Afternoon Showers Expected in Western Puerto Rico
A weak tropical wave will bring increased showers to western Puerto Rico, mainly during the afternoon. The weather will remain windy and hazy until Saturday due to Saharan dust. A…
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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. The Puerto Rico Seismic Network detects…
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 Rico. The goal is to enable…
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. The celebration will take place on Sunday…
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 Sharper Brain, Pain-Free, Longer Life' at…
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. The incident occurred at a local residence on Calle 14. According to preliminary…
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. The market, also known as 'El…
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 to 31. The campaign aims to…
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. One of the typical foods of the municipality is the…
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 as taking mental health professionals to…
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 was not enough to significantly alleviate…
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. The educational entity shared images of the…
Guayama Residents Present Evidence of Coal Ash in Dredging Material to DRNA
Leaders of environmental groups and residents of the Cimarrona neighborhood in Guayama presented evidence to the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA) on Tuesday, showing that sediment deposits associated…
AutoExpreso Fines to Resume in October 2026
The Highway and Transportation Authority (ACT) announced that it will reactivate the imposition of fines on drivers who use tolls without sufficient funds in their AutoExpreso accounts starting October 2026.…
Exotic Fruits Thrive in Puerto Rico
In San Sebastián, Puerto Rico, a farm called Nebai Fruit and Farm, owned by Miguel Soto Lisboa, cultivates a variety of exotic fruits such as apples, pears, plums, peaches, kiwis…