Bloom Archives
Mayor John Hamilton
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CDFI Friendly Bloomington Model Earns National Attention
On Wednesday, September 30, Mayor John Hamilton will participate in a national panel discussion about the CDFI Friendly Strategy he pioneered in Bloomington. The…
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City of Bloomington Appoints New Director of Planning and Transportation
Mayor John Hamilton has appointed Scott Robinson director of the City of Bloomington Department of Planning and Transportation.
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57 Acres of Fun and Fitness: Switchyard Park to Open November 16-17
Bloomington park lovers will have a new stomping ground when Switchyard Park opens November 16. Spanning 57 acres, the park runs from West Grimes…
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Native American Heritage Celebration in November
In 1990, a joint resolution of Congress was approved by President George H.W. Bush proclaiming November “National American Indian Heritage Month.” According to the…
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City Starts Senior Center at Mall: Open on Tuesdays and Thursdays
While most Bloomington residents head to College Mall to peruse racks of clothing or maybe have lunch, Deborah Hill recently found herself in the…
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Bloomington United Hosts Anti-Hate Rally on Courthouse Lawn (Photo Gallery)
Bloomington United sponsored “We Are Stronger Than Hate: An Evening of Solidarity” on the lawn of the Monroe County Courthouse Tuesday evening, August 27,…
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Street Named in Honor of Toby Strout (PHOTO GALLERY)
On Friday, March 8, the portion of South Washington Street that runs in front of properties owned by Middle Way House, was named to…
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How State Government Restricts What City of Bloomington Can Do
State legislators may squawk about federal government overreach, but most states, including Indiana, have their own “home rule” laws enabling them to snatch powers…
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March Honors Martin Luther King Jr. on 50th Anniversary of Assassination (PHOTO GALLERY)
Last Wednesday, April 4, Bloomingtonians marched in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the 50th anniversary of his assassination. The Remembrance Day…