Detroit faces immense challenges after decades of decline but local leaders are pursuing neighborhood revitalization, arts programs, and economic development to help the city rise again. The article discusses Detroit's efforts to overcome its past through community resolve and initiatives to improve the lives of residents and local economy.

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A WEEKLY REVIEW OF GLOBAL NEWS & IDEAS
Thecitythathassuffered
likenoneotheraimstorise
onneighborhoodresolve,
thearts,andaconcerted
pushtoovercomeitspast.
by Mark Guarino
HARD CHOICES ON SOCIAL SECURITY
One proposal: Adjust the way inflation is measured for seniors by Mark Trumbull
Britain’s tabloid travails
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Briefing: What’s ahead for
newborn South Sudan
Update: Japan makes gains on
the Fukushima reactor
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