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Beyond firefighting: 5 things you didn’t know about working for Huntsville Fire & Rescue

To an outsider, the life of a firefighter can seem as simple as sitting in the station waiting around for...
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The air up there: City Hall tower crane operator reflects on life at the top

If you suffer from acrophobia, also known as fear of heights, you wouldn’t want Chuck Nash’s job. Nash, an employee...
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City of Huntsville to rename street to honor Lewter family’s contributions

All cities, no matter their size, have at least a handful of small businesses that nearly everyone knows. Whether it’s...
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‘Retrain your brain’: What you need to know about ‘The Bias Inside Us’ in Huntsville

“What can we do about bias? A lot.”   That’s the mission of a new Smithsonian exhibit at the Downtown Huntsville...
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Huntsville Police Department recognizes National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Police Department have been encouraging...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...