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These are short one- or two-sentence items, often including a photo, filed by anyone who sends in an item—by text message, email, or phone call. [734-645-2633] They're meant to be factual observations about the world outside the observer's own head, in the course of their ordinary travels through our community.

B-Line & Rogers Street

B-Line & Rogers Street

Sign at Bloomington Iron & Metal indicates notice of a hearing—it’s for the site plan review of a 360 apartments with a total of 760 bedrooms, distributed across three buildings. It’s in front of plan commission on April 13, 2026.

17th Street & Vernal Pike

17th Street & Vernal Pike

West 17th and Vernal Pike (where 17th becomes Vernal Pike) looking south along North Crescent. Right: Where Fountain Drive intersects the (new) B-Line, looking along the B-Line and the railroad, towards Adams Street.

4th Street & College Avenue (WFHB)

4th Street & College Avenue (WFHB)

WFHB news director Kade Young a the mic at the station’s spring fundraiser.

9th Street & Morton Street

9th Street & Morton Street

Voter registration services for Monroe County are now in their new permanent location, on the ground floor of the North Showers building.

6th Street & Walnut Street

6th Street & Walnut Street

Lone man at Walnut & 6th around noon on Wednesday, April 1, holding a sign that says "Money Speaks for Money." The flip side reads: "This land was made for you and me."

Courthouse Square

Courthouse Square

Two students take advantage of the warm day and flat surface of the courthouse lawn to paint signs for Culture Shock 2026. The April 11 event at Dunn Meadow marks the 40th year that WIUX has hosted this annual music and culture festival. The students said they lived in an apartment near the square.

Kirkwood Avenue & Washington Street

Kirkwood Avenue & Washington Street

A massive hole in the ground has taken the place of the CVS parking lot as construction continues at 115 East Kirkwood. This is looking northeast.