City Stories

Landscape Management: 2025 Rewind

From green spaces and public parks to neighborhood streets and outdoor classrooms, Huntsville’s Landscape Management and Green Teams spent 2025...

Traffic Engineering’s Gingerbread House Contest Builds More Than Holiday Cheer

’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the city, Traffic engineers were busy frosting gingerbread and sculpting fondant so...

Huntsville Music Office: 2025 Rewind

2025 struck a different chord for the Huntsville Music Office. It just hit different. This year wasn’t just about songs...

Road to Wellness: City transit connects residents seeking mental health care

Addressing mental health challenges takes courage, support and access to consistent care. For many in our community, that journey begins...

The history of worship in Huntsville: Sacred spaces, enduring stories

Huntsville’s houses of worship are more than historic landmarks. Step inside this holiday season and you’ll see worn pews polished...

What police accreditation means for Huntsville residents

When you hear that the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is going through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies,...

Behind the finish line: How Parks & Recreation makes John Hunt Park a destination for cross-country runners

Ever been driving southbound on Memorial Parkway just past Airport Road? In the early hours of a weekend morning? Have...

Happy Tails, Boomer: HPD honors a job well done

After six years of loyal service, K-9 Boomer with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is officially clocking out. The retirement...

Cracking cases then & now: HPD’s forensics evolution

Evidence doesn’t speak for itself – skilled people and smart technology make it talk. The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) forensic...

Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s play callers: ‘Putting the right people in the right spots to get the job done’

226 square miles. Nearly 250,000 residents. 20 fire stations. At Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR), district chiefs play a vital...