Press Release

PRESS RELEASE: Blue Revue Our 2024 Democratic Nominees and More!

A special congratulations to our 2024 Democratic nominees, and a big thank you for every candidate who ran in this primary!

PRESS RELEASE: Nutrition Made Easy with Bloomingfoods Series to Launch at the End of May

Join Bloomingfoods Co-op Market on the fourth Saturday of each month and learn how to create a summer meal plan

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission Announces 2024 Human Rights Award Winners

In 1997, the Bloomington Human Rights Commission began annually recognizing individuals and groups who have made specific, significant contributions to improving civil rights, human relations, or civility in the community.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission Announces 2024 Youth Art/Essay Contest Winners

The Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission today announced the six winners of the 2024 Human Rights Art/Essay Contest

PRESS RELEASE: Monroe County Democratic Party To Host Election Night Watch Party

The Monroe County Democratic Party, in collaboration with candidates in Bloomington will be hosting an Election Night Watch Party on Tuesday

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Nonprofits Invited to Apply for 2024 Digital Equity Grants

The City of Bloomington invites nonprofit organizations to apply for funding to support their efforts to bridge the digital divide and increase digital resources for residents.

PRESS RELEASE: MCHA Presents 16th Annual Tails On The Town Carnival Benefiting Monroe County Pets In Need

On Friday, May 17, 2024, Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) invites you to join us for an unforgettable evening at the 16th annual Tails on the Town event.

PRESS RELEASE: Blue Revue Final Days to Vote! MCDP Election Watch Party Tuesday

Reminder! There are 4 days left to vote in the upcoming Primary Election!

PRESS RELEASE: SWITCHYARD, OTHER ENCAMPMENTS BEING CLEARED AND CLEANED

The Office of the Mayor confirmed today that due to health and safety concerns, several encampments of unhoused individuals are in the process of being cleared and cleaned. 

PRESS RELEASE: PUBLIC SAFETY HOUSING PILOT CANCELED

Today the Office of the Mayor announced that a pilot program to spend $3 million on mortgage assistance for 20 public safety officers has been canceled.

PRESS RELEASE: Katherine Zaiger And Shatoyia Moss Named As Interim Leaders

Mayor Thomson today named two new interim directors of City departments.

PRESS RELEASE: MCHA Teams Up with Endwright Center to Offer Low-Cost, Appointment-Free Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats

Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) is thrilled to announce its May event to help local cat and dog owners keep their animals safe and healthy.

PRESS RELEASE: City’s Community and Family Resources Department Director Announces Retirement

Beverly Calender-Anderson, head of the City of Bloomington Community and Family Resources Department (CFRD) has announced she will retire May 17.

PRESS RELEASE: Blue Revue DWCxMCDC Joint Dinner, Crossley-Yoder-Thomson-Asare Town Hall, and More!

Reminder! There are 12 days left to vote in the upcoming Primary Election! Make a plan to vote if you haven’t already.

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Police Initiatives to Improve Recruiting and Safety

Today the Office of the Mayor and Bloomington Police Department (BPD) announced several new initiatives aimed at increasing recruitment, providing modern policing tools, and supporting safer, faster response to incidents. 

PRESS RELEASE: City Receives INDOT Grant to Improve Roads

The City of Bloomington has been awarded $745,893.54 through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) 2024 Community Crossings Matching Grant program for a planned repaving project on West Third Street from South Patterson Drive to South Franklin Road, with construction planned for summer of 2024. 

PRESS RELEASE: Bloomington Residents Invited to Map Local Hot Spots City among 13 selected by National Oceanic & Atmospheric Association

The City of Bloomington announced that it has been selected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the 2024 Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign. Residents are invited to participate in identifying neighborhood areas experiencing extreme heat.

PRESS RELEASE: Residents Encouraged to Apply for Stormwater Grants

The City of Bloomington Utilities Department (CBU) invites homeowners to apply for funding through the sixth annual Residential Stormwater Grants Program.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Celebrates 2024 Be More Award Recipients

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Launches Climate Action Dashboard, Striving to be a Leader in Transparency and Accountability

The City of Bloomington is excited to unveil its Climate Action Dashboard, an innovative digital platform to learn more about the City’s efforts around local climate action and sustainability.