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An Honest cup of coffee created to honor country’s veterans

The coffee is strong and bold, with a rich aroma and a wake-me-up attitude. It’s called Victor’s Cup, and it’s...
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‘State of the City’ speech will embrace past, present and future of Huntsville’s explosive growth

Mayor Tommy Battle’s annual “State of the City” address will look at Huntsville from three different perspectives, from the bold...
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Huntsville honors its veterans with more than a week of events

As Mayor Tommy Battle notes, “Veterans Day” isn’t big enough for Huntsville. “We celebrate Veterans Week around here,” Battle says....
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Medal of Honor winner Mike Rose: Huntsville’s humble hero

On Oct. 23, retired U.S. Army Captain Gary Michael Rose, a 70-year-old resident of Huntsville, was presented the Medal of...
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Good neighbors: Joint Land Use Study between Huntsville and Redstone Arsenal encourages public input

Even the best of neighbors may have barking dogs. You have to figure out who mows the narrow strip alongside...
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What top planners are learning from Birmingham about redevelopment

Earlier this month, Birmingham hosted the annual joint planning conference for the Alabama and Mississippi chapters of the American Planning...
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Pioneers in propulsion – Aerojet Rocketdyne ignites Huntsville’s growing aerospace industry

The art of bringing jobs to a region creates a highly competitive environment for recruiters and government leaders. So when Aerojet...
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Paying Respect: What to do and what not to do for cemetery tributes

At a site of solemn repose, safety, decorum and respect are high priorities for the City of Huntsville. However, those...
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Giving Back: The Torch model for community partnership

In the coming months, City Blog will take a look at the good work done by various corporate citizens. First:...
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Survey says … you can help with urban trail project plan

Dennis Madsen, the director of Urban and Long Range Planning for the City of Huntsville, has coined an appropriate phrase....
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