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90.3 WBHM Birmingham--Many criminologists believe "Most Dangerous City" lists are misleading. Still, these rankings can negatively affect economic development. People from the suburbs are squeamish about coming to events downtown. Businesses question plans to expand. can they get employees to work in areas pegged as crime ridden? can they convince customers to shop there?

-- Les Lovoy, December 10, 2007

 
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