City Stories

February 10th, 2026

Civic engagement builds stronger communities and better Census outcomes

When communities show up, they shape their future. Civic engagement – whether attending neighborhood meetings, serving on advisory boards, volunteering [Read More]

January 28th, 2026

The Missing Export: Culture as Economic Infrastructure

How Cities Can Export Music Like Goods Originally published on Fast Company In today’s experience economy, cultural capital is increasingly [Read More]

January 16th, 2026

Huntsville Fire & Rescue set for specialized training inspired by tragic event

The tragedy occurred on Sept. 4, 2024, when Christopher Eddy, battalion chief of Greene County, Ga., Fire Rescue died in [Read More]

January 15th, 2026

Five feet: Be sure your garbage cart keeps its distance

We all have everyday household chores. And we probably don’t find any particular joy in doing them. And maybe we [Read More]

January 9th, 2026

Huntsville Fire & Rescue: 2025 Rewind

The alarm sounds, the giant bay doors open and Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) is off on another run. From [Read More]

January 9th, 2026

Multicultural Affairs: 2025 Rewind

The story of the City of Huntsville’s Office of Multicultural Affairs in 2025 is one of momentum that began with [Read More]

January 9th, 2026

Historic Preservation: 2025 Rewind

Historic preservation in Huntsville didn’t look backward so much in 2025 as it looked through time. While the City continued [Read More]

January 1st, 2026

Keeping your New Year’s Resolution with Huntsville Parks & Recreation

Year after year, New Year’s resolutions are made. But alas, those resolutions are usually broken. By February, home gym equipment [Read More]

December 23rd, 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 [Read More]

December 16th, 2025

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 [Read More]