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In today’s Homely Huntsville:

• 4 Weekend Events

• Weekend Weather

• Huntsville News

• Huntsville Real Estate

• Huntsville Business

• Instagram of the Week

• Deal of the Week

• Business Spotlight

• Huntsville Jobs

• Huntsville Music

• Huntsville Sports

• Pet of the Week

• The Back Porch

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4 Weekend Events 📅

Weekend Weather ☀️

Huntsville News 📝

Huntsville closing in on 250K residents and growing faster than almost any U.S. city

From thousands of new homes to major infrastructure projects, Huntsville is adding about 18 new residents a day. Here’s what’s driving the boom.

City of Huntsville unveils plans for Goldsmith-Schiffman Field

City leaders expressed plans to update the 1934-era Goldsmith-Schiffman Field with pickleball courts, green space, upgraded facilities, and a playground, holding a town hall recently. Full story.

City named Alabama’s top move-to city in 2025

A new moveBuddha report shows Huntsville topping the list of Alabama destinations where Americans are heading this year, thanks to its booming aerospace scene, tech-driven economy, and small-city charm with big opportunities. Details.

Huntsville Real Estate 🏡

Huntsville Business 🏢

IKEA leases space in Huntsville

After years of rumors, IKEA has officially leased space at University Place Shopping Center. But at just over 46,000 square feet, it’s far smaller than a typical store, raising questions about whether Rocket City is getting a showroom, a pickup hub, or something entirely new. Know more.

Bear Brothers Cleaning of Birmingham Launches Best House & Commercial Cleaning Services in Birmingham, Alabama

Huntsville’s #1 cleaning service, with over 150 five-star reviews, enters the market with its signature Beary Clean Guarantee. This promise promises that every space will be “Beary Clean” or it will be re-cleaned for free. Full story.

Under Armour coming to Valley Bend this Fall

Sportswear giant Under Armour is set to open a new store at Valley Bend at Jones Farm in Huntsville this fall, taking over the former Party City space and joining the shopping center’s strong lineup of national retailers. Details.

Beloved Huntsville gourmet store Rafael’s Table to close this month

Rafael’s Table, the gourmet cooking store and classroom in Huntsville, will close at the end of August as owner Abbe Diaz steps away to focus on treatment following a recent colon cancer diagnosis. Full details.

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Deal of the Week 🌟

Business Spotlight 🏪

Huntsville Jobs 💼

Huntsville Music 🎶

Huntsville Sports 🏈

Pet of the Week 🐕

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The Back Porch 🏠

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