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Huntsville Transit invites Para-cycling spectators to get on the bus

May 22, 2023 Click to view Huntsville Transit invites Para-cycling spectators to get on the bus

With thousands of visitors in Huntsville this week for the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Para-cycling Road World Cup, the City is inviting spectators and team members to travel by bus. Huntsville Transit provides service to two routes near Cummings Research Park where the Para-cycling event will occur. Route 3 serves the Holmes Avenue and UAH area while Route 4 serves University Drive and Cummings Research Park. Both routes serve Bridge Street [more]

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Get ready to race! UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup makes US debut in Huntsville

May 22, 2023 Click to view Get ready to race! UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup makes US debut in Huntsville

Big things are happening this week in Cummings Research Park (CRP). Namely, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Para-cycling Road World Cup is landing in the U.S. for the first time right here in Huntsville! Team USA athlete Ryan Pinney speaks to media during a news conference kicking off the UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup in Huntsville. Mayor Tommy Battle, CRP Executive Director Erin Koshut, U.S. Paracycling Director Ian Lawless and athletes from [more]

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Rescue Dog Day: Huntsville Animal Services seeks community’s help to clear the kennels

May 19, 2023 Click to view Rescue Dog Day: Huntsville Animal Services seeks community’s help to clear the kennels

Take a “paws” and think about how the small act of adopting or fostering a shelter pet can make a big impact on your community. “Providing a loving home for a shelter pet not only helps with overpopulation, but it also encourages those around you to adopt,” said Huntsville Animal Services Director Dr. Karen Sheppard. “When you adopt or foster a pet, you save a life. It’s that simple.” Mayor Tommy Battle presents a proclamation [more]

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Make it a summer to remember with Huntsville Parks & Recreation

May 19, 2023 Click to view Make it a summer to remember with Huntsville Parks & Recreation

Fun in the sun. A cool place to chill out. A new experience to enjoy. Huntsville Parks & Recreation offers information on all that and more in this summer’s program guide, filled with 100+ free activities, workshops, special events, programs and classes. Want to meet a fitness goal? The City’s recreation and community centers provide everything from Zumba classes to a Couch to 5K program. Feeling adventurous? Try a group mountain [more]

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Mayor Battle Declares May 19 Professional Soccer Day in Huntsville

May 18, 2023 Click to view Mayor Battle Declares May 19 Professional Soccer Day in Huntsville

The Huntsville Sports Commission hosted a VIP event on the eve of Huntsville City Football Club’s (HCFC) first match at the Wicks Family Field at Joe W. Davis Stadium. Mayor Tommy Battle marked the occasion by issuing a proclamation declaring May 19 as Professional Soccer Day in Huntsville. “We can’t wait to see this talented team take to the Wicks Family Field — their new official home turf in Huntsville,” Mayor Battle [more]

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World’s longest-running Cigar Box Guitar Festival set for June 2-4

May 18, 2023 Click to view World’s longest-running Cigar Box Guitar Festival set for June 2-4

The world’s longest-running Cigar Box Guitar Festival returns for its 19th year June 2-4 in Huntsville. The free, family-friendly event raises money for music education in local schools. Event details can be found at CigarBoxGuitarFestival.com. Follow the event on Facebook and the festival YouTube playlist. Event schedule Friday, June 2 The opening event will be at Salty Nut Brewery, 2404 Clinton Ave., Huntsville. Doors open Friday, June 2, at 6:30 p.m. with entertainment starting [more]

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Huntsville Police Department honors 13 fallen officers

May 18, 2023 Click to view Huntsville Police Department honors 13 fallen officers

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) hosted its annual Fallen Officer Memorial Service on Thursday, May 18. The event was held in honor of National Police Week to recognize 13 of its officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our community. Chief Kirk Giles and Command Staff honored HPD’s fallen officers along with the Huntsville Police Citizens Foundation, Mayor Tommy Battle, Prim Escalona, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of [more]

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Volunteers, spectators wanted for UCI Para-Cycling World Cup

May 18, 2023 Click to view Volunteers, spectators wanted for UCI Para-Cycling World Cup

While some families are preparing for Memorial Day beach trips, others are hard at work on the upcoming UCI Para-Cycling World Cup, the first international paracycling event held on American soil — and it’s right here in Huntsville! The race will be held May 26-29 in Research Park with over 350 athletes representing 30+ countries. The schedule will vary between time trials and road races with multiple kinds of cycling, including [more]

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A smooth ride on Zierdt Road

May 18, 2023 Click to view A smooth ride on Zierdt Road

The final two rough patches on Zierdt Road have been resurfaced and the road is now smooth from Madison Boulevard to Triana. A new safety feature – a red light signal ahead sign with flashing lights – has also been installed. So, from now on, you won’t have to slam on your brakes coming out of the curve at Barren Fork Boulevard!

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Live, work, play at Huntsville’s MidCity District

May 18, 2023 Click to view Live, work, play at Huntsville’s MidCity District

Great news – you can now live at MidCity! Metronome, a five-story multifamily residential development in District 5, is accepting tenants. This marks a major milestone for MidCity, a culture-forward development where you can truly live, work and play. Stay up to date on this project and others by checking out the MidCity website.

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