Five Towns Block by Block: Areas With Poverty and Homes Without Heat

Newscruncher is a daily series that breaks down the characteristics of your town by the numbers. You can see more posts by clicking the Newscruncher link above the headline or by checking out our weekend roundups, like this one.

Map: Areas With Poverty & People Paying ‘Too Much’ for Rent

The map in this article shows a snapshot across town of the percentage of people living in poverty and the percentage of people who spent 35 percent or more of their income on rent.

Map: Areas With Poverty and Homes Without Heat

A map that shows a snapshot across town of the percentage of families living in poverty and the percentage of homes without heating fuel or heating equipment.

5 Local Campaigns that Could Really Use Your Help

A list of locals who, because of an accident or an emergency, are now asking for help. Click an image in the article to learn more about each of them.