Last week’s presidential debate thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the national spotlight, prompting people to wonder how a Haitian community has taken root there — and why. Here’s a look at some key questions,

Donald Trump promised to visit the city “in the next two weeks.” Some residents welcomed a visit, but others were opposed, as officials said preparations were underway.

Schools, government buildings, and elected officials’ homes in Springfield were among the targets of more than 30 hoax threats made last week that forced evacuations and closures.