Around the Nation
Detroit's Wealthier Suburbs Feel Economic Pain
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Anthony Brooks archive
Monday, September 07, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Around the Nation
Despite Tough Times, Some See Opportunity In Detroit
August 12, 2009 The exodus out of Detroit is staggering. At its peak, the city was home to 2 million. Today, the population is less than 900,000 and dropping. But a hearty group of artists, risk-takers and city explorers has launched an urban renaissance.
Monday, July 13, 2009
U.S.
Flint, Mich.: Growing Stronger By Growing Smaller?
July 13, 2009 As Rust Belt cities empty out, some locals want to shrink the cities to help save them, replacing abandoned houses and vacant lots with green spaces.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Business
Business Schools Mull Over Blame In Financial Crisis
May 17, 2009 American business schools trained many of the people who had their hands on the tiller when the nation's economic ship ran aground. Now, some of those in leadership positions at top schools are asking themselves what degree of responsibility they bear.
Monday, April 06, 2009
Monday, June 02, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Economy
Cities Seek Help with Foreclosed Homes
March 2, 2008 Cities around the nation are grappling with an increase in home foreclosures. Local governments often foot the bill for basic upkeep of the empty homes. In Boston and other cities, officials are trying to get mortgage companies and banks to carry more of the burden.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Business
Chinese Automakers Face Hurdles in U.S. Market
January 16, 2008 It will be a few years before Chinese cars are selling in U.S. showrooms, but their presence at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit is creating quite a stir. Five Chinese auto-makers are represented, sending a clear signal that China is setting its sights on the lucrative American market.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Business
Glitz, Spectacle and New Cars on Display in Detroit
January 14, 2008 Car makers are eager to create buzz for new vehicles at the North American International Auto Show, which is under way in Detroit. The highlight of the show is the grandiose, product unveiling — something for which the auto show is famous.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Business
Green Theme for Auto Show, But Trucks Touted Too
January 13, 2008 The North American International Auto Show opened to the media on Sunday in Detroit. With oil hovering around $100 a barrel, the theme this year is decidedly green, but U.S. automakers are continuing to trumpet their big, powerful trucks.
Business
Green Cars in Spotlight at Detroit Auto Show
January 13, 2008 The North American International Auto Show opens this week in Detroit, following a bruising year for American car companies, which lost billions of dollars. U.S. car makers are hoping that a new commitment to green technology will help move them toward recovery.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
U.S.
Arduous $15 Billion Big Dig Completed
December 30, 2007 The most expensive public works project in the history of the United States is coming to an end. The project, estimated at $2.6 billion ended up costing more than six times that. We look back on what went wrong and right.
