19+ hour, 45+ min ago  (894+ words) Several of District 9s Democratic primary candidates met with constituents Saturday afternoon at the Monroe County Democratic Partys open house." Indianas 9th Congressional District encompasses Monroe County and much of southeastern Indiana, stretching to the Kentucky border. Republican Erin Houchin currently represents…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (178+ words) This is a pivotal moment for Bloomington, for housing in the region in particular," Mayor Kerry Thomson said during the event. And we're really seeing Hopewell as a pilot for what we would like lots of housing to be in…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (737+ words) Fluoridated toothpaste was invented in Bloomington, but until recently, the city drinking water supply lacked the mineral." Bloomington experienced almost five years of inconsistent fluoridation from Bloomington's water supply, which comes from the Monroe Water Treatment Plant. But on Jan....

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (830+ words) A waft of cardamom and hibiscus slips out the open door as customers walk into Kabul Corner on Wednesday morning." Nargis Orokzai, the shop's owner, prepares kettles of tea as she finishes restocking a glass display with freshly baked pastries....

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (283+ words) Esola, a lecturer at the Kelley School of Business, said she was hoping to make a difference on campus.Shesaidprofessorshave come under attackfrommany different forces, and throughher teaching, she hopes to make her undergraduate students aware of faculty issues." "I…...

3+ week, 22+ hour ago  (401+ words) Black History Month,observedeach February in the U.S., honors the achievements of Black Americans and their rolesin shaping the country.At Indiana University and throughout the city of Bloomington, the month is marked by celebrations and educationalevents. The first iteration ofBlack…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (1183+ words) Bradley Stille, 49, had only been asleep for about an hour when he got the call.Every time his phone rings late at night becauseof a violent crime, his wife wakes up withhim." "It's going to be a while before I…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (331+ words) Thomson's'first traveling town hall of the year'was held on'Zoom'to an audience'of'20." "Tonight's like we have reentered'COVID'land," Thomson said.So'thank you for rejoining us'on'Zoom. We will try to make this as warm and welcoming as'we'possibly'can." "We know we have people who…...

1+ mon, 22+ min ago  (419+ words) In the'cold winter'months, it can be difficult to leave the house and find events to attend.'Fortunately, visiting a museum'can be'an excellent, inexpensive'winter activity'to occupy your time.'Whether you choose to wander the halls of an art gallery admiring paintings…...

1+ mon, 3+ hour ago  (199+ words) But if law enforcement activity is anything to go by,perhaps Venuswas safe in her pond after all." In the release, Pedigowrotesome businesses on the 400 block of Kirkwood Avenue reported external damages, but no burglaries or lootingincidents. BPD only arrested…...