Seismic Network Reiterates Importance of Preparation After Earthquake Hits Puerto Rico
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was felt across Puerto Rico on Thursday night, prompting the director of the Puerto Rico Seismic Network, Víctor Huérfano, to…
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San Juan Seniors Present Play to Ibero-American Delegates
Miguel A. Romero Lugo, the mayor of San Juan, presented the theatrical production 'Romeo y Julieta Forever: Salseros vs. Merengueros' to representatives of 13…
Guayanilla Mayor Faces Ethics Complaint for Hiring Relative
The Office of Government Ethics (OEG) has filed a complaint against Guayanilla Mayor Raúl Rivera Rodríguez for allegedly hiring his sister-in-law, Mayra Luz Borrero…
Afternoon Showers Expected in Western Puerto Rico
A weak tropical wave will bring increased showers to western Puerto Rico, mainly during the afternoon.
Vía Libre Celebrates First Anniversary on Naranjito’s Cable-Stayed Bridge
Vía Libre, a community initiative promoting physical activity, healthy coexistence, and well-being, is celebrating its first anniversary on the cable-stayed bridge in Naranjito.
Neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta to Visit Puerto Rico
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a renowned neurosurgeon, bestselling author, and CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent, will visit Puerto Rico on September 16 to present 'Living a…
Learn What to Do Before, During, and After an Earthquake
Jesenía Figueroa Nieves, coordinator of the Education Area of the Puerto Rico Seismic Network, explained that the terms 'temblor', 'sismo', and 'terremoto' are synonyms.
Man Dies from Electric Shock in Río Grande
A man died from an electric shock in the Alturas de Río Grande urbanization in Río Grande.
Government to Finance Doctors’ Purchase of Specialized Equipment
The Economic Development Bank (BDE) has introduced a new financing program to help licensed doctors establish, acquire, or expand their medical practices in Puerto…
Places to Eat and Have a Good Time in Peñuelas
The municipality of Peñuelas offers a wide variety of gastronomic options, ranging from traditional Puerto Rican dishes to international cuisine.
Carolina Joins 'Desocupar los Albergues’ Campaign
The municipality of Carolina is participating in the 'Desocupar los Albergues' campaign, an initiative by Telemundo Puerto Rico and NBC Universal, from August 1…
Aibonito Market, 'El Mercado de la Montaña', Launches in Aibonito
Aibonito Market, a new urban market, will hold its first edition on August 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the public plaza.
13 International Leaders Visit San Juan to Discuss Homelessness Solutions
The director of the Department for Community Social Development of the San Juan Municipality, Francine Sánchez Marcano, highlighted initiatives from cities like Barcelona, such…
Rainfall from Trough Leaves Up to 2 Inches in Some Areas, But Drought Persists
The rainfall associated with the trough that passed near Puerto Rico on Tuesday left accumulations of up to two inches in some areas, but…
Look to the Sky! Impressive Bright Meteor Captured Over Puerto Rico
The Caribbean Astronomy Society reported that a bolide, an especially bright meteor, was captured at 2:29 a.m. on Wednesday towards the north-northwest direction.