Puerto Rican League Against Cancer President Recognized for Leadership
The Puerto Rico Hospital Association recognized the trajectory and leadership of Ramón González Castaing, president of the Board of Directors of the Puerto Rican…
News
Puerto Rico Community News
Oct 2–3 · page 48
Stories, page 48
San Juan Commits $1.7 Million for Solar Batteries for People Reliant on Electric Medical Equipment
The Municipality of San Juan announced an investment of $1,729,935 to buy and deliver rechargeable portable batteries with solar technology to approximately 400 people…
Gift Box Inspires Woman to Bring Hope to Children Worldwide
Maryodette, a woman who received a gift box as a child through Operation Christmas Child, shared her story with employees and the public in…
Meteor Surprises Puerto Rico’s Skies
A meteor surprised Puerto Rico's skies during the early hours of Saturday morning with its intense brightness, visible through the cloud cover.
More Rain and Thunderstorms Expected on October 3
More rain and thunderstorms are expected on October 3, primarily over the interior and western parts of Puerto Rico in the afternoons, and over…
Earthquake Strikes Western Puerto Rico
A magnitude 3.93 earthquake struck western Puerto Rico early Saturday, according to the Puerto Rico Seismic Network (RSPR).
LCS Private School in Corozal Recognized as Happiest School in Ibero-America
LCS Private School in Corozal, Puerto Rico, was recognized as the Happiest School in Ibero-America at the ExpoEducación event in Torrelodones, Spain, organized by…
National Weather Service Issues Flood Advisories for 18 Puerto Rico Municipalities
The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Juan issued three flood advisories on Friday covering 18 municipalities in western, northwestern and metropolitan Puerto Rico…
Study Finds Salinas Communities Breathing Carcinogenic Ethylene Oxide at Levels Far Above EPA Benchmark
Earthjustice and the Comité Diálogo Ambiental announced on Thursday, October 1, 2026, that a study detected an average of 2.2 parts per billion (ppb)…
MIDA Urges People to Focus on Basics Amid Rising Cost of Living
Manuel Reyes, executive vice president of MIDA, discussed the increase in the cost of living in Puerto Rico on the program Lo Sé Todo.
Gruero Collects Donations for Baby After Manatí Accident
A young gruero who arrived at the scene of an accident in Manatí has started an initiative to collect donations for the baby of…
San Lorenzo Sees 53% Reduction in Type I Crimes with Drone Program
San Lorenzo Mayor Jaime Alverio Ramos reported a 53% reduction in the monthly average of Type I crimes during the first two months of…
U.S. Army Personnel Spent Over $16 Million on Housing Across 58 Puerto Rico Municipalities, Fort Buchanan Says
During federal fiscal year 2026, U.S. Army personnel assigned to Puerto Rico lived in 58 of the island's 78 municipalities, generating more than $16.2…
Buildings Illuminated to Raise Awareness About Food Insecurity
As part of Hunger Action Day, several buildings in Puerto Rico were illuminated in orange and green to raise awareness about food insecurity.
Nearly Half of Puerto Rico’s Dengue Cases Ended in Hospitalization
Nearly half of the people who contracted dengue in Puerto Rico through September had to be hospitalized.