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More than tea: Afghan teahouse Kabul Corner opens in Bloomington

By Natalie Chan · Thursday, Feb. 5 5:59 p.m.

Women-owned teahouse Kabul Corner brings Afghan tradition to Bloomington.

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FedEx to close Bloomington ship center, raising concerns over local job opportunities

By Natalie Chan · Tuesday, Jan. 27 10:10 a.m.

FedEx’s West Roll Avenue location will close Feb. 28.

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Wee Willie’s West sold to Indianapolis LLC

By Natalie Chan · Thursday, Jan. 22 2:52 p.m.

The last Wee Willie's West location was sold to an Indianapolis LLC.

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‘Something we’ve never seen’: Local businesses reflect on busy season ahead of championship

By Natalie Chan · Saturday, Jan. 17 12:04 p.m.

Bloomington businesses reflect on increased demand ahead of CFP National Championship.

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'RIP Toppers': Toppers Pizza in Bloomington closes permanently

By Ian Collier · Tuesday, Jan. 13 12:01 a.m.

Toppers served pizza near IU's campus for almost three years.

‘Bloomington legend’: Attorney Ken Nunn dies at 85

By Chloe Oden · Thursday, Dec. 25,2025 4:06 p.m.

Ken Nunn founded his law firm, Ken Nunn Law Office, in 1967.

‘No Contract, No Coffee’: Bloomington Starbucks workers join national strike

By Ian Collier · Saturday, Nov. 29,2025 5:01 p.m.

A Bloomington Starbucks closed Friday after an employee walkout and strike.

‘Still just as delicious’: Darn Good Soup officially returns to Bloomington

By Amogh Belgal · Thursday, Nov. 20,2025 8:04 p.m.

Darn Good Soup closed its doors five years ago.

Darn Good Soup set to return Thursday after 5 years

By Amogh Belgal · Wednesday, Nov. 19,2025 11:54 a.m.

The soup will be sold at Chocolate Moose as part of a new partnership.

Say aloha to Ellettsville’s award-winning Hawaiian restaurant

By Madelyn Hanes · Friday, Nov. 7,2025 11:46 a.m.

The snack shop was named small business winner of the year.

Kirkwood Avenue businesses adjust as vehicle traffic returns downtown

By Will Tallackson · Thursday, Oct. 23,2025 9:58 a.m.

Business reactions to Kirkwood’s seasonal shift from pedestrian to vehicle traffic vary.

Gables Bagels opens new Kirkwood Avenue store: Customers react

By Sofía Rodríguez · Sunday, Oct. 12,2025 9:32 p.m.

After three years at one location, the bagel store has expanded to a new spot.

Things with Strings and More hosts grand opening in College Mall on Saturday

By Zoe Reed · Sunday, Oct. 5,2025 12:53 p.m.

Things with Strings and More celebrated its opening with giveaways and live music.

Meet the new Bloomington sweet shop selling TikTok-inspired desserts

By Natalia Nelson · Monday, Sept. 15,2025 4:41 p.m.

La Dulce Chocolate opened Aug. 22, replacing the former Mr. Tokyo storefront.

Novo Nordisk cuts 9,000 jobs, company says Bloomington impact undetermined

By Benjamin LeGrand · Wednesday, Sept. 10,2025 7:15 p.m.

The Danish pharmaceutical company announced plans to cut 9,000 positions worldwide.

Simtra BioPharma Solutions’ $241M investment expansion in Monroe County moves forward

By Gabby Rogers · Wednesday, Aug. 27,2025 5:35 p.m.

The county council approved Simtra BioSolutions’ tax abatement on 65-acre property in Monroe County.

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Highlighting Bloomington Black-owned businesses on Juneteenth

By Nicole Blevins · Wednesday, June 18,2025 7:17 p.m.

Despite popular video, Bloomington bakery determined to stay small

By Natalia Nelson · Tuesday, April 29,2025 10:18 a.m.

A TikTok led to long lines. They say there’s no second location.

Is Little 500 weekend big for Bloomington Airbnbs? It depends.

By Kendall Geller · Sunday, April 20,2025 6:24 p.m.

Bloomington’s Airbnb market surges during graduation, but not all events have the same effect.

‘Just good for business’: How local restaurants, shops expect Little 500 to impact sales

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Sunday, April 20,2025 1:23 p.m.

Local businesses in Bloomington are gearing up for the busy weekend.

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Business & Economy

More than tea: Afghan teahouse Kabul Corner opens in Bloomington

FedEx to close Bloomington ship center, raising concerns over local job opportunities

Wee Willie’s West sold to Indianapolis LLC

‘Something we’ve never seen’: Local businesses reflect on busy season ahead of championship

'RIP Toppers': Toppers Pizza in Bloomington closes permanently

‘Bloomington legend’: Attorney Ken Nunn dies at 85

‘No Contract, No Coffee’: Bloomington Starbucks workers join national strike

‘Still just as delicious’: Darn Good Soup officially returns to Bloomington

Darn Good Soup set to return Thursday after 5 years

Say aloha to Ellettsville’s award-winning Hawaiian restaurant

Kirkwood Avenue businesses adjust as vehicle traffic returns downtown

Gables Bagels opens new Kirkwood Avenue store: Customers react

Things with Strings and More hosts grand opening in College Mall on Saturday

Meet the new Bloomington sweet shop selling TikTok-inspired desserts

Novo Nordisk cuts 9,000 jobs, company says Bloomington impact undetermined

Simtra BioPharma Solutions’ $241M investment expansion in Monroe County moves forward

Highlighting Bloomington Black-owned businesses on Juneteenth

Despite popular video, Bloomington bakery determined to stay small

Is Little 500 weekend big for Bloomington Airbnbs? It depends.

‘Just good for business’: How local restaurants, shops expect Little 500 to impact sales

GUEST COLUMN: Championships rarely benefit entire campuses. Indiana can break the cycle.

Rahul Shrivastav to leave provost's office, move to interim administrative role

'Something bad is going to happen': Monroe County jail faces April ACLU deadline

Bloomington City Council discusses ending Kirkwood Avenue Outdoor Dining Program

IU Kinsey researcher emailed Epstein over ‘philanthropic works’; another met him for lunch