City Stories

A helping hand: How Community Development empowers Rocket City residents

Their mission is simple: Be a helping hand for those in need.  The City of Huntsville’s Community Development Office exists...

Neighbors helping neighbors during Community Development Week

Watching volunteers install vinyl siding to his midcentury home, Thomas Robinson said the house he’s lived in for over 50...

How, where and why to spend spring break in the Rocket City

Spring break is just around the corner – but you don’t have to go far to have fun while out of...

Giving back in Huntsville during Canned Food Month and beyond

Canned goods aren’t the only “goods” happening at the Food Bank of North Alabama — but they’re still a huge...

How to celebrate National Library Lover’s Month in Huntsville

It’s National Library Lover’s Month! Fortunately, the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) system provides plenty of ways for patrons to...

Help ‘spin the wheels’ by volunteering at Huntsville’s Para-Cycling World Cup

It may only be February — but the hustle to plan for one of Huntsville’s biggest summer events is already...

Brick by Brick: Constructing the history of Henderson and Daniel Brandon

Editor’s note: This blog was written by Historic Huntsville Foundation Executive Director Donna Castellano. Learn more about Brick by Brick:...

The ‘fix’ is in: 5 benefits to spaying or neutering your pets

There are few things more upsetting than scrolling through your social media feed to see homeless animals with big, sad...

A&M grad talks Diversity, Equity & Inclusion internship at City of Huntsville

Some might call it a job. For J’Nada Williams, working for the City of Huntsville’s Office of Diversity, Equity &...

Civic Engagement Academy pulls back the curtain on City government

Want to learn more about your City government? Huntsville’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion has a program that’s perfect...