Feria de Niños Promotes Learning and Quality Family Time
The third edition of the Feria de Niños will take place on September 19 and 20 at the Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez in Bayamón. The event aims to combine fun with…
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Court Rules in Favor of Young Man Who Helped Elderly Resident
Luis Jomar Aponte, owner of LJ Landscaping, has prevailed in court against a lawsuit filed by Edwin Colón Ortiz, a 60-year-old man whom Aponte had helped. Aponte had mobilized the…
UPR Humacao to Develop Microcredentials in Quality and Regulatory Compliance
The Pharmaceutical Industry Association of Puerto Rico (PIA) and the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao have signed an agreement to develop microcredentials in quality and regulatory compliance for students…
San Juan Bay Estuary Identifies Areas Affected by Sanitary Discharges
The Estuario de la Bahía de San Juan has identified areas impacted by sanitary discharges in the San Juan metropolitan area through recent environmental monitoring. Sanitary discharges have long been…
Six beaches not suitable for swimming this week, DRNA says: Manuel Nolo Morales; Sardinera, Playa Sixto Escobar, Tropical Beach and 3 more
DRNA's weekly beach notice, published September 11, names six beaches as not suitable for swimming. Tropical Beach in Naguabo has now been named in 26 of the 60 notices on…
From Researcher to President: Kenira Thompson's Agenda for Ponce Health Sciences University
Kenira Thompson, the president of Ponce Health Sciences University, recalls her first visit to the medical school at the age of 17. At the time, the institution was part of…
Sahara Dust Retreats, Showers Expected
The Servicio Nacional de Meteorología (SNM) in San Juan expects scattered showers at the beginning of the week after the high concentration of Sahara desert dust that was recorded on…
Rainfall May Cause Flooding in Puerto Rico This Sunday
This Sunday's weather in Puerto Rico will be marked by an increase in rainfall activity, with a possibility of urban and small stream flooding, especially in western sectors of the…
Camuy Community Demands Action on Sewage and Odor Issues
Residents of a housing development in Camuy have complained about facing problems of sewage overflows and contamination for over a month in one of the community's streets. The residents are…
Status Hearing Held in Jensen Medina Cardona Prison Gang Drug Case; Plea Deals, Prison Inspection Still Pending
A federal status hearing was held September 3 in the case against Jensen Medina Cardona and numerous co-defendants, addressing evidence discovery, possible plea agreements, and a defense request to inspect…
Puerto Rico Air Quality Rated 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups'
Puerto Rico's air quality was rated "unhealthy for sensitive groups" this Saturday, according to the air quality index of the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA). The index registered…
Río Piedras Neighbors Propose Cameras, Patrols After Botanical Garden Fires
Residents of three communities near the University of Puerto Rico's Botanical Garden in Río Piedras, affected by recent forest fires, recommended that the UPR Central Administration install security cameras and…
Blood Donors Sought for Utuado Grandmother and Grandson Injured in Machete Attack
Following a violent attack Friday in the Viví Arriba neighborhood of Utuado, Puerto Rico, family members are urgently calling on the public to donate blood for two victims: Nélida Rivera…
Family in Orocovis Seeks Support for Vehicle to Transport Children with Disabilities
The family of Carlos Díaz in Orocovis is seeking support to purchase a vehicle that can accommodate their children with functional diversity. The family, consisting of six members, currently uses…
From Lawyer in Puerto Rico to Head of Global Basketball: A Boricua's Story in Switzerland
Jaime Lamboy, a 52-year-old Puerto Rican lawyer, has become the chief legal officer and principal legal advisor of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) in Switzerland. Despite moving to Europe nearly…