Bloom Archives
Author: Sophie Bird
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New Owner at ALIBI: Fashions Favor Local Living
When Katie Whitson, owner of ALIBI, formerly Blond Genius Denim Bar, moved to Oklahoma in 2019, Bloomington business owner Stephanie Topolgus decided to purchase…
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Citizen Scientist: Make Your Backyard a Park To Help Restore Biodiversity
Imagine having a piece of Bloomington’s many parks and preserves in your own backyard. In a sense, you can. By working to conserve nature…
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Three B-town Tech Startups Win Funding From The Mill Initiative
An app that helps nonprofits track volunteers, a social networking platform for people in show business, and an app that reminds college students to…
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What’s to Become of The Old Hospital Site?
Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton calls the City’s plan to redevelop the current site of Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital “a once- in-a-century opportunity for…
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New IU Hospital Plan Still On Track Despite Pandemic
Brian Shockney already had his work cut out for him—and then COVID-19 came along. As president of Indiana University Health South Central Region, Shockney…
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IU to Study Childhood Sexual Exploitation in Rural Counties
The number of Indiana youth who are sexually exploited has increased significantly in recent years, according to the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement.
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Board Games Are Popular Again
As the pandemic has shut down activities and narrowed the daily experiences of many people, tabletop games old and new have seen a resurgence.…
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Nashville House Re-Opens, And Still a Family Business
For decades, The Nashville House drew daily crowds for its fried chicken, biscuits, and apple butter.