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Join Mayor John Hamilton Monday, May 13 for an easy-paced ride around the city starting from Showers Plaza at City Hall.

The multi-day celebration seeks to raise and expand art appreciation, create space that affirms persons of color in the community, and enhance Bloomington’s spirit of inclusion.

Customers may notice fluctuations in pressure and/or discoloration of their tap water during hydrant maintenance.

The long-standing interlocal practice of mutual aid -- calling in help from neighboring fire departments as needed -- will not change.

With the approach of warm weather, the season of public infrastructure improvements has again gotten underway in Bloomington.

The ride will highlight new, emerging, and existing trail infrastructure, including Switchyard Park, the Allen Street Greenway, and Bryan Park.

During the event, community members will have the opportunity to learn more about and provide feedback about the artists’ work at a booth in Peoples Park staffed by members of the Bloomington Arts Commission and the City’s Economic and Sustainable Development Department.

During the open house, City staff and representatives from CSO Architects and construction manager F.A. Wilhelm will be available to provide an overview of the project.

A showcase of local talent, the fair will feature entertainment on four stages throughout the day.

The City has renewed its partnership with the Solar Indiana Renewable Energy Network (SIREN) for Solarize 2019 to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and support for grassroots community efforts to increase access to renewable energy.

The first phase of the task force will provide technical review of and recommendations about a renewable energy system proposed for consideration during the mayor’s 2019 State of the City address February 21.

The April 18 ruling came down two years after the City filed suit against Indiana Governor Eric Holcolmb in response to legislation that abruptly terminated the City’s annexation process and barred the City from additional annexation efforts for five years.

The City of Bloomington and Monroe County Government, working jointly on the expansion of the Monroe Convention Center, have asked Convergence Design and Schmidt Associates, the architect/design team for the project, to gather feedback from stakeholders and the greater community about project design.

Funded in the 2019 budget through the Public Safety Local Income Tax and approved by a vote of the Common Council, the 32-foot panel truck can also serve as a mobile center of operations in the event of a natural disaster or major crime scene.

The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department has reduced the daily pool admission fee and is launching a new season-long admission option for frequent visitors to the city's two outdoor pools.

CSBM seeks to enlighten Black men about cardiovascular diseases through screening and education.

An investigative journalist, Quinones will present his experiences researching and writing Dreamland, and the lessons he learned throughout the process.

The mural will be a highly visible design element for westbound traffic on this major artery from the Indiana University campus.

Located at Eighth and Morton Streets in Showers Common next to City Hall, the market showcases food, plants, and other farm products sold by local growers along with the offerings of prepared food vendors. Admission to the Farmers’ Market is free.

17th Street will be closed to through traffic during construction, which is scheduled for completion by November 8.

After integrating public and stakeholder feedback gathered during these three days, the design team will coordinate a Concept Design Charrette April 16-18.

The “Brighten B-town” initiative is a partnership among three City departments -- Parks and Recreation, Utilities, and Public Works.

During the forum, City staff and representatives from CSO Architects and construction manager Garmong Construction Services will be stationed to provide an overview of the project.