City Stories

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...

Huntsville has a homemade haven for migrating birds

Herb Lewis is living some kind of retirement. He’s combined a childhood interest in birds, a talent for gardening and...

Recreation, development and music all part of 2024 in District 4

City Council District 4 saw a little bit of everything in 2024. From multiple construction projects and a large-scale music...

Infrastructure projects among highlights for District 2 in 2024

A reflection on 2024 in City Council District 2 reveals a remarkable year that included a range of projects 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...

Huntsville-Madison County Library adds 50 local albums to Blast streaming platform

Blast Music, the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library’s streaming platform for local music, has expanded its library with 50 new albums...

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...

New HPD PIO Sgt. Chris Jackson reflects on his law enforcement journey

Do you remember playing cops and robbers as a child? The thrill of the chase and the excitement of pretending...

On the right track: Huntsville considers options for historic depot complex

The City of Huntsville will soon begin exploring possibilities for a parcel of downtown land that includes the Historic Huntsville...