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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. You can also try out this link for submissions: https://btherephoto.bsquarebulletin.com/

4th Street & Walnut Street

4th Street & Walnut Street

The poster is for any alleycat bicycle race, which is being held Saturday (Aug. 15) by Bloomington Homes for All. An alleycat is a heck of a lot of fun to watch. The QR code points to a donation link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-build-seminary-pointe-cooperative

6th Street & Madison Street

6th Street & Madison Street

Planted, which is likely familiar to Bloomington residents as a food truck, is set to put down brick-and-mortar roots. It joins a line of businesses that have occupied the space (with gaps) since 2002, including Neannie’s Cafe, the Looking Glass hair salon, La Vie en Rose and Small Favors.

4th Street & Walnut Street

4th Street & Walnut Street

Inside the parking services division at the garage there are two payment kiosks set up for public review. The city is considering rolling out such kiosks, one on every blockface, to replace parking meters at every spot.

Courthouse Square

Courthouse Square

Replacing Bonne Fête on the north side of the courthouse square will be Edit & Co. A message indicates it will be a place to buy nice clothes: “At Edit & Co., we believe a beautifully edited wardrobe starts with thoughtfully chosen pieces—and a place where you always feel welcome.”

3rd Street & Lincoln Street

3rd Street & Lincoln Street

Sign in the rock garden in front of Bloomington police station says a product containing glyphosate was applied on Aug. 4, 2026 to control weeds, and caution should be used until it’s dry. (

Pete Ellis Drive & RR

Pete Ellis Drive & RR

“I was struck by the gorgeous water lilies in the pond off Pete Ellis Drive, near the railroad crossing.”

Kirkwood Avenue & Dunn Street

Kirkwood Avenue & Dunn Street

(several photos) Could be a Chevy II Nova wagon from the 1960s. It's part of the set for the film “Little Five,” which is being shot around town. The ”Wander Indiana“ plate from the 1984–1986 era designates Bartholomew County with its 3 prefix.