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🌟 Life in Bloomington
We’re more than just a college town. Bloomington is where limestone meets live music, where co-ops thrive alongside corner cafes. Whether you’re walking the B-Line Trail, catching a matinee at the Buskirk-Chumley, or grabbing tamales at the Farmers’ Market — this town has a rhythm of its own.
- 🎭 See what’s on stage or playing downtown
- 🍅 Explore local food & drink
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Curated local headlines
🗞️ This Week in Bloomington
An editor’s roundup of the week’s stories from across Monroe County’s local outlets — grouped by theme, linked to the source.
This Week in Bloomington
Sports
This week in sports, local talent Wabbington discusses his recruitment prospects with Indiana.
City and Government
Updates from the city include changes to local streets and ongoing civic engagements.
- Walnut Street & Kirkwood Avenue · The B Square Bulletin
- Civic Solver: July 20, 2026 · The B Square Bulletin
- Grant Street & Kirkwood Avenue · The B Square Bulletin
Real Estate
The real estate market in Bloomington features several property listings this week.
- 7126 W Prominence Pointe, Bloomington, IN 47404 – Indiana Regional MLS
- 5220 E Ratliff Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408 | Zillow
- 203 S Johnson Avenue Bloomington, IN 47404 | MLS 202540789
- Monroe County property transfers through July 15, 2026 · The B Square Bulletin
Jobs
Job opportunities in Bloomington cover a range of industries including home health and delivery services.
- Branch Director (RN) | Home Health | $10K Sign On Bonus! – Bloomington, IN 47404
- Top Delivery Route Driver jobs hiring near me Bloomington, IN at FedEx
- Find CDL – HAZMAT Truck Driver jobs near me in Bloomington, IN at Live Trucking
Community Events
Bloomington hosts a variety of community events this week, from farmers' markets to live music and educational sessions.
- Live Music · Events Calendar
- Author event with Eliza Knight at Morgenstern Books · Events Calendar
- The Declaration of Independence: The Motives, the Moment · Events Calendar
- Lake Lemon Shoreline Session: Gentleman Caller/Rodeola & More · Events Calendar
- SUP Yoga FLOWT · Events Calendar
- Tarot for Everyone: Class with Scoot Kellogg · Events Calendar
- Hand-building from Nature · Events Calendar
- Wednesday Triva · Events Calendar
- Join or Die: Revolutionary War Veterans Buried in Monroe County · Events Calendar
- Learning Lab · Events Calendar
- Trivia · Events Calendar
- Tuesday Farmers’ Market · Events Calendar
- Bloomington Yacht Club Open House · Events Calendar
- Jazz in July: Weekend Live Music at Oliver Winery · Events Calendar
Obituaries
The local community remembers the life of Martha “Nadine” Way this week.
Community Organizations
Local organizations like the United Way of South Central Indiana continue to engage the community through initiatives.
More around town
Straight from the source
📰 Bloomington News
Fresh from the front page — local headlines, neighborhood voices, and timely stories from across Monroe County.
- Meta tells The Bloomingtonian its Facebook suspension is permanent
- Police Training on Bloomington’s North Side Mistaken for ICE Activity
- Indiana closes fiscal year with $3.99 billion in reserves as Democrats question unspent education funds
- Pierce says Indiana lawmakers must reverse utility policies favoring companies over ratepayers
- Yoder accuses Braun of double standard after state ends minority, women contracting preferences
Our News Sources
A curated roundup from trusted local voices:
- 🟥 B Square Bulletin – Independent reporting on city government & local policy
- 🟦 The Bloomingtonian – Photojournalism & breaking local news
- 🟨 Limestone Post – Longform features, arts, and community stories
- 🎙️ The Electron Pencil – Local commentary and civic opinion
- 📻 Earth Eats – Sustainable food and farming from WFIU/WTIU
- 🏛️ IU News – Highlights from Indiana University & campus life
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📅 What’s Happening This Week
From happy hour specials to live shows — stay in the loop with Bloomington’s best deals and events.