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Bloomington Lifestyle News

Coverage of lifestyle in Bloomington focuses on cultural trends, family life, home habits, relationships and the everyday choices that shape daily living. Reporting encompasses the diverse ways residents interact with their surroundings and build their routines.


Education

Scholarships

Indiana University Suspends Hudson and Holland Program

The scholarship program will pause new student intake for two years while it develops a new approach.


Food and Drink

Live Poll

Do you believe your local government should prioritize funding and organizing community farmers markets?

Organic Food

Bloomington Farmers Market Shifts to Indoor Venue

The community market wraps up its outdoor season and prepares to host a series of indoor events at the Switchyard Park Pavilion.

Bloomington Farmers Market Shifts to Indoor Venue

Culture

Live Poll

Should local colleges prioritize community service impact when choosing alumni and benefactor award recipients?

Awards

Ivy Tech Honors Bloomington Residents with 2026 Awards

The Ivy Tech Foundation recently recognized local leaders for their professional success and campus contributions.

Ivy Tech Honors Bloomington Residents with 2026 Awards

Home

Live Poll

Do you feel satisfied with the current leaf collection schedule in your community?

Landscaping

Bloomington to Begin Fall Leaf Collection October 19

The annual collection program for leaves and yard waste will run through the end of December for all local residents.

Bloomington to Begin Fall Leaf Collection October 19

Family

Child Care

Daycare Worker Arrested Following Crib Collapse

A Bloomington childcare worker faces felony charges after a 1-year-old child was injured at a local daycare facility.

Daycare Worker Arrested Following Crib Collapse

More in Lifestyle

Day to day, that means examining changing family schedules, shifts in local shopping patterns, the evolution of neighborhood social life and the impact of broader economic trends on the household. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Local housing patterns and the seasonal cycle of outdoor activities create distinct rhythms for residents. Generational changes in how time is spent at home and in public spaces remain the most frequent drivers of coverage.