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Aerial view of a small town with a straight main road lined with buildings, shops, and parking lots. Green spaces and a sports field are visible along with residential areas under a clear sky.

What’s New on The Loop?

This month, we finish our development series with a look at The Loop. From new community banners to new restaurants, there are lots of new and exciting developments on The Loop.

Two women stand on a brick buildings steps. One speaks into a microphone, while the other stands nearby. Both wear black T-shirts with colorful text and jeans. The woman speaking has curly hair and the other has long braids and wears a mask.

155 Years of Black Freedom

On June 19, 1865, Union Army General Gordon Granger arrived on the island of Galveston,…

A grid of 25 shapes resembling the outline of the Canadian province of Alberta, each filled with a different skin tone ranging from light to dark.

Black in Columbia

I arrived in Columbia on January 12 of 2015. I was 16 and had moved…

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A young woman with long brown hair and a black top smiles while standing next to an older woman with gray hair, also smiling. They both wear black tops against a gray background.

Adventures in Advocacy

Jen Lee Reeves learned early on not to make assumptions about her daughter, Jordan. Jordan,…

Aerial view of an urban area featuring a mix of residential and commercial buildings. A parking garage is prominently in the center. Green trees are scattered throughout, with a blue sky and fluffy clouds above.

What’s New in Downtown?

Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield Music Center  MU recently completed phase one of a new building…

Four people express LGBTQ+ pride against colorful backgrounds. Each wears pride-themed clothing: a cape, suspenders, sunglasses, and a rainbow shirt. They smile and pose confidently, representing diverse pride identities.

Show Your True Colors

Pride is about the celebration of all the beautiful identities in the LGBTQ+ community, which…

A cozy front porch with two black rocking chairs and potted topiary trees. The entrance features a dark door with a green wreath, stone accents, white pillars, and a small mat. Shrubs line the walkway under a partly cloudy sky.

Feature Your Front Porch in COMO!

Submit your porch stories and memories for a chance to be featured in the Living…

A person wearing a dark chefs jacket stands confidently with arms crossed against a textured dark wall. They have short hair and are wearing colorful earrings.

A Flair for Cuisine

How Myah Greene’s passion for cooking has led her to serve mouth-watering cuisine in Columbia.

Chefs in a commercial kitchen preparing food. One chef is seasoning dishes with sauce from a squeeze bottle while another is chopping ingredients. Steam rises from the hot surfaces, and various cooking utensils are visible.

Cooking Up a Shared Kitchen

After three years in the making, COMO Cooks is preparing their shared kitchen for local chefs.

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What’s New on the North Side?

The Boone County Fairgrounds The City of Columbia introduced legislation at the April council meeting…

A crumpled brown paper bag on a dark textured surface contains compostable food scraps like eggshells, vegetable peels, and plant roots. Scattered around are additional vegetable remnants and eggshell pieces.

Sustainable Scraps

Three local restaurateurs discuss the different ways they use their food scraps to make new items for customers and the community.

A group of children in Halloween costumes stand outside with an adult. The kids are dressed as various characters, including a hooded figure and a girl in a denim jacket, smiling. Trees and greenery are in the background.

Miss Sophia

“We have people who are hurting, and I’m seeing it out of my front door.…