Free Dental Care and Love for People with Special Needs
The Hospital de la Universidad de Puerto Rico (UPR) Federico Trilla and the Programa Graduado en Odontología General of the Escuela de Medicina Dental…
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Sep 15–17 · page 35
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Decomposing Body of Woman Found in Barrio Obrero
A woman's decomposing body was found inside a residence in the Canteras sector of Barrio Obrero.
Surfrider Foundation Urges Mayors to Remove Hazardous Debris from Puerto Rico Beaches
Surfrider Foundation Puerto Rico and coastal community members called on the island's mayors on Thursday to act immediately to identify and remove debris that…
Flood Advisories Spread Across Multiple Puerto Rico Municipalities
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in San Juan maintained flood advisories Thursday for numerous Puerto Rico municipalities amid heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Police Rescue Puppies and Mother from Under Wagon in Arecibo
The Puerto Rico Police rescued seven puppies and their mother from under a wagon in Arecibo, where they were in danger.
Union Warns PR Schools at Risk of Infection Spread Due to Staff Shortage
The Puerto Rican Workers' Union (SPT-SEIU) criticized measures announced by the Department of Education to address the spread of infectious diseases in schools.
One Beach Not Suitable for Swimming This Week, DRNA Says: Pico de Piedra
DRNA's weekly beach notice, published September 16, names one beach as not suitable for swimming.
Puerto Rican Girl 'Proudly Deaf' Aims to Become Superhero
Amelia Crespo Delgado, a 12-year-old 'orgullosamente sorda' (proudly deaf) girl from Puerto Rico, has achieved numerous milestones despite her diagnoses of autism and attention…
Solar and Battery Storage Projects to End Decade-Long Wait in Puerto Rico’s Power Sector
According to the report, Puerto Rico will end a wait of more than a decade since the last large-scale renewable generation project began operating…
Call to Get Vaccinated Against Influenza Amid Increase in Cases
The organization VOCES, Coalición de Inmunización y Promoción de la Salud en Puerto Rico, is urging the population to get vaccinated against influenza amid…
Hospital Association Warns 700,000–1 Million Puerto Ricans Could Lose Medicaid Coverage in 2027
Jaime Plá Cortés, executive president of the Puerto Rico Hospital Association (Asociación de Hospitales de Puerto Rico), warned on Wednesday that between 700,000 and…
Juan Salgado Launches 'Isla de Luz' Collection with Walmart Puerto Rico
Walmart Puerto Rico has launched 'Isla de Luz', a limited collection of reusable bags designed by Puerto Rican artist Juan Salgado.
Rapper Yovngchimi Loses Bid to Recover Gold Chain
Ángel Javier Avilés Monzón, also known as Yovngchimi, will not be able to recover his distinctive gold chain with a pendant that reads 'MONEY…
Autistic Girl Found Walking Alone in Carolina
An 8-year-old girl with autism was found walking alone on PR-185 in the Cedros neighborhood of Carolina at 4:47 a.m. A citizen reported the…
Puerto Rico Judiciary Launches Online Mediation Service
The Puerto Rico Judiciary has launched a new service in the Electronic Tribunal, allowing users to request mediation services online.