Two maps of southern New England tap 2006 American Community Survey data to show the heating fuels most often used in owner-occupied housing units versus the fuels favored in renter-occupied units.

The author describes how state and city governments are taking the lead in giving visibility to poverty and opportunity through task-force initiatives, summits, and state poverty targets.

As ocean waters warm and fish populations plunge, New England fishermen and regulators hope to chart a new course.

With new forms of land banking documenting success outside the Northeast, the applicability of the approach to New England is worth consideration.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps feed struggling families throughout the United States. Since the recession, the number of households in New England receiving SNAP benefits, instead of declining as the economy recovers, has increased dramatically.

Even though the high-yield manufacturing industry has shown longevity, very few people believe that the future of manufacturing in New England lies in producing low-tech goods in high volumes. Traditional manufacturing has been on the decline for years, and to remain competitive, a strategic...

About 85 percent of all New England counties saw an increase in the number of business establishments from 1998 to 2003. Most of the counties with loss were located in Vermont and Connecticut.

Housing permits in New England increased from 57,872 in 2004 to 58,742 in 2005, with Rhode Island experiencing the greatest uptick. The map shows 2005 housing permits relative to population.