Mary Kate Hafner

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Featured Group Of Dads At West Blvd Strong Schools

Good Dads in the Spotlight

Research institutions, such as the National Institution of Health (NIH), have focused more on fatherlessness…

Rice Noodle Bowls from Pho Quan Viet

Taste The Latest

Columbia’s dining scene is evolving. Refresh your restaurant rotation and discover new favorites.  Columbia is…

A military veteran and a trained service dog walk side by side along a paved trail.

Retrieving Freedom: Enhancing Lives One Dog at a Time

Visiting a grocery store is an everyday activity many people do without a second thought.…

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United Community Builder Academic Enrichment Table Time

Beacon of Light: United Community Builders

United Community Builders brings a new future to Columbia’s Third Ward.

Lynn Street small house

Community Land Trust Helps Protect Investments

The Columbia Community Land Trust (CCLT) is a pioneering model for creating permanently affordable housing.…

Unchained Melodies Volunteer Booth

Unchained Melodies: Rescue, Rehab, Rehome

Unchained Melodies advocates for the dogs with no voice.

A person wearing a light pink hijab and denim jacket stands in front of a stone wall, looking at the camera with a slight smile.

Renewing History

Henna artist Siham Nour brings an ancient tradition to Columbia.

A person with long dark hair is standing outdoors in front of a tree, wearing a maroon top. The sun is setting in the background, creating a warm glow through the branches.

Forging a Path to Healing

Whether it’s transgenerational, individual, or collective, trauma has impacted all of us.  Trauma manifests itself…

Man in a suit adjusts his tie while standing in front of a white and gray brick wall. He looks to the side with a thoughtful expression.

Principled and Purposed

Author, self-described border-crossing scholar, and motivator Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas exemplifies the saying, “Anything is possible.”…

People walk through an outdoor market with white tents on either side. A person carries bags, and others stroll under a partly cloudy sky. A hot air balloon floats in the distance. Trees border the scene.

Saturdays are for Snacks

A lunch made from finds at the Columbia Farmers Market.

A street food vendor wearing a black cap and red apron prepares food at a brightly lit stall. He is surrounded by pots of ingredients, with green herbs visible in the foreground. The background is warmly lit in orange tones.

Meet Me in CDMX

A long, gluttonous weekend in Mexico City reveals the area’s history and changing culture through food.

Rustic brewery taproom with exposed brick walls, large wooden barrels, and a long polished wooden table with benches. Warm lighting adds ambiance. A small bar area with industrial elements is visible.

Making Old New Again

Curated experiences are what guests can expect at Günter Hans.