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PRESS RELEASE: Statement from Mayor Kerry Thomson Following Housing Progress and Homelessness Strategy News Conference

By Press release · Wednesday, July 30 2:58 p.m.

The City of Bloomington hosted a press conference on Tuesday, July 29, to share critical updates on housing progress, outline the city’s strategic response to homelessness, and reaffirm its commitment to cross-jurisdictional collaboration.

Press Release: Orr Fellowship Opens Applications for 2026 Cohort of Fellows

By Press release · Wednesday, July 30 1:13 p.m.

Orr Fellowship, an early career development program for versatile high-achievers and future-focused businesses in Indiana, announced today it is now accepting applications for its 2026 cohort of Orr Fellows in both Indianapolis and Evansville. Applications open on July 29, 2025, and are due by Sept. 26, 2025.

PRESS RELEASE: READI 2.0 funding to accelerate housing, childcare, and healthcare in the Indiana Uplands

By Press release · Tuesday, July 29 5:09 p.m.

The Indiana Uplands READI Steering Committee, Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI), and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) have announced that $4,093,000 in Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) funding has been committed to four projects in the Indiana Uplands region.

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PRESS RELEASE: Swifty Fest August 17 at 2:30 PM

By Press release · Monday, July 28 2:41 p.m.

Join us Sunday, August 17 at 2:30 PM at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater for SwiftyFest—a high-energy celebration of Taylor Swift’s music ?✨.

PRESS RELEASE: Local, Regional Artists Invited to Apply for Vending Space at Bloomington's Holiday Market

By Press release · Monday, July 28 1:19 p.m.

Parks and Recreation invites local and regional artists to submit an application for consideration for indoor and outdoor vending space at the annual Holiday Market, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 401 N. Morton St. in Bloomington, next to City Hall.

PRESS RELEASE: Statement from Mayor Kerry Thomson Regarding Police Activity at Seminary Park

By Press release · Monday, July 28 12:51 p.m.

Mayor Kerry Thomson issued the following statement today regarding police activity at Seminary Park.

PRESS RELEASE: Coalition of Local Organizations Urges County to Fund Services instead of New Jail

By Press release · Thursday, July 24 5:23 p.m.

At last night’s Monroe County Council meeting, a new coalition of twelve local organizations called upon the council to invest in expanding housing, mental health care, food security, and substance use treatment in the community instead of funding a $230+ million new jail.

PRESS RELEASE: ADA Anniversary Celebration Community Event Set For Saturday, August 2

By Press release · Thursday, July 24 4:32 p.m.

The City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility will commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, August 2.

PRESS RELEASE: Buskirk-Chumley Theater Announces Blockbuster Decades Film Series

By Press release · Tuesday, July 22 4:49 p.m.

The historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater is excited to announce the launch of its Blockbuster Decades Film Series, a celebration of iconic films from the 1970s through the 2010s.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Summer Soul Fest

By Press release · Tuesday, July 22 4:32 p.m.

The inaugural Bloomington Summer Soul Fest Fest is a live music dance party, and will be held on Saturday, August 9th at Upland Brewing Co (350 W 11th St) in Bloomington, Indiana from 5-11pm!

PRESS RELEASE: Volunteer needed for Survivor's Summit and Taste of Bloomington

By Press release · Monday, July 21 4:30 p.m.

Volunteers needed for the Survivor's Summit and Taste of Bloomington, additionally there is a Wish List Spotlight.

PRESS RELEASE: New Map Lets Residents Identify Habitat Corridors Across Bloomington

By Press release · Friday, July 18 12:29 p.m.

The City of Bloomington has relaunched a new interactive Habitat Connectivity Map that allows residents to contribute directly to local conservation by pledging greenspace for wildlife conservation.

PRESS RELEASE: Application now open for the Monroe County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

By Press release · Thursday, July 17 5:29 p.m.

The 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available in Monroe County through the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County (CFBMC).

PRESS RELEASE: Mental Health Advocates Stretch Their Commitment at 2025 NamiWalks Bloomington Kickoff

By Press release · Wednesday, July 16 11:38 a.m.

NAMIWalks is the nation’s largest mental health fundraising and awareness initiative, powered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Seeks Residents to Serve on Boards and Commissions

By Press release · Tuesday, July 15 3:51 p.m.

City of Bloomington invites residents to apply for positions on multiple boards and commissions.

Press Release: New Leaf-New Life Quarterly Updates

By Press release · Monday, July 14 3:39 p.m.

Summer has been busy and delivered blessings for New Leaf New Life. Recently, NLNL was honored to be chosen as recipient for the Bloomington Downtown Outreach grant, which will fund the creation of a part-time position to administer the Read to Me program.

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PRESS RELEASE: Opera Camp™ 2025 Launches Global Call for Composers and Librettists

By Press release · Monday, July 14 3:14 p.m.

The Performing Arts Laboratory (PAL) announces the official opening of applications for the 2025 edition of the Opera Camp™ Composition and Libretto Program, a pioneering international initiative that opens the doors of operatic creation to diverse, innovative, and culturally rooted composers and librettists from around the world.

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington Announces Availability of 2025-2026 Neighborhood Residential Parking Permits

By Press release · Thursday, July 10 7:18 p.m.

The City of Bloomington residential parking permits for 2025-2026 are now available for purchase online.

PRESS RELEASE: Volunteers Needed for Brown County Humane Society and Drool in the Pool and more, also a New Hope Wishlist

By Press release · Wednesday, July 9 8:03 p.m.

Volunteers needed for BCHS, Drool in the Pool, Restore, and wish list spotlight on New Hope.

PRESS RELEASE: Temporary Water Discoloration Linked to Seasonal Conditions

By Press release · Wednesday, July 9 12:03 p.m.

The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has received an uptick in customer calls noticing temporary discolored water and sediment accumulating on water filters.

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