John Gallagher

Detroit Free Press

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Business reporter for the Detroit Free Press and author of Reimagining Detroit: Opportunities for Redefining an American City

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Detroit , one of America's iconic cities — former capital of the auto industry and soul music's Motown Sound — has been in trouble for 60 years.

Detroit Becomes Biggest Municipal Bankruptcy in US History

Detroit , one of America's iconic cities — former capital of the auto industry and soul music's Motown Sound — has been in trouble for 60 years.

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Today brought a dramatic verdict in the long trial of Detroit's former mayor.

Former Detroit Mayor Convicted of Corruption

Today brought a dramatic verdict in the long trial of Detroit's former mayor.

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Today brought a dramatic verdict in the long trial of Detroit's former mayor.

Former Detroit Mayor Convicted of Corruption

Today brought a dramatic verdict in the long trial of Detroit's former mayor.

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