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Detroit art museum wins taxpayer support
Aug 20, 2012
The Detroit Institute of Arts avoided a fiscal cliff when voters in three counties approved an tax increase that directly funds the 125-year-old museum.
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In Detroit, half the street lights could go dark
May 24, 2012
The mayor's plan would stop illuminating blighted neighborhoods, and spend more to light the rest.
Michigan and Detroit agree on deal to help city's deficit
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David Gura
Apr 5, 2012
The city of Detroit has a projected a deficit of more than $200 million his year -- and it could run out of money by June. Last night, Detroit's city council narrowly passed a controversial deal with the State of Michigan.
From heavy industry to intensive care
Mar 21, 2012
Workers in Detroit who've been laid off from traditional industry are finding new and unexpected opportunities in the caring professions.
Fabrizio Costantini for The New York Times
In Michigan, a tale of two Dodges
Feb 24, 2012
Wrapping up a week in Michigan leading up to that state's primary, host Jeremy Hobson ventured to two very different neighborhoods in Detroit to figure out how people there are feeling about the election.
Ford CEO Alan Mulally on the auto industry's progress
Feb 17, 2012
The president of Ford Motor Co. credits good investments as a reason for the company's ability to stay afloat during the recession.
The long and short story of Jack Detroit
Jan 18, 2012
The luxury men's magazine didn't make it, but its founder may yet help get Detroit's economy off the ground.
For public good, not for profit.
Less is more at Detroit auto show
Jan 8, 2012
Car companies roll out a fleet of smaller vehicles at this year's North American Auto Show to appeal to budget-minded car buyers.
Detroit girds for possible state takeover
Dec 26, 2011
With Detroit $12 billion in debt, Michigan is about to start a financial review that could result in a state-appointed emergency manager for the city.
MID-DAY UPDATE: Ireland in the spotlight
Nov 22, 2010
Today's big story was Ireland. Yesterday, the country agreed to a bailout from The European Central Bank and the IMF, though the terms and...