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Author: Morgan Hughes
Morgan Hughes is the Marketing Assistant for Discover Albany. She grew up in Schenectady, NY before attending SUNY New Paltz to study Digital Media Management & English. While attending school, she found a love for both marketing and storytelling. After returning to the Capitol Region, she joined Discover Albany to help showcase the stories of Albany County and exemplify to both visitors and locals the countless amazing things happening in the area.
The History of the Altamont Fair
Thursday, August 7, 2025 5:00 PM by Morgan Hughes
Header photo provided by the Altamont Fairgrounds. The Altamont Fair returns August 18 to August 23,
Guide to Juneteenth Celebrations in Albany County
Friday, June 6, 2025 12:00 PM by Morgan Hughes
Celebrate Juneteenth in Albany County! This historic holiday commemorating what is considered to be
Free & Frugal: May
Thursday, May 1, 2025 1:00 PM by Morgan Hughes
Spring flowers are blooming and the county is booming with free and low-cost events this May! Scroll
Bike Albany with CDPHP Cycle! Itinerary
Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:00 PM by Morgan Hughes
Pedal the day away in Albany County with CDPHP Cycle! Just in time for spring, CDTA & CDPHP have
9 Places to Eat within Walking Distance to Washington Park
Thursday, April 3, 2025 1:00 PM by Morgan Hughes
Spring is in the air and summer is right around the corner! This means that soon Washington Park
Free & Frugal: April
Thursday, March 27, 2025 1:00 PM by Morgan Hughes
Spring into a month of Free & Frugal events in Albany County and the surrounding region! April
Albany County Itinerary: Family-Friendly Spring Break Staycation
Thursday, March 20, 2025 1:00 PM by Morgan Hughes
Spring Break for K-12 students falls April 14 to April 18 this year. To help you plan a
9 Women Who Made Their Mark on History with Ties to Albany
Thursday, March 6, 2025 1:00 PM by Morgan Hughes
Free & Frugal: March
Thursday, February 27, 2025 1:00 PM by Morgan Hughes
March is a lucky month for free and frugal events in Albany! With spring just around the corner,
