City Stories

The memory map: Huntsville’s digital revival of forgotten places

How do you preserve a place that is no longer standing or has undergone dramatic changes in appearance or even...

City Stories

Project Lifesaver: Protecting Huntsville’s most vulnerable

Imagine the fear and helplessness of discovering a loved one with Alzheimer’s, autism or a brain injury has wandered off...

City Stories

‘A group of rock stars’: The heroes of Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s Communications

The dreaded three-digit phone number, 9-1-1. The one phone call no one ever wants to make, but when you do,...

City Stories

Blades of glory: How a trimmed lawn helps your neighborhood shine

As spring turns to summer, the City of Huntsville’s Community Development team knows one thing for sure—grass season is in...

City Stories

From public history to public impact: Meet Burritt’s new CEO Melanie Thornton

“The past is not the property of historians; it is a public possession. It belongs to anyone who is aware...

Spotlight

Meet Dexter, North Alabama’s four-legged crime fighter

When the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) shared a Facebook post in March about a major drug trafficking bust by the...

Quality of Life

The Huntsville Beltline: A transformative project for the future

Imagine stepping onto a thriving urban greenway, the path stretching ahead lined with trees and native plants. It’s a peaceful...

Quality of Life

Programs for all abilities: Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s inclusive offerings

Huntsville Parks and Recreation is dedicated to making the city a welcoming place for all residents, regardless of ability. Through...