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 […]
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
A journey with clay wheel throwing at Access Arts. There’s a moment when you sit in front of a pottery wheel, feeling its cool metal surface under your fingers, and realize you’re about to create something from nothing. For someone like me, and perhaps most of us, we want to do things well the first
Show-Me Central Habitat’s Women Build event is a real (em)power trip. Drive by most construction sites and you’re going to see a lot of dudes. The trade is full of them. But had you driven near Brown Station Road in north Columbia in late June, you might have seen a bunch of women wearing hard
In the heart of Columbia, there’s a place where progress meets community and creativity merges with entrepreneurship. It’s known as The Arcade District, a vibrant and growing hub led by visionary Bobby Campbell. As the founder, Campbell’s mission has always been clear: to create a space where businesses can incubate, thrive, and disrupt industries while
The golden eagle Myria was a rare and magnificent sight in Missouri. According to the 1973 Missouri eagle census, he was one of only twenty-two golden eagles identified in the state. With his massive talons, towering three-foot height, and an impressive wingspan, Myria was a marvel of nature. Tragically, Myria was shot in southeast Missouri,
Morphing from something resembling a small street fair a decade and a half ago to a ten-acre festival today, Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture’s annual Harvest Hootenanny is ready for its fifteenth edition. The community event is set for 4-8 p.m. Saturday, September 21, at Columbia’s Agriculture Park at 1769 W. Ash St. Admission to
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