Quality of Life

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Terry Heights: ‘A neighborhood on the comeback’

The neighborhood was, as Michelle Jordan says frankly, “on the brink.” Crime was up. Housing prices were down. Neighborhood vitality...
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A dog-gone good rescue effort from Huntsville Fire & Rescue

The Dalmatian has long been synonymous with firefighters, almost as much a cliché as sliding down a fire pole. The...
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Cross country debut event draws 1,200 runners to John Hunt Park

The biggest problem was parking spaces became scarce. That, and one of those “only going to pop up in remote...
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New canoeing access site on Flint River unveiled

A journey on some of the 40 navigable miles of the Flint River and a ride through the heart of...
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Youth football participation still strong in Huntsville

The organized chaos is still there, with big helmets bobbing above shoulder pads that hang like awnings over the small...
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Winning: The Garage at Clinton Row sets the tone for retail in Downtown Huntsville

Some imagination and 15 parking spots were all it took.  What resulted was a retail spot that is helping transform...
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International flair: Huntsville Restaurant Week

In Huntsville, we boast a variety of international restaurants offering fare from all corners of the globe. Featured below are...
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How a diverse culinary scene bolsters tourism in Huntsville

Huntsville Restaurant Week is happening August 11-20, and for those who love to dig into unique culinary experiences, it’s one...
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Kicking it into high gear: Exciting news for Huntsville bike enthusiasts

Huntsville’s cycling community is finding things kicked into a higher gear on two different fronts.  The Downtown Huntsville BlueBikes program, in which...
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Providence’s Dry Creek Greenway to set the tone for connectivity

Greenways in the City of Huntsville go a lot of places. Now, well, they’re stopping somewhere.  Most greenways about which residents are...