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PRESS RELEASE: Nominations Open for Bloomington’s Annual Women’s Awards

By Press release · Tuesday, Dec. 17,2024 12:13 p.m.

The City of Bloomington’s Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for its 2025 annual awards, honoring women and girls who are driving positive change, breaking barriers, and inspiring others in our community.

PRESS RELEASE: Monroe County Central Emergency Dispatch Center Achieves Industry-Best Accreditation from Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies

By Press release · Friday, Dec. 13,2024 3:13 p.m.

The Monroe County Central Emergency Dispatch Center (CEDC) has been awarded accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), joining an elite group of emergency communication centers recognized for their professionalism, efficiency, and dedication to public safety.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Prepares Hopewell Commons for Community Enjoyment

By Press release · Thursday, Dec. 12,2024 1:29 p.m.

The city's newest park, located in the planned Hopewell Development neighborhood just west of the B-Line Trail and Seminary Square Kroger, is nearly complete.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Recognized for Environmental Stewardship as a Clean Community

By Press release · Thursday, Dec. 5,2024 1:58 p.m.

loomington has been named the state’s latest Clean Community by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Kerry Thomson Hosts Public Engagement Opportunities Next Week

By Press release · Tuesday, Dec. 3,2024 3:37 p.m.

Next week, Mayor Kerry Thomson will host two public engagement events, offering Bloomington residents the opportunity to connect with City leadership, ask questions, and provide feedback on city projects.

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington Announces 2024 Recipients of Arts Project, Operations, and Artistic Advancement Grants

By Press release · Tuesday, Dec. 3,2024 2:51 p.m.

The City of Bloomington has announced the recipients for its 2024 Arts Project, Operations, and Artistic Advancement Grants, providing funds to support local public-facing arts programming, operational costs for nonprofit arts organizations, and professional advancement for local artists.

Bloomington Fire Department Hosts Holiday Food Drive: Heroes Helping Hoosiers

By Press release · Monday, Dec. 2,2024 3:08 p.m.

The Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) is proud to announce the return of its annual holiday food drive, “Heroes Helping Hoosiers.”

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Hosts Winter Wonderland at Banneker Community Center

By Press release · Monday, Dec. 2,2024 12:17 p.m.

The City of Bloomington announced the return of Winter Wonderland, a free holiday celebration for local children and their families, at the Banneker Community Center on Saturday, December 14.

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PRESS RELEASE: Bicentennial Gateway Construction Complete

By Press release · Monday, Dec. 2,2024 9:36 a.m.

Parks and Recreation announced today the Bicentennial Gateway at Miller-Showers Park, 1500 N. College Ave., is finished and the vehicle crossover between College Avenue and Walnut Street has re-opened.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Receives Tenth Consecutive Perfect Score On Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index

By Press release · Monday, Dec. 2,2024 9:36 a.m.

The Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission today announced that Bloomington has received a score of 100/100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2024 Municipal Equality Index (MEI).

PRESS RELEASE: 25th Stuff-A-Bus Anniversary

By Press release · Wednesday, Nov. 20,2024 3:43 p.m.

2024 marks the Bloomington Public Transportation Corporation’s 25th Stuff-A-Bus Anniversary.

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington Offers Holiday Shoppers Free Downtown Parking for Thanksgiving Weekend and Select December Dates

By Press release · Wednesday, Nov. 20,2024 11:53 a.m.

To promote Small Business Saturday and to make local holiday shopping more convenient, the City of Bloomington offers free parking in all City public garages and on-street parking spaces.

PRESS RELEASE: Public Invited to Provide Input about Local Transportation Projects

By Press release · Tuesday, Nov. 19,2024 1:29 p.m.

The Bloomington‐Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization invites the public to share their input on local transportation projects as part of the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan.

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Kerry Thomson Announces December Public Engagement Opportunities

By Press release · Tuesday, Nov. 19,2024 10:25 a.m.

Mayor Kerry Thomson is hosting three public engagement events throughout December, providing residents with opportunities to connect with City leadership, share feedback, and stay informed about city initiatives.

PRESS RELEASE: Musical Acts Invited to Apply to Perform in 2025 Outdoor Concert Series

By Press release · Tuesday, Nov. 19,2024 9:50 a.m.

Parks and Recreation is seeking performers to apply to participate in the 2025 Performing Arts Series of concerts in city parks.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Allocates a Total of $50,000 in Digital Equity Grants to Thirteen Local Nonprofits

By Press release · Monday, Nov. 18,2024 8:59 a.m.

The City of Bloomington announces the 2024 Digital Equity Grants awards to support Bloomington-based nonprofit organization efforts to bridge the digital divide and increase digital resources for residents.

PRESS RELEASE: New Accessibility Checklist Aims to Make Bloomington Events More Inclusive

By Press release · Friday, Nov. 15,2024 3:40 p.m.

The Council for Community Accessibility (CCA) has released a new resource to ensure that public and private events in Bloomington are accessible and welcoming to individuals with disabilities.

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PRESS RELEASE: Emerging Scholars & Artists Series Launches November 19

By Press release · Thursday, Nov. 14,2024 4:49 p.m.

BFCA’s inaugural Emerging Scholars & Artists guest Dr. Danyelle Greene will deliver a lecture titled “Racial Aesthetics in One Night in Miami. . . (2020): Screening ‘Daring’ Conversation Through Fictionalized History.” Please join us Tuesday, November 19 at 4:00pm in the BFCA Phyllis Klotman Classroom. Refreshments provided.

PRESS RELEASE: Public Invited to Share Input on Future Transportation Projects in Bloomington and Monroe County

By Press release · Wednesday, Nov. 13,2024 4:08 p.m.

The Bloomington‐Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMCMPO) will hold a hybrid Public Information Meeting on Thursday, December 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Bloomington City Hall Council Chambers with the goal of gaining public input for the development of the Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Local-Motion Grant Program Application Deadline Extended to 11/14

By Press release · Monday, Nov. 11,2024 9:30 a.m.

The application deadline for the Local-Motion Grant Program, designed to promote pedestrian and bicycle mobility throughout the city, has been extended to Thursday, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m.

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