City Stories

Tips for keeping your lawn green all summer long

Every summer, there are so many fun things to do and see in Huntsville. Even if mowing your grass doesn’t...

The Lowry House: A unique historical, architectural gem

Huntsville’s historic districts feature several homes with roots predating the Civil War, but few are as unique as the Lowry...

Explore Huntsville’s storied past with visit to EarlyWorks Family of Museums

Where can you explore history in a hands-on way, board a historic train or catch a glimpse of what life...

High notes: Amphitheater will have far-reaching economic, cultural impacts

For live music fans, the experience is everything. A performance by a favorite artist can sometimes be marred by bad...

A look ahead: What’s to come at MidCity District in Huntsville

Nadia Niakossary grew up going to Madison Square Mall, a former regional shopping center that spanned nearly 1 million square...

Library archives offers glimpse into Huntsville history via tangible, digital assets

Have you ever wondered where you can learn about local history and have access to one-of-a-kind archival resources? In addition...

Huntsville Greenway Master Plan reconnecting residents with nature

An ongoing partnership between the City of Huntsville and Land Trust of North Alabama has created numerous outdoor recreational opportunities,...

HPD Bike Unit: Getting to know the community

Note: This blog is the third in a series of stories on the Huntsville Police Department’s Bike Unit, which will...

From bikes to barks: HPD sergeant talks career journey

Note: This blog is the second in a series of stories on the Huntsville Police Department’s Bike Unit, which will...

‘Diamond in the rough’ transforming into South Huntsville hotspot

When City leaders first began looking at The BIG Picture, Huntsville’s comprehensive master plan, Ditto Landing quickly rose to the...