Trader Joe’s (true), Costco (apparently not),and Buc-ee’s (nope). It turns out that the No. 1 source of “news” about the next big retailer coming to Columbia is none other than “A clerk at Aldi.” In our search for definitive sources for information about Costco, Buc-ee’s, and, more recently, Trader Joe’s coming to Columbia, our crowdsourcing […]
How to handle all the feelings during holiday season. Perhaps pop singer Andy Williams said (or sang?) it best when he belted out, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” in his hit 1963 Christmas song. We’re all familiar with this classic tune and the warm, fuzzy imagery it evokes of “parties for hosting,
The Anderson Homes Foundation’s ‘My First Home’ initiative opens doors for first-time homeowners At one point, the “American Dream” was epitomized by a specific image: the financially stable nuclear family living behind a white picket fence in a suburban home with a well-manicured lawn. The United States has long promoted that dream as attainable through
Here’s where you’ll find philanthropy and community-building with every bite. If you are looking for more than your next good meal, be on the lookout for City of Refuge’s new food truck, City Cuisine Global Fusion, making its debut with soft openings and catering opportunities over the winter. The truck will most often be parked
Where can we find peace when our world is unraveling? It was July of 1993. I was pregnant with our first child, getting large and bored as I inched toward my third trimester. Yet while I was worried about what was going on inside me, many others were worried about what was going on around
Recognizing the people, nonprofits, and events serving as change agents in Columbia. Columbia is built on the generous contributions of nonprofit organizations, volunteer work, philanthropic events, and numerous endeavors that bring the community to life. These community-impacting efforts are led by passionate individuals looking to make a difference without seeking anything in return. It is
Columbia’s dining scene is evolving. Refresh your restaurant rotation and discover new favorites. Columbia is often considered an island in the middle of Missouri. Columbia is what visitors may “unexpect,” especially when sampling the city’s culinary scene. We’re spoiled with food. Residents may lament the lack of this or that, but taking in this list
