Mar 6, 2026
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10 min read
The Spring Home & Garden Show takes over the Von Braun Center this weekend. Meanwhile, Chipotle is opening its second Huntsville location. Plus: Community Kite Festival, Fashion Week Alabama, and updates on utilities leadership
Mar 2, 2026
Holmes Avenue gets a $30.6M overhaul as downtown adds new parking near Front Row and the VBC. Plus, traffic debates on Cherry Tree Road, a new VA clinic opens, and 70+ vendors take over this weekend’s Marketplace Craft Show.
Feb 27, 2026
$220M Front Row Development moves closer to its debut. Huntsville’s Northern Bypass gets a new name. Plus, a new airport coffee shop, Fatso’s Pizza coming soon, and a packed weekend of races, galas, and hands-on workshops.
Feb 23, 2026
Monte Sano cabins reopen, U.S. 72 traffic concerns, Fire & Rescue promotions, hospital expansion, weekend events, new business growth in Huntsville, and more!
Feb 20, 2026
11 min read
Huntsville’s first-ever IKEA opens with giveaways and Swedish favorites. Meanwhile, commuters on U.S. 72 will face congestion for years as ALDOT phases in a $92M widening plan. Plus, Fanfare Quilt Show, Alabama Clay Market, and dozens of creative workshops and live music events!
Feb 16, 2026
9 min read
New Bailey Cove multi-use paths and Miller Branch Phase II are officially approved. John Hunt Park’s new arboretum is officially named in honor of a longtime landscape director. Plus new events, business openings, community updates, and more!
Feb 13, 2026
Huntsville’s biggest Mardi Gras celebration hits downtown this week with floats, music, and family fun. A rundown of new restaurant openings and Valentine's events across the city. Plus, a growing call to rename Mars Music Hall honors local blues icon Microwave Dave.
Feb 9, 2026
Downtown favorite Phat Sammy’s will close after 6 years, here’s what’s next. Federal funds will boost roads, airport, and workforce efforts across North Alabama. And more!
Feb 6, 2026
Huntsville households rank highest in a national study on economic resilience. Plus, classic games, cosplay, and collectibles arrive at Rocket City Retro Fest, February 7–8 at the VBC.
Feb 2, 2026
Huntsville lands No. 2 among all U.S. large cities for growth and innovation. Plus, Mardi Gras kicks off with food, parades, and family fun at The Camp
Jan 30, 2026
Downtown seafood favorite Catch 25 is shutting down, Repticon brings exotic animals to Jaycee’s, and nearly 5,000 new homes were built in 2025. Also: Kyuramen, City Barbeque openings, and a creative canned-food contest at the Garden.
Jan 26, 2026
AHSAA’s new classification system, a new city dog park, and $322K awarded to local nonprofits. Also, big investments are coming to the city, another Good Company Café, and fun from Harry Potter trivia to Shakespeare with a Y2K twist.
