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Where to shop for IU apparel and gear

By Peter Talbot · Thursday, March 1,2018 9 a.m.

Bloomington has many options for IU-themed gear.

Water hazards create business venture

By William Mulloy · Tuesday, Feb. 20,2018 7 a.m.

Indiana resident's passion for scuba diving sends him to Bloomington golf courses.

A bouquet of roses rests in Mary M's Walnut House Flowers awaiting delivery. The store has 209 deliveries scheduled for Valentine's Day.

Coming up roses: Behind the scenes of the biggest day of the year for flowers

By Emily Eckelbarger · Friday, Feb. 16,2018 6 a.m.

Mary M's Walnut House Flowers will handle 14,800 roses this week.

Flower petals and leaves fall on the floor of Mary M's Walnut House Flowers as family friends Tricia Rochyby and Earl Reagan strip roses of their thorns, leaves and exterior bruised petals. The roses, which are grown in Ecuador, arrive at the flower shop on Second Street in bundles of 25.

Flower power

By Mia Torres · Wednesday, Feb. 14,2018 8 a.m.

When words aren't enough, say it with flowers.

Bloomington businesses prepare Valentine’s Day treats

By Emily Isaacman · Wednesday, Feb. 14,2018 4 a.m.

Red frosting and pop-up cards are in high supply this week.

On-campus food sales to students unaffected by new county tax

By Arielle Pare · Monday, Feb. 5,2018 12 a.m.

Students will have to pay the tax for restaurant services, but sales on campus are safe.

Senate passes bill allowing Sunday alcohol sales

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Jan. 23,2018 2 a.m.

The House still must vote on the bill before it can be put into law.

A worker tapes a box while packing items on Cyber Monday at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in San Bernardino, California. Indianapolis is a finalist among 19 other cities for Amazon's second headquarters in North America, known as Amazon HQ2.

Indianapolis becomes finalist for new Amazon headquarters

By IDS staff · Friday, Jan. 19,2018 9:30 a.m.

Indianapolis joins 19 other cities on the list of finalists.

Former Indianapolis United Steelworkers President Chuck Jones spoke out against Carrier layoffs at a press conference in Sully's Bar and Grill on Wednesday night. Jones said the selfishness of the Trump family and large corporations are contributing to the culture of job outsourcing.

215 Carrier jobs cut in latest wave of layoffs

By Lydia Gerike · Friday, Jan. 12,2018 3:40 p.m.

Trump promised to save Carrier jobs, but 215 employees were cut Thursday.

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Varadaraj Pai testifies on Wednesday, July 19, before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

FCC approves repeal on net neutrality

By IDS staff · Thursday, Dec. 14,2017 1:48 p.m.

Despite protests and debates, FCC repealed net neutrality even after a brief evacuation due to security concerns.

Cafe Pizzeria opened in 1953 and sells pizza, stromboli, sandwiches and burgers. The shop is located on Kirkwood Ave.

Cafe Pizzaria serves a historic slice of Bloomington

By Julia Locanto · Monday, Dec. 11,2017 6 a.m.

The 64-year-old restaurant has been owned by the Webb family for three generations.

Kilroy's bouncers stamped incoming attendees' wrists with a reminder to get a flu shot on Dec. 7. The stamp was part of an initiative put on by IU human biology students who collaborated on a semester-long project to raise awareness of influenza and advocate for flu vaccinations.

Students partner with Kilroy’s to raise flu shot awareness

By Christine Stephenson · Monday, Dec. 11,2017 5 a.m.

Stamps and fliers at Kilroy’s urged students to get vaccinated.

Skirt and Satchel opened Friday in Bloomington's Fountain Square Mall. The boutique is owned by Andy McManis.

Boutique opens with focus on being inclusive

By Jaden Amos · Thursday, Dec. 7,2017 9:30 a.m.

Skirt and Satchel opens with hopes to be comfortable for all shoppers.

Local businesses offer sales to combat customers heading home for the holidays

By Caroline Anders · Thursday, Dec. 7,2017 6 a.m.

Some Bloomington businesses expect an uptick in sales this December, but others worry as IU students leave campus for the holidays.

IU graduates and philanthropists Riley Fuller and Ben Higgins speak Friday morning at Hodge Hall about their for-profit coffee company, Generous, and non-profit organization, Humanity & Hope United Fund. Fuller and Higgins explained how they use profits from Generous to support their philanthropy efforts. "We wanted to do more with the life we were given," Higgins said.

Former 'Bachelor' star Ben Higgins says doing good and doing business can go hand-in-hand

By Katelyn Haas · Monday, Dec. 4,2017 2 a.m.

The ex-"Bachelor" and IU celebrity, dropped by the Kelley School of Business on Friday afternoon.

Jack's Donuts team member Jackie Willett transfers doughnuts to a tray in Jack's Donuts' Bloomington location on College Mall Road. Jack's Donuts, which originally opened in New Castle, Indiana, serves coffee and donuts.

Jack's Donuts expands to Bloomington

By Julia Locanto · Friday, Dec. 1,2017 6 a.m.

The owners said they hope to connect with the community, especially students.

Bloomington Animal Shelter closing for construction on Nov. 16, 17

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Nov. 15,2017 9 a.m.

The parking lot will cause congestion with only one lane on South Walnut.

Sarah Carton prepares a drink behind the counter of the Inkwell. The Inkwell is a small coffee shop and bakery located in downtown Bloomington.

Inkwell coffee shop offers cozy space and homemade toaster pastries

By Emily Isaacman · Tuesday, Nov. 14,2017 3 a.m.

Inkwell offers coffee, pastries and healthy meals in a modern, homey space.

Garrett Greller and his father, Howie Greller, created a Cannabidiol-based product for people suffering from pain like Garrett, who was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at 16. The resulting product was Uncle Bud’s, a hemp-based topical for pain relief.

Senior starts hemp-based business

By Jaden Amos · Friday, Nov. 10,2017 11:58 a.m.

Uncle Bud’s is a hemp-based topical for pain relief.

Sliced pizzas rest on plates, awaiting delivery to customers who wait in the dining area. "We care about what you're eating, and we care about how it looks," Elpers said. "We really want this to be a fully customized opportunity for you. It's all about the experience here, and you're not going to get it from another pizza place."

Ever wanted a pie made in less than 3 minutes? Check out Azzip Pizza

By Jaden Amos · Tuesday, Nov. 7,2017 5 a.m.

New pizza business opens up at College Mall.

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