Bloom Archives
College Mall
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New Community Arts Center Opens in College Mall
Taking advantage of empty storefronts and cruising customers, the Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington has opened a new community arts center in College Mall,…
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Piace Boutique: Fashion for All Ages (Photo Gallery)
When Johna Davis and Heather Short first opened Piace Boutique in 2010, it was a leap of faith. Born and raised in Bloomington, they…
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Virginia Githiri: PopKorn Professor
Virginia Githiri believes that when people hold back any of their talents, “something in the cycle of humanity is broken.” So she intentionally keeps…
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Bloomington Hardware: Offering Services an Online Store Can’t
As the owner of Bloomington Hardware, Vickie Davison says she’s been competing with big box stores and the internet for years. “But Bloomington really…
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The Briar & The Burley Celebrates 45 Years in Business
When owner Mike Fisher opened The Briar & The Burley, he thought Bloomington’s population of students and professors would be a good market for…
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More Local Businesses Filling College Mall Since Expansion
In 1965, when College Mall opened, Sears was its first anchor. That’s why the announcement in early 2016 that the global retail giant would…
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Gifts for the Kids in Your Life
O’Child Children’s Boutique, on the south side of the downtown Square at 101 W. Kirkwood, features upscale clothing, toys, and books sourced from manufacturers…
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Project Play: Giving Toys 
So Kids Can Learn & Grow
Project Play creators Hilary Key and Angie Burck say that access to toys helps build social and motor skills, imagination, and empathy. Donating new…
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Bell Trace and College Mall Team Up for Senior Wellness
Program is part of the Bell Trace commitment to encourage senior wellness.