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The sign for Plato’s Court is pictured Sept. 10 in front of the apartment complex at 2036 N. Walnut St.

Residents at Plato’s Court at Knights Landing face parking, pricing issues

Sep 13, 2020 6:36 pm

Residents said they've had little communication from management.

People sit outside of Yogi’s Bar and Grill on May 16 along Walnut Street. Multiple restaurants in Bloomington have expanded outdoor seating to encourage social distancing.

Here are some Bloomington restaurants that currently offer outdoor seating

Sep 8, 2020 10:15 am

The closure of Kirkwood Avenue creates more space for outdoor seating.

The Friends of the Library Bookstore has created the program Blind Date with a Bag of Books, which allows customers to purchase multiple books for an affordable price.The bookstore is located in the Monroe County Public Library, and all proceeds will go to the library.

Bloomington booksellers voice importance of supporting local bookstores during the pandemic

Sep 6, 2020 9:39 pm

The Friends of the Library Bookstore gives back to the Bloomington community.

The Owlery restaurant at the corner of Sixth Street and College Avenue will soon reopen under new ownership. The vegan and vegetarian restaurant closed indefinitely in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Bloomington restaurant The Owlery reopens, announces plans for new ownership

Sep 3, 2020 7:20 pm

The restaurant has been closed since March but recently reopened.

Students wait to board a bus March 9 outside the Indiana Memorial Union. Bus ridership in Bloomington has gone down since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

IU, Bloomington buses see a ridership decrease due to coronavirus

Sep 3, 2020 6:09 pm

Bloomington Transit ridership is at 22%, general manager Lew May said.

Two Bloomington Transit buses wait to pick up students Oct. 15, 2019, on East Seventh Street. A Bloomington Transit driver tested positive for the virus on Aug. 1.

Bloomington Transit driver tests positive for coronavirus

Aug 4, 2020 3:34 pm

This is the second Bloomington Transit employee to test positive for coronavirus.

A sign reads, “Limited browsing. Please ask to go past desk,” on July 23 at the Book Corner bookstore. New rules have been put in place for book shoppers during the pandemic, including the addition of curbside ordering.

Loyal customers, committed owner keep Book Corner alive amidst pandemic

Aug 3, 2020 12:13 pm

Several local businesses have closed, but the Book Corner remains open.

La Una Cantina is located on the corner of Seventh and North Walnut streets. The modern Mexican restaurant opened March 3.

La Una Cantina closes for a week after multiple employees test positive for COVID-19

Jul 20, 2020 9:33 pm

Employees spoke out against the restaurant on social media for not handling the situation correctly.

PPP loans help Bloomington businesses stay afloat

Jul 20, 2020 9:16 pm

Over 200 Bloomington businesses received loans of over $150,000.

Mother Bear's is located at 1428 E. Third St. The restaurant will be closed until 4 p.m. Thursday for a deep clean and sanitation.

Mother Bear’s Pizza employee tests positive for COVID-19

Jul 14, 2020 8:14 pm

The employee’s last shift was July 5.

The Banneker Community Center is located at 930 W. Seventh St. The center was founded in 1954 and supports the Black community through its free meal programs for youth, among other initiatives.

Ways to support Bloomington’s Black community with donations, time

Jul 9, 2020 12:34 am

Three local organizations discuss how they support the Black community and how people can help.

Wheeler Mission Center for Women & Children Bloomington is located at 400 S. Opportunity Lane. The center provides women both long-term and short-term stays depending on the program they're enrolled in.

Wheeler Mission Center for Women will close July 5

Jun 26, 2020 2:13 am

Services are being suspended due to lack of funding.

Pictured Aug. 30, 2018, are refrigerators in the Hoosier to Hoosier sale space in the Warehouse. This year's sale was canceled, but volunteers are needed to go into residence halls to pick up the left-behind items that will be donated to local nonprofits this year instead of being sold.

Hoosier to Hoosier Community Sale canceled, items to be donated to local nonprofits

Jun 23, 2020 11:22 pm

Items will go to nonprofits including Middle Way House and Shalom Community Center.

Bloomington’s City Hall received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. It is the first city-owned building in Bloomington to receive such certification.

City council approves weekend Kirkwood street closing, relaxation of signage rules

Jun 18, 2020 1:31 am

The closure will allow businesses to use sidewalks and parking spaces for seating.

The Wampler House Boutique Hotel Bed & Breakfast Inn is located at 4905 S. Rogers St. Government emergency relief grants have helped resident hosts Zack and Donna Malham keep the business afloat.

‘The meter kept running’: Bloomington couple struggles to keep B&B alive amid COVID-19

Jun 16, 2020 1:06 am

Zack and Donna Malham are mostly relying on government grants for support.

A protester holds a sign in the air June 5 in front of the Monroe County Courthouse. Many organizations are fundraising and making donations in response to the death of George Floyd.

IU students raise tens of thousands of dollars for various causes after George Floyd's death

Jun 10, 2020 11:54 pm

Money has gone to bail funds, memorials and a local community center.

PopKorn Kernels With a Twist is located at 122 S. College Avenue in Bloomington. The black-owned business sells gourmet popcorn.

Business spotlight: 3 Black-owned businesses in Bloomington

Jun 10, 2020 8:42 pm

Read more about a Black-owned hair salon, popcorn company and tattoo studio.

Signs reading “Store Closing” are displayed in the windows at Pygmalion’s Art Supplies on May 31 on North Grant Street. The store is closing after over 48 years of business.

Pygmalion’s to close after nearly 50 years of art supplies, cats, a personal touch

Jun 8, 2020 7:23 pm

Owner Nancy Crenshaw said she’ll work with anyone wanting to rebuild Pygmalion's.

Btown Beauty Supply & Salon is located at 805 S. Rogers St. in Bloomington. The Black-owned business offers a variety of hair care and beauty products.

Want to support a black-owned business in Bloomington? Here are some to consider.

Jun 8, 2020 4:33 pm

Bloomington has over 30 black-owned businesses.

The Hilton Garden Inn is located at 245 N. College Ave. The hotel is about half a mile from campus.

Another downtown Bloomington hotel to offer student housing for fall semester

Jun 5, 2020 12:22 am

The hotel will dedicate 20 rooms to student housing.

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