WBUR Newsroom Election 2008 CommonHealth Blog Boston Weather BBC World News NPR Top Stories NPR's Morning Edition NPR Topics: Books NPR Topics: Movies Fresh Air All Things Considered Marketplace Submit a Story Idea RSS Feeds Podcasts Mill Cities Could Mend Boston By Curt Nickisch Listen to story (Real Audio) In the past, Lowell was one of Massachusetts' busiest mill cities. BOSTON, Mass. - February 26, 2007 - It's no secret that Massachusetts' former mill communities are struggling. Eleven cities, including Brockton, Lowell, and Worcester account for fifteen percent of the state's population while their share of people living below the poverty line is double that. But a new report from the Brookings Institution and the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth -- or MassInc -- says former mill cities may be the answer to some of Boston's problems. WBUR's Business and Technology Reporter Curt Nickisch explains. RELATED LINKS Click here to access the MassInc report on "Gateway Cities"    From The WBUR Newsroom Red Sox beat Angels 3-2, move on to ALCS and Rays BOSTON (October 07, 2008) Jason Bay slid headfirst into home plate to score on Jed Lowrie's two-out single in the ninth inning last night as the defending World Series champions beat Los Angeles 3-2 in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series and advanced to play for the AL pennant for the fourth time in six seasons. Rep. Frank Calls for More Regulation NEWTON, Mass. (October 07, 2008) A conversation with Congressman Barney Frank about the financial crisis; what caused it, and what the country should do to avoid another meltdown. Boston by Design: Song of the City BOSTON (October 07, 2008) This week, we're airing a special series on architecture in the city: "Boston by Design." Today, the "Song of the City." Bay Staters Consider Tax Revolt BOSTON (October 07, 2008) In November, Massachusetts voters will consider a ballot question on repealing state income taxes. We report on both sides of the proposal.