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Project Lifesaver: Protecting Huntsville’s most vulnerable

Imagine the fear and helplessness of discovering a loved one with Alzheimer’s, autism or a brain injury has wandered off...

‘A group of rock stars’: The heroes of Huntsville Fire & Rescue’s Communications

The dreaded three-digit phone number, 9-1-1. The one phone call no one ever wants to make, but when you do,...

Blades of glory: How a trimmed lawn helps your neighborhood shine

As spring turns to summer, the City of Huntsville’s Community Development team knows one thing for sure—grass season is in...

From public history to public impact: Meet Burritt’s new CEO Melanie Thornton

“The past is not the property of historians; it is a public possession. It belongs to anyone who is aware...

John Fischer takes the leash as Huntsville’s new Animal Services Director

For new Huntsville Animal Services Director John Fischer, animals have been one of the few constants in life. Growing up...

HPD looking for dispatchers to get help where help is needed

Help begins here in this sprawling spacecraft-like room with oversized computer monitors displaying maps and a blur of other information....

Huntsville employees, citizens step up during paralyzing ice storm

Amid the cold, there was compassion. Amid the dreariness, there was determination. For City of Huntsville front-line employees, it was...

Green Team volunteer earns ‘all-star’ title for service to City

Posing for a photo, Dennis Mitchell crouched beside a freshly painted fire hydrant along Leeman Ferry Road.  A longtime Green...

Pick your spot: A guide to parking in downtown Huntsville

It’s no secret – folks are flocking to the Rocket City. Whether they’re in town for a quick visit or...

‘Safer streets for all’: Securing neighborhood traffic calming devices on your road

Keeping our roadways safe is a top priority for City of Huntsville officials. Thanks to the City’s Neighborhood Traffic Calming...