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The occasion is Bloomington’s 21st annual La Fiesta del Otoño, a free celebration of Hispanic and Latino cultures that has grown from a local observance into an event featuring more than 50 community organizations. This year’s theme is “Unidos, Somos Más / Together, We Are More.”

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Bloomington’s La Fiesta del Otoño returns with mariachi, flamenco, salsa and more than 50 community groups this coming Saturday

Bloomington, Indiana – For four hours Saturday, Switchyard Park will become one of Bloomington’s busiest cultural gathering places, with mariachi, flamenco, salsa, food trucks...

Kain Meadows1 day ago

This year, the focus moves beyond the business side of creative work. The sessions will tackle collaboration, conflict and burnout, three issues that can affect artists and arts administrators regardless of their discipline or career stage.

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City of Bloomington brings back free artist workshops with focus on burnout, accountability and stronger creative communities

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington artists looking to strengthen their creative work this fall will have three chances to do so without paying a registration...

Jeremiah Santos1 day ago

The decision does not approve construction, a final design or even a final price tag. But it does move the 714 South Rogers property closer to becoming the city’s future public safety hub, potentially replacing a police headquarters that has faced space limits, flood damage and continuing water problems.

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New Bloomington public safety hub could bring police and emergency dispatch under one roof

Bloomington, Indiana – A long-discussed move for Bloomington’s public safety operations took a concrete step forward Monday, with city officials backing further work on...

Fred Pitts2 days ago

The opportunity is sizable. Across 14 boards and commissions with fixed vacancies, Bloomington is advertising 29 available seats, while the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Citizens Advisory Committee has no set limit on membership.

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Bloomington is looking for residents to fill 29 seats on city boards and commissions

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington residents do not have to run for office to get a seat at the table in city government. Right now,...

Ashley Holloway2 days ago

Mayor Kerry Thomson’s administration has submitted the proposal to the Bloomington Common Council, launching a public review that begins Aug. 17 and is scheduled to continue through final adoption in early October. The full 2027 Budget Book, underlying budget data, the approved 2026 budget and related materials are available at bloomington.in.gov/budget.

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Mayor Kerry Thomson unveils conservative budget ahead of expected revenue losses

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s next budget debate begins with a familiar challenge: residents expect dependable services, but the money available to provide them is...

Jeremiah SantosAugust 6, 2026

The recognition is not based on a single inspection or moment of strong performance. It reflects years of policy reviews, interviews, public feedback and detailed examination of how the department operates.

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Bloomington Police earn third straight national accreditation after rigorous independent review

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s police department has joined a relatively small national circle for a third time. Out of roughly 18,000 law enforcement agencies...

Fred PittsAugust 6, 2026

The City of Bloomington Department of Public Works has earned full accreditation from the American Public Works Association after evaluators found it compliant with 100% of the management practices applicable to its operations.

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Bloomington Public Works earns perfect score in national accreditation review

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s streets, equipment and emergency systems may be the most visible parts of public works. This time, however, the department’s achievement...

Ashley HollowayAugust 6, 2026

The first morning of a new school year can change the rhythm of an entire city. On Wednesday, Aug. 5, Bloomington streets will fill again with school buses, young pedestrians, bicyclists, families and commuters moving through familiar routes at busier-than-usual hours.

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Bloomington launches traffic safety blitz before students return to school

Bloomington, Indiana – The first morning of a new school year can change the rhythm of an entire city. On Wednesday, Aug. 5, Bloomington...

Jeremiah SantosJuly 26, 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

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