Bloom Archives
John Woodcock
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UU Art Fair & Bazaar at 60 — Still Supporting Social Justice
An event that began as a way to support civil rights in the 1950s continues today, helping support social justice efforts here and around…
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“Families Belong Together” Rally Held Outside Courthouse (PHOTO GALLERY)
More than 250 people gathered outside the Monroe County Courthouse Saturday morning, June 30, 2018, to protest the President Donald Trump administration’s zero tolerance…
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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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‘A winter’s day In a deep and dark December’ (photo gallery)
December 10, 2016, was the day Bloom Magazine chose for its third Take a Picture Day—Winter. Here are your images.
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What’s It All About? That Shelter with a Heart
BY PAUL BICKLEY A new shelter stands in front of Shalom Community Center at 620 S. Walnut. It doesn’t have beds and doesn’t serve…
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Cover Story: How the Homeless See Bloomington (Photo Gallery and Videos)
BY CARMEN SIERING Even in the richest country in the world, homelessness can happen to anyone. The causes are many — illness, addiction, job loss,…
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Open Streets Bloomington 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Bloomington’s first Open Streets event occurred on Sunday, September 22, on West Kirkwood from College to Rogers Street. Attendees participated in many activities including…
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Garlic Festival and Art Fair Set for Labor Day Weekend
BY CELIA GRUNDMAN “The smell should draw them in,” says David Cox, executive director of Bloomington Garlic Festival. For the second straight year, the…
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Ruth & Ralph Young: Lovers
BY LEE ANN SANDWEISS Ruth and Ralph Young’s love story started with a glance 78 years ago, and today they still only have eyes…