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Activate! Hugh Farrell, Community Bike Project

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:59 — 8.4MB)Subscribe: RSSHaving a form of transportation is essential to making your city a home, but affording a car or even a bicycle can be a challenge for under-resourced individuals. At the Bloomington Community Bike Project you can buy one with sweat equity – volunteering in the shop instead of paying …

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Voices In The Street – Cycling Safety

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:50 — 4.4MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreIn the wake of the recent death of a Bloomington cyclist and community member, Voices In The Street asked area residents and cyclists if they believe it’s safe to in Bloomington/Monroe County. This episode of Voices In The Street was produced by Mallory Rickbeil.

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Daily Local News – October 30, 2018

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:20 — 28.4MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreThe Indianapolis Star political columnist Mathew Tully has passed away at age 49; The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is extending operating hours next week; The Monroe County Public Library’s adult literacy program has one of the state’s highest awards for library sciences; The final debate between Indiana Democratic Senator …

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The Bicentennial Journal – Tom Schwoegler, Pt. 1- Little 5/Breaking Away

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:59 — 6.5MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreIn this two-part episode of The Bicentennial Journal, Tom Schwoegler, long time coach for the Little 500 bicycle race, talks about being behind the scenes in Bloomington and Monroe County during the filming of Breaking Away. The Academy-Award winning film was made 40 years ago. The Bicentennial …

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Daily Local News – May 8, 2018

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:19 — 23.2MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreThe Bloomington Redevelopment Commission heard a proposal from Public Investment Corporation for a new roadway to replace Weimer Road, between W. 2nd Street and Tapp Road; The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission approved three Neighborhood Improvement Grants, totaling $17,000; New data shows that Indiana aired more commercials than any …

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Police, Emergency Services Gearing Up for Little 500

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:55 — 1.5MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreThis Friday is the official beginning of Indiana University’s Little 500 bicycle race in Bloomington. Bloomington Police Department Captain Steve Kellams said all officers are on-duty for ‘America’s Greatest College Weekend.’ Around 25,000 visitors and students attend the Little 500 bicycle race and other festivities around the …

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Daily Local News – April 18, 2018

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:58 — 22.1MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreThe Bloomington Police Department is gearing up for ‘America’s largest college weekend; Members of Bloomington’s Black Lives Matter Chapter are expected to show up at a city council meeting again this evening; The Bloomington Board of Public Works approved an agreement yesterday that could expedite a Monroe County bridge …

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National Bikes Month Brings Special Events to Bloomington

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 0:57 — 888.5KB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreA City of Bloomington press release announced that May is National Bikes Month. To celebrate biking, the City’s Planning and Transportation Department will be working with Monroe County Government, IU’s Bicycle Program, and the Monroe County Library to provide several special events. One upcoming event is on …

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