Hey Neighbor, latest developments in our city currently span everything from growth milestones to downtown expansion plans and new local businesses opening up! There are also community recognitions and facility improvements shaping different parts of Rocket City.

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Huntsville has renamed a section of Cleveland Avenue and the Downtown Dog Spot in honor of musician and educator Dave “Microwave Dave” Gallaher, recognizing his lasting impact on the city’s music scene. Know what went behind before the renaming.

Huntsville City Schools has broken ground on a new Huntsville Middle School designed to serve up to 750 students, part of the district’s long-term plan to modernize aging facilities. Here’s what the new campus will include.

New U.S. Census Bureau estimates show Huntsville has officially entered the top 100 largest cities in the country. Know more about Rocket City’s steady growth compared to other fast-rising metros across the U.S.

The Huntsville City Council has approved a $1.3 million design contract to renovate and expand the recreation center, bringing major upgrades to one of the city’s most used community facilities. Read more about what improvements are planned for it.

It is based on employee surveys and workplace satisfaction rankings. Here’s a look at the companies that earned top honors and what set them apart in this year’s competition.

barre3, a fitness studio focused on strength, mobility, and mindful movement, is set to open a new location in Huntsville later this summer. Full story on what the new studio will offer.

The City of Huntsville is proposing a tax increment financing district that could help fund a $200 million expansion of the Von Braun Center and other major downtown infrastructure projects. Learn more how the proposed funding model works and what it could mean for downtown development if approved.

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