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Editor’s Message: “Will Our Shops Survive?”
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Joy, Hope, and Survival (Guest Columnist)
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Winners of the 2025 Bloom Magazine Community Awards
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Bloom Celebrates 20 Years with Big Bash
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Up Front
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Hoosier’s Hysteria (The Big Picture)
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Danielle Benedek: Nurse Practitioner, Woman of the Year
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Amy Oelsner: Director of Girls Rock Bloomington
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Alex Rubin: Co-Founder, Stir Coffee
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Richie Gillespie: Skydiver
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Dawn Adams: Artist of Water and Sky
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Bloomington Symphony Orchestra: A True Community Collaborator
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October Bestsellers at Morgenstern Books
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Artist Emily Wilson Gillespie Celebrates the Natural World
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Second Story Studio: Gallery with a Mission
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Bogart “Bog” Strawn: A Rising Comic Artist
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National Society of Arts & Letters, B-town Chapter, Marks 60 Years of Supporting Youthful Artists
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Pepián de Pollo (Dishes of the World)
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Wine Pairings at Iconic B-town Restaurants (Bloomington & Vine)
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Jewelry Made from Coffee Pods: Yes, Coffee Pods!
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Redbud Books: A Space to Learn, Connect, Volunteer
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Enrich Barbershops: Serving A Melting Pot of Patrons
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B-Town Sharp: Fulfilling a Need
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Tandem: From Diapers To Doula Care And Everything In Between
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America’s Medical Caste System (The Doctor Is In)
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Bloomington’s Violet Hall: World-Class ParaAthlete
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Mr. HHS Secretary, Tell the Truth About Autism (Autism & Disability Journal)
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Fix It Fridays: When Fixing Things Is Fun
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WFHB-FM’s Youth Radio Broadcast Going Strong After Pandemic
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MCCSC Encourages Families To Tour and Explore Its Schools
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The Sounds of Sickness? You Can Help (Citizen Scientist)
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Monroe County History Center: Focused on Inclusivity & Collaboration
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Charlotte Zietlow: Revered Grand Dame of Bloomington
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Salvation Army Names IU Senior Honorary Chair of Local Kettle Kickoff
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CJAM: Resolving Conflict With Mediation
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A Christmas Tree Full Of Tiny Towns
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Who Is Considered a Stakeholder? (Dave Askins at City Hall)
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Cindy York: Helping Kids & Families—CASA Volunteer Advocate of the Year
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InfoSentience: An AI Company For Fantasy Sports Players & More
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Christmas Lasts All Year For Indiana Tree Growers
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B-town’s Bobby Helms: Singer of ‘Jingle Bell Rock’
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He Wins. Google Him. Curt Cignetti Making History—6 wins destined to become IU Lore
