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‘Stadium District’ sidelined: Bloomington council votes 7–1 to nix naming plan for now

‘Stadium District’ sidelined: Bloomington council votes 7–1 to nix naming plan for now

Bloomington’s city council voted 7–1 on Wednesday to postpone indefinitely a proposal to name the area around Miller-Showers Park the “Stadium District.” Neighbors objected to the branding effort, saying it ignored residents and would amplify unwanted “stadium culture.”

Retail notebook: Fresh facade for Princess Theater building means possible Dec. 1 opening for new downtown dining spot

Retail notebook: Fresh facade for Princess Theater building means possible Dec. 1 opening for new downtown dining spot

After eight months under scaffolding, the century-old Princess Theater building on Walnut Street has a restored facade and a new tenant on the way. Restaurateur Mey Cristobal plans to open Japonee, a sushi-focused eatery, by Dec. 1 in the space that last housed the Village Pub.

IU Kelley School panelist drops ‘rough‘ news about Bloomington wages, points to Trades District as site of ‘creative collision‘

IU Kelley School panelist drops ‘rough‘ news about Bloomington wages, points to Trades District as site of ‘creative collision‘

At IU’s Futurecast Economic Outlook in Bloomington, Kelley School economist Phil Powell said the region’s wages fell 6.2% over the past year—among the worst in the state—due to IU job losses. Still, he praised local entrepreneurs and pointed to the Trades District as a hopeful hub for innovation.

Indiana Daily Student adviser’s firing sparks legal fight, faculty rebuke, new IU task force

Indiana Daily Student adviser’s firing sparks legal fight, faculty rebuke, new IU task force

Former Indiana University (IU) Media School director of student media Jim Rodenbush says he plans to sue the university for wrongful termination, after being fired Oct. 14 for refusing what he describes as an order to censor the Indiana Daily Student (IDS).

CIB gives mid-December ultimatum on Bloomington’s convention center hotel deal

CIB gives mid-December ultimatum on Bloomington’s convention center hotel deal

The effort to secure a host hotel supporting the Bloomington Convention Center expansion has lagged behind the expansion project itself. On Wednesday, the CIB gave Dora Hospitality and Bloomington’s RDC a mid-December deadline to show progress on a real estate deal.

Bloomington OKs mold testing contract for Trades District parking garage office space

Bloomington OKs mold testing contract for Trades District parking garage office space

A $1,300 contract with VET Environmental Services to conduct mold testing at the Trades District garage was approved by Bloomington’s RDC at its regular meeting on Monday. To be tested is the ground-floor office space which Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) has leased from the RDC.

Board signs off on 1-year license for Bird, Bloomington’s lone scooter operator

Board signs off on 1-year license for Bird, Bloomington’s lone scooter operator

Bird can operate its shared electric scooters and e-bicycles for another year in Bloomington. The board of public works approved a one-year license for the micro-mobility company at its regular meeting on Tuesday night. Bird is now the only vendor in Bloomington for shared-used e-scooters.