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The work extends well beyond adding new trees. Bloomington is managing roughly 24,000 trees across parks, medians, rights-of-way and other city-controlled property, while also confronting aging trees, invasive species, storm risks and the continuing effects of emerald ash borer.

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Bloomington plants 201 trees and inspects nearly 3,700 in first half of 2026

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s public tree canopy is getting a steady makeover, one planting, pruning and removal at a time. During the first half...

Jeremiah Santos14 hours ago

The shelter’s “Double the Love” campaign runs from Tuesday, Sept. 1 through Monday, Sept. 21, with donations matched dollar for dollar up to $20,000. If the full match is reached, the effort could generate $40,000 for emergency surgeries, medical treatments and other essential veterinary care.

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Bloomington Animal Shelter launches matching fundraiser that could raise $40,000 for medical care

Bloomington, Indiana – A $10 donation could soon mean $20 worth of help for an injured or sick animal in Bloomington. For three weeks...

Fred Pitts19 hours ago

That is the idea behind the city’s 2026 Local-Motion Grant Program, which is now accepting proposals for community projects that encourage walking, rolling and biking. Applications are due Friday, October 9.

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Bloomington offers up to $2,400 for community projects that get residents moving without cars

Bloomington, Indiana – A small grant can put a bike repair stand on a neighborhood corner, help children learn to ride, or give residents...

Ashley Holloway19 hours ago

The closures are concentrated in the second half of the month and will affect key routes near Second, Rogers and Third streets. City officials say contractors are coordinating schedules to reduce overlap, but drivers should expect detours and changing conditions as the work moves forward.

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Back-to-school travel gets tougher as Bloomington launches multiple major road closures

Bloomington, Indiana – Back-to-school traffic will arrive in Bloomington with an extra challenge this August: several major streets are scheduled to close just as...

Fred PittsAugust 11, 2026

A school morning can last only a few minutes, but the message carried through the front doors may stay with a child far longer. In Bloomington, organizers are preparing to turn one August arrival into a visible show of encouragement, guidance and community support.

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Bloomington fathers and mentors will welcome students back to school

Bloomington, Indiana – A school morning can last only a few minutes, but the message carried through the front doors may stay with a...

Fred PittsJuly 26, 2026

A few hours at Bloomington City Hall could help shape months of community work across the city. Local nonprofits and civic groups now have a chance to claim a spot at an event designed to turn public interest into hands-on service.

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Bloomington opens registration for annual Volunteer Fair at City Hall, nonprofits have until August 15 to reserve space

Bloomington, Indiana – A few hours at Bloomington City Hall could help shape months of community work across the city. Local nonprofits and civic...

Ashley HollowayJuly 26, 2026

The City of Bloomington has opened applications for its 2026 Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant, offering residents up to $1,000 to turn local sustainability ideas into working projects. The program has a total budget of $10,000 and is tied directly to the goals of the City’s Climate Action Plan.

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Bloomington opens $10,000 grant program for gardens, trees and composting projects

Bloomington, Indiana – A community garden, a row of native trees or a single box for neighborhood composting may not look like a sweeping...

Jeremiah SantosJuly 21, 2026

Five years after Bloomington put its climate plan into motion, the city says the numbers are beginning to show what sustained local action can achieve. The latest emissions report finds the community is still on course to reach its 2030 target, even as transportation, building fuels and waste remain difficult problems.

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Five years of climate action move Bloomington closer to its emissions target, but challenges remain

Bloomington, Indiana – Five years after Bloomington put its climate plan into motion, the city says the numbers are beginning to show what sustained...

Fred PittsJuly 21, 2026

Downtown Bloomington is giving residents a reason to linger after the workday ends. On the third Wednesday of every month, storefront lights will stay on later as local businesses turn an ordinary evening into a communitywide shopping experience.

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Downtown Bloomington turns third Wednesdays into a monthly shopping night to support locals

Bloomington, Indiana – Downtown Bloomington is giving residents a reason to linger after the workday ends. On the third Wednesday of every month, storefront...

Ashley HollowayJuly 12, 2026

City leaders are now moving to simplify that path, arguing that clearer rules, faster coordination and more predictable decisions could help families build homes, businesses open their doors and employers invest with greater confidence.

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Bloomington targets permitting delays to unlock more housing and business investment

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s housing shortage and business growth challenges may not begin with a construction site. In many cases, they begin much earlier,...

Kain MeadowsJuly 11, 2026

Residents, visitors, downtown workers and business owners can test two possible replacements for the city’s aging parking meters and tell officials which system feels easier to use.

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Aging meters push Bloomington toward a more modern parking experience, residents invited to join the process

Bloomington, Indiana – A parking meter usually gets attention only when it refuses a card, rejects a coin or leaves a driver staring at...

Jeremiah SantosJuly 11, 2026

On Saturday, August 1, Fernandez Plaza will become a gathering place for residents, families, advocates and local groups working to make Bloomington easier to navigate and more inclusive for people with disabilities.

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Bloomington brings accessibility services together for one community-focused event on August 1

Bloomington, Indiana – Thirty six years after a landmark civil rights law changed expectations for access across the country, Bloomington is preparing to mark...

Fred PittsJuly 11, 2026

Residents in nine Bloomington parking zones must apply digitally for new permits

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Residents in nine Bloomington parking zones must apply digitally for new permits

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington residents who rely on neighborhood street parking have a new item for their annual checklist. The city has opened applications...

Ashley HollowayJuly 11, 2026

Bloomington drivers are about to feel the city’s summer construction season in a very direct way: through detours, orange signs and a few carefully timed road closures

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Bloomington drivers face a busy July as Grimes, College and Walnut closures line up

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington drivers are about to feel the city’s summer construction season in a very direct way: through detours, orange signs and...

Fred PittsJune 29, 2026

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