Featured Mayor Barbara Buffaloe Hugging Chamber Ambassador

Let’s Commit to Being ‘Here’ in Each Moment  

As the new year begins, I find myself reflecting on the privilege of serving as…

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Reviewing Your Year  

Ready or not, as you read this column, the calendar has turned. 2024 lays behind…

French Onion Soup, Made by Jim "Hoss" Koetting

Hoss’s ‘Oignon Francais’

The lights are gone, the decorations are put away, and there is an emptiness of…

Trivia Scorecard From Gunter Hans

Battle of the Brains

What you need to know for trivia night, COMO-style. On nearly any given night in…

Corrine Smith Manager Of Columbia Farmers Market With Mayor Buffaloe

2024 in COMO: Tackling Challenges, Laying Groundwork for the Future  

As 2024 draws to a close, we can proudly reflect on the progress we’ve made…

Super Nova Crepe And Matcha From Eat Crepe Love

A Taste of Community

Our associate editor — a self-proclaimed foodie — dishes on the December issue Hi, readers!  …

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They’re Coming!

Trader Joe’s (true), Costco (apparently not),and Buc-ee’s (nope). It turns out that the No. 1…

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The Holiday Blues

How to handle all the feelings during holiday season. Perhaps pop singer Andy Williams said…

Anderson Homes Foundation Groundbreaking Event

Turning the Tide on Affordable Housing

The Anderson Homes Foundation’s ‘My First Home’ initiative opens doors for first-time homeowners At one…

City Cuisine Food Truck By City Of Refuge

City Cuisine Global Fusion

Here’s where you’ll find philanthropy and community-building with every bite. If you are looking for…

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The Unshakeable Kingdom

Where can we find peace when our world is unraveling? It was July of 1993.…

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Impact COMO 2024: The Winners Are …

Recognizing the people, nonprofits, and events serving as change agents in Columbia.  Columbia is built…