Cyclist Loses Control and Crashes into Metal Tube in Hato Rey
A cyclist participating in the Comité Olímpico de Ruta event lost control of her bicycle and collided with a metal tube, causing her to…
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Sep 18–20 · page 36
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The Week in Puerto Rico: Up to 1 Million Could Lose Medicaid
The week of September 13–19 in Puerto Rico played out in health and schools, government and politics, and daily life.
San Juan Power Plant Limited to Diesel Until Monday Amid Bay Pilots–New Fortress Dispute
Unit #6 of the San Juan thermoelectric plant, along with its seven available portable generators, will be able to operate only on diesel, not…
Entrepreneurs Donate 3,740-Acre Ecological Treasure in Puerto Rico
A group of local and foreign investors has donated a 3,740-acre natural area in Puerto Rico to the Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico, protecting…
Convicted Ex-PNP Legislator Appears as 'Counselor-in-Training' at UPR Law School Event
Néstor Alonso Vega, a convicted former New Progressive Party (PNP) representative, is about a month from completing his prison sentence and has begun a…
18 Events in 7 Days: Invitation to Participate in Estuary Week
The Estuario de la Bahía de San Juan entity announced the start of the Semana de los Estuarios, inviting citizens to participate in 18…
Police Patrol Car Catches Fire in Arecibo
A police patrol car caught fire in the Vista Azul urbanization in Arecibo during the early hours of Saturday, damaging another vehicle parked nearby.
Heat Advisory Issued for All of Puerto Rico
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for all of Puerto Rico on Saturday, effective from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The…
Puerto Rican in Scotland Shares Her Story of Pursuing Veterinary Medicine Abroad
Angélica Marie Lasanta Maldonado, a 23-year-old from Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, is studying veterinary medicine in Glasgow, Scotland, over 6,700 kilometers from her homeland.
March of Dimes Marks 30 Years of Reducing Premature Births in Puerto Rico
The March of Dimes is reinforcing its efforts to reduce premature births in Puerto Rico, marking 30 years of saving lives.
Quake Watch: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Near Guánica, 82 Felt Reports
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 5 km southwest of Guánica on Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Dispute Over Ship’s Entry into San Juan Bay Puts Gas Supply at Risk
A dispute over a ship's entry into San Juan Bay is putting the gas supply for electricity generation at risk.
Serious Accident Reported on Caguas to Cayey Highway
A serious traffic accident was reported on the Luis A. Ferré highway (PR-52) near kilometer 29.8, in the direction from Caguas to Cayey, around…
Former Guaynabo Mayor Set to Be Released from Prison in About a Year
Former Guaynabo Mayor Ángel Pérez Otero is set to be released from prison in about a year, after being found guilty in a jury…
Senate Celebrates Legacy of 1976 Medical Class
The Puerto Rico Senate commemorated the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Medical Class of the University of Puerto Rico's Medical Sciences Campus.