Blue State's Downtown Plunges into Chaos: Crime Crisis Threatens Tourism and Small Businesses

Crime is having a devastating impact on a New England college city, threatening to undermine tourism and harm small businesses as well as putting pressure on the families of students living there. The downtown area has become increasingly plagued by crime, with business owners feeling like they are at breaking point. This situation could lead to problems for visitors who come to leaf-peep, as well as for parents whose children attend college in the city. As a result, the local economy is facing significant challenges.