One leaves, one stays
Samantha Staley, 22, a premed senior at the university, said she is determined to stay in Detroit.
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It's a city in crisis – but with potential for a big comeback. Despite an ailing auto industry and the highest jobless rate in the nation, Detroiters are determined to make their hometown thrive once again. For the next year, CNNMoney will focus on that challenge.
For the Reids, the city of Detroit remains a good place to raise a family, despite being one of the cities hardest hit by the recession.
