr. as well as the upcoming execution of Joseph Corcoran — the first to take place in Indiana in 15 years. We also discuss new initiatives to improve the Monroe County Community School Corporation and the possible takeover deal of Catalent by Novo Holdings.
The European Commission granted unconditional approval to Novo Holdings’ $16.5 billion takeover of Catalent, a decision both companies were hoping for.
UPDATE: The European Commission unconditionally approved Novo Holdings’ takeover of Catalent on Friday. The deal still will need Federal Trade Commission approval.
Over 30 restaurants and businesses in Monroe County have been flagged by the Monroe County Health Department for critical violations from Sept. 28 to Nov. 20, according to the department's map. Critical violations are defined on its website as violations that can most commonly lead to foodborne diseases.
Packaging giant Amcor announced Tuesday the purchase of rival Berry Global for $8.4 billion, which created a packaging company with a combined revenue of $24 billion. According to Reuters, the combined entity will be named Amcor Plc and Amcor CEO Peter Konieczny will remain as CEO.
EllieMae’s Boutique, home to Kirkwood Candle Shop, is moving west on Kirkwood to the former home of The Irish Lion Restaurant and Pub. The owners of the restaurant retired back in May after 42 years in business.
A new Smoothie King location will open Tuesday in the Shoppes at 925 S. College Mall Road.
Former President Donald Trump has made vast claims about how he would improve the American economy if elected to a second presidential term in 2024. Imposing increased, sweeping tariffs is a cornerstone of Trump’s economic agenda.
Village Pantry, located at 1831 E. 10th St. near Eigenmann Hall, operated routinely Sept. 25. But the following day around 4 a.m., the store closed for eight to 10 hours. After this, the location reopened as Way2Go Mart, a part of a local Indiana chain of convenience stores.
For many kids, the library or park can only hold their attention for so long. Enter Bloomington’s WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology: a place for children to interact with exhibits stimulating curiosity and fueling imagination since 1998. As part of the museum’s 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, founding member and current executive director Karen Jepson-Innes has decided to retire. This plan contains four focus areas: new leadership, financial stability, inspire a lifelong science engagement and a commitment to planetary health.
The Coffee Beanery franchise will open its first Indiana location at 5 a.m. Friday at 228 S. Grant Street in downtown Bloomington, according to the group’s Facebook page.
The City of Bloomington is presenting local builders and developers with incentives to create more affordable housing that accommodates the city’s workforce community.
The family-owned Fowler Pumpkin Patch reopened just a few weeks ago for the 2024 season, featuring a coach Bob Knight corn maze.
The Bloomington metropolitan area’s unemployment rate dropped 1.1% from July to August, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Wednesday.
More than 20 Monroe County businesses faced critical violations between Aug. 1 and Sept. 28 according to the Monroe County Health Department’s interactive map. According to the Monroe County website, critical violations more commonly contribute to foodborne diseases than other non-critical violations.
