Bloom Archives
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How to Make Your Place of Business a Gun-Free Environment
We at Bloom Magazine believe that no one should be subjected to apprehension or fear as they go about their daily lives.
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Bloom’s Greatest Hits: Talisha Coppock—Community Leader
The Bloomington downtown of today is nothing like the downtown of Talisha Coppock’s IU student days. Back then, she says, the downtown was practically…
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25 Couples Who Contribute to Our Community (COVER STORY / PHOTO GALLERY)
The virtues of volunteering can’t be overstated—the hours volunteers spend in service support worthwhile causes, nonprofit organizations, and the larger community. But as the…
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Bloom’s Greatest Hits: Bernstein in Bloomington
The driver pulled up to the house on Lake Monroe where Henry Upper waited eagerly to welcome the legend. Upper, then associate dean of…
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Team First Book Builds Child’s First Home Library
“You mean I can keep it forever?” That’s a typical response when children learn they can pick any book from the stacks provided for…
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This Holiday Season, Start a New Tradition — Shop Locally
BY CARMEN SIERING When holiday shopping starts in earnest on Thanksgiving weekend, many folks can’t wait to pack into the big-box stores, pushing and…
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Talisha Coppock: Community Leader
BY LYNN HOUSER The Bloomington downtown of today is nothing like the downtown of Talisha Coppock’s IU student days. Back then, she says, the…
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A ‘Green’ Dry Cleaner Vying for a Spotless Record
BY JEREMY SHERE When it comes to environmental protection, dry cleaners typically don’t win many awards. In fact, they’re notorious polluters. Because of the…