Arecibo Installs Braille Signage to Facilitate Access to Municipal Services
The municipality of Arecibo has begun installing braille signage in its facilities to facilitate access to municipal services for blind or visually impaired individuals.
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Extraordinarily High Tides Affect Over a Dozen Families in Cataño
Over a dozen families in Cataño have been affected by extraordinarily high tides since August 8, causing water to enter residences, damage to belongings…
Geraldo Ramírez Torres Ordained as New Bishop of Ponce
On the solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Geraldo Ramírez Torres was ordained as the new bishop of Ponce at the Sports…
Woman Crashes into House Fence in Aibonito
A 31-year-old woman, Carla Michelle Torres Rodríguez, crashed her 2014 Toyota Eco into a concrete fence of a residence in Aibonito at around 12:13…
‘Pirate’ Companies Illegally Take Tourists Shark Swimming in Puerto Rico
Two companies promoting shark diving in Puerto Rico operate without the required nautical tourism certification from the government.
Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy Increases by 50% in the Last Decade
A recent study found that alcohol consumption during pregnancy has increased by 50% over the last decade in Puerto Rico.
Surrogacy: Compensation for the Surrogate Mother
Katherine Leyva, a surrogate mother, discusses the compensation and bonuses received during the surrogacy process.
UPR Budget: This Is the Money Each Campus Will Have
The University of Puerto Rico's (UPR) Río Piedras campus will receive $3 million less in its budget this fiscal year compared to the previous…
Invest 92L Weakens: How the Forecast for Puerto Rico Has Changed
The Invest 92L system has reduced its probability of cyclonic development to 20% due to unfavorable atmospheric conditions, according to the National Hurricane Center…
The Table Will Be the Chair: Because We’re Staying Here
The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Puerto Rico's Río Piedras campus will host a community lunch on September 2, featuring local cuisine…
AL92 Loses Strength, But Still Points to a Rainy Weekend in Puerto Rico
Invest AL92 has reduced its chances of becoming a cyclone, but it could still bring rain, thunderstorms, and gusts to Puerto Rico over the…
Interest in Puerto Rico’s School Choice Voucher Program Declines Sharply
According to the Centro de Periodismo Investigativo, applications received by Puerto Rico's Department of Education for vouchers or educational certificates, which allow students to…
Añasco Joins Initiative to Restore Its Coastline
The Municipality of Añasco has joined the Rescate Costero program, led by FirstBank, to promote environmental restoration and strengthen coastal resilience in Puerto Rico.
Historic Building in Puerto Rico’s Music Conservatory Has Rich History
The historic building of the Puerto Rico Music Conservatory, located at 951 Ponce de León Avenue in Miramar, has a long and varied history.
Tropical Storm Cristóbal Forms as Season’s Third Storm, Expected to Dissipate Thursday
Tropical Storm Cristóbal formed Wednesday over the central subtropical Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported.