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Be Sun Savvy

Bugs are a well-documented source of irritation and disease, but they aren’t the only things...

What to Know About the Proposed Public Safety Sales Tax

In Columbia, we take pride in being a community that shows up for one another....

What’s Growing in Plain Sight

Years ago, our family of five moved into a tiny rental for one year while...

The COMO Mojo: The Art of Going Out

Last month, video intern Charlie Westfall and I set off on an adventure akin to...

Growing Older … and Better

Starting today, what is one thing you could do to grow older and better? It...

Beware the Bugs That Can Really Bug You

Suzanne Rothwell, associate vice president for advancement at Columbia College, knew something was wrong when...

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Columbia Housing Market Check: Where Things Stand Now

After several years of turbulent conditions during and after COVID, 2025 proved to be a...

The COMO Mojo: Go Touch Grass

Growing up, being outdoors wasn’t something I thought much about. It was just part of...

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You Matter to Me. I’m Not Going Anywhere.

I’ve been reading Wards of the State by Claudia Rowe — an investigative journalist who...

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Shared Burden: How Much Do Your Buckets Weigh?

It’s a gift to live in a place like Columbia. Whether on the trails, at...