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June 3rd, 2026

Hidden gardens, historic homes & local art: Discover the stories growing in Old Town

On Sunday, June 7, the Old Town Historic District will once again open its gates for one of Huntsville’s most [Read More]

Category: City Stories

May 31st, 2026

Controlled Burns Are Essential for Healthy Forests

Fire is not always the enemy, and understanding the benefits of prescribed burns is essential. Take it from us, the [Read More]

Category: City Stories

May 27th, 2026

A living story: Indigenous roots and renewal in Huntsville

Walk anywhere in Huntsville long enough, and you’ll eventually sense it—that quiet feeling a place holds more history than meets [Read More]

Category: City Stories

May 25th, 2026

At first light, a quiet Memorial Day tradition

At 4 a.m. on Memorial Day, while most of Huntsville is still asleep, two City employees quietly begin one of [Read More]

Category: City Stories

May 19th, 2026

Blue Spaces: A guide to cooling off with Huntsville Parks & Recreation this summer

In recreation, the term “green spaces” commonly refers to parks and outdoor areas that encourage activities such as exercise, picnics [Read More]

Category: Quality of Life

May 13th, 2026

City of Huntsville, Housing Authority launch comprehensive portfolio assessment to shape future of public housing

The City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Housing Authority (HHA) are teaming up on a long‑range effort to better understand [Read More]

Category: City Stories

April 30th, 2026

Architectural Styles of Historic Huntsville Part II: Italianate

We often refer to architecture from the mid‑ to late‑19th century as Victorian, but that term actually encompasses a diverse [Read More]

Category: City Stories

April 30th, 2026

Titles fade, relationships endure: Michael Johnson retires after 28 years with HPD

After 28 years with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD), Deputy Chief Michael “MJ” Johnson is stepping away from a career [Read More]

Category: City Stories