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20 Years Later: Huntsville first responders reflect on 9/11

The events of Sept. 11, 2001, had a profound impact on first responders, whether they were at the scene of...
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Lift-off: New Blast music service features work by local artists

For artists, a motivating factor in their creativity is the desire to share their art with the world. Huntsville’s music...
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Take a Hike: Huntsville area home to several unique trails

When the day-to-day pressures of life seem overwhelming, it’s sometimes nice to take a long walk. In Huntsville, there are...
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Premier cross-country course adds to sports tourism, recreational fitness

This summer, the City of Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation Department has encouraged residents to “Come Out and Play.” The message...
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Heavy Rescue Team an integral part of Huntsville Fire & Rescue

When fires and wrecks happen, the men and women of Huntsville Fire & Rescue rush to the scene and extinguish...
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Huntsville Hospital, City partnership a win-win for North Alabama region

For 23 years, Tracy Doughty has been a fixture in the Huntsville Hospital Health System. The University of North Alabama...
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A Place for You: Parking in downtown Huntsville is easier than ever

If you’ve driven around downtown Huntsville lately, you may have noticed more hustle and bustle than usual. A combination of must-try...
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City Planners: Smart growth principles guide preservation and development

Anyone who’s ever planted a garden knows there’s a bit of preplanning involved. Not only does the gardener have to...
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Calm in a Storm: Huntsville dispatchers tout benefits of service-focused career

If you haven’t already, odds are good you’ll have to dial 911 at some point. Whether it’s an emergency happening...
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Building a quality pedestrian network, one alternative mode at a time

What makes a “healthy” city? According to Dennis Madsen, manager of Urban and Long-Range Planning for the City of Huntsville,...
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