Tropical Wave to Bring Heavy Rain to Puerto Rico on Father's Day
A tropical wave is expected to reach Puerto Rico on Sunday, Father's Day, potentially causing flooding in various parts of the island, according to the National Weather Service in San…
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House of Representatives Pays Tribute to Journalist Walter Soto León
The Puerto Rico House of Representatives paid tribute to journalist Walter Soto León for his distinguished career in Puerto Rican journalism and his role as a father to his daughter…
Independent Living Model in Connecticut Raises Questions for Puerto Rico
A resident of Casa Otoñal, an independent living facility in Connecticut, expressed her satisfaction with the care and comfort she receives, stating that she feels welcomed and loved. At her…
Social and Cultural Stigmas Affect Mental Health of Parents in Puerto Rico
Ezequiel Pérez Díaz and Xavier Colón Márquez, two fathers in Puerto Rico, express unconditional love for their children, but struggle with perpetual anxiety due to social pressure to provide for…
New Image Shows Clear Warming Trend in Puerto Rico
A new graphic, part of the #ShowYourStripes initiative by Climate Central, shows a clear warming trend in Puerto Rico over the past century. The image, which displays temperature changes in…
Fiscal Board Questions UPR Budget, Cites Deficit in Retirement System
The Fiscal Supervision Board (JSF) has rejected the proposed budget for the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) for the 2027 fiscal year, citing non-compliance with current fiscal plans and a…
Eric Duars Opens the Doors of His Home with His Children
In the home of 'Los Duars', one can sense peace, fun, communication, respect, and love in every word and gesture. The expressive brown eyes of Mateo are hypnotic, while the…
Ponce Bids Farewell to Dolores Esperanza, Symbol of Hope Against Animal Abuse
Dolores Esperanza, a dog rescued in Ponce in 2014 after suffering severe burns, has passed away at the age of 13 due to complications from cancer. She had become a…
Forest Fire Reported Near Senior Home in Gurabo
A forest fire was reported on Saturday in the Mamey neighborhood, near the El Almendro senior home in Gurabo. According to Ivonne Rosario, spokesperson for the Fire Department, units from…
NASA Telescope May Be Visible from Puerto Rico as It Descends in Orbit
The NASA Swift space telescope, a gamma-ray observatory launched in 2004, may be visible from Puerto Rico in the coming days as it continues to lose altitude in its orbit…
Heat Alert Issued for Most of Puerto Rico
The National Meteorological Service (SNM) in San Juan has issued a heat alert for 61 of Puerto Rico's 78 municipalities, effective from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. The…
Barriers to PrEP Access Persist in Puerto Rico
Gabriel Fuentes' childhood was marked by fear of HIV, as he grew up watching family members take extreme precautions with an uncle who suffered from AIDS, including disinfecting everything he…
Municipalities Explore Different Approaches to Manage Abandoned Homes in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, dozens of municipalities have privatized the handling of public nuisance properties, while others have opted for alternative approaches. Some municipalities have established community land banks, which aim…