City Stories

‘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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Help ‘spin the wheels’ by volunteering at Huntsville’s Para-Cycling World Cup

It may only be February — but the hustle to plan for one of Huntsville’s biggest summer events is already...

Brick by Brick: Constructing the history of Henderson and Daniel Brandon

Editor’s note: This blog was written by Historic Huntsville Foundation Executive Director Donna Castellano. Learn more about Brick by Brick:...

The ‘fix’ is in: 5 benefits to spaying or neutering your pets

There are few things more upsetting than scrolling through your social media feed to see homeless animals with big, sad...