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Pandemic affects childhood development, historic black properties, Zero in Bloomington | Indiana Newsdesk

This week on  Indiana Newsdesk:

A recent study shows children born during the pandemic are developing motor and social skills at a slower rate than those born before it due to a lack of interaction. Experts say it’s hard to tell if isolation at such an early stage will lead to long-term issues.

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Bloomington was recently designated a historic district, preserving the property in perpetuity.  Church members say there’s more historically black properties they’d like protected.

And the “Zero In Bloomington” initiative is a website where residents can register and track their actions in becoming carbon neutral. 

Those stories and the latest news headlines from across the state, Friday at 6 on  Indiana Newsdesk.

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Anchor "Indiana Newsdesk," "Ask The Mayor" - WTIU/WFIU News. Formerly host of "The Weekly Special." Hebron, Ind. native, IU Alumnus. Follow him on Twitter @Joe_Hren