Erin Owen

From Gardens to Greenways: Huntsville’s Investment in its Outdoor Gems

The City of Huntsville supports four great organizations — Huntsville Botanical Garden, Burritt on the Mountain, the Land Trust of...

A Day in the Life of Huntsville Animal Services

The dedicated team at Huntsville Animal Services works together at its facility on Triana Boulevard to serve Huntsville’s people and...

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...

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...

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...

The Arts in Huntsville Part I: A Collaborative Tapestry of Culture, Creativity and Community

Huntsville’s thriving arts scene is a testament to the power of collaboration, vision and investment in cultural enrichment. The City...

Protecting your historic home from winter weather

Winter’s freezing temperatures, snow and ice can be particularly harsh on historic homes. These structures, often built with materials and...

Empowering Huntsville: Nonprofits have shared mission to enhance community health

Though their primary audiences differ, the Community Free Dental Clinic and HEALS (Health Establishments at Local Schools) share a common...

Preservation passion and experience: Meet Skip Stinson

In October, Mayor Tommy Battle appointed Robert (“Skip”) E. Stinson, Jr., to the Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission (HHPC) to step...

John Fischer takes the leash as Huntsville’s new Animal Services Director

For new Huntsville Animal Services Director John Fischer, animals have been one of the few constants in life. Growing up...