Hatillo Changes Business Hours for Halloween Weekend
The town of Hatillo will change the operating hours of businesses that sell alcohol during the Halloween weekend.
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Serious Accident Causes Traffic Jam on José de Diego Expressway
A serious accident occurred on the José de Diego expressway, at kilometer 18.3, in the direction towards Dorado, involving a compact vehicle and a…
Court Rejects Attempt to Silence Prison-Rights Organization
A Puerto Rico court has rejected an attempt to silence a prison-rights organization, marking a significant win for free expression and public oversight of…
Possible Shortage of Traditional Christmas Plants in Puerto Rico
René Llerandi, president of Trópico Wholesale in Barranquitas, warns of a possible shortage of pascuas, traditional Christmas plants, due to high material costs and…
More Rain Expected in Puerto Rico This Weekend
Weather conditions in Puerto Rico will improve gradually on Friday due to the arrival of drier air, according to the National Weather Service in…
Laura Hernández Diagnosed with Stage 3 Cancer, Friends Launch Campaign for Treatment
Puerto Rican communicator Laura Hernández has been diagnosed with stage 3 cancer and is preparing to travel to Germany for specialized treatment.
Citizen Hands Napkin to Family Secretary After Senate Hearing
A citizen who handed a napkin to Family Secretary Suzanne Roig Fuertes after a Senate hearing, suggesting she wipe away her 'crocodile tears', claims…
Former AAA Vice President Ivonne Falcón Found Guilty in Second Federal Trial
A jury delivered a guilty verdict in the second federal trial of Ivonne M. Falcón Nieves, former vice president of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct…
13-Year-Old Boy Reported Missing from Santurce Home Is Found Safe
Odareg Maldonado Maldonado, 13, was found in good health in Santurce on Friday, October 9, said Inspector Edwin Figueroa, director of the San Juan…
Puerto Rico to Hold Earthquake Drill on October 15
On October 15 at 10:15 am, emergency alerts will be activated on cell phones and regular radio and television programming will be interrupted as…
Bayamón Police Sergeant Faces Complaint for Sexual Harassment
A Bayamón municipal police sergeant, José Luis Hernández Rivera, faces an ethics complaint for at least nine unwanted sexual advances against a female police…
Ponce Research Institute Gets $3.5M Grant to Study Stress Management in Pregnancy
Ponce Medical School Foundation, through the Ponce Research Institute (PRI), received a $3,507,225 five-year grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health…
Where to Swim This Weekend: Six Beaches, from Cabo Rojo to Añasco
Six beaches for a swim this weekend, across two stretches of the island, from Cabo Rojo to Añasco, and each came back clean on…
Puerto Rico Opens $2 Million Teodoro Moscoso Scholarship for High-Demand Fields
Puerto Rico's Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) has opened applications for the 2026-27 Teodoro Moscoso Scholarship, with $2 million available to students…
Auctions Offer Alternative for Homeownership in Puerto Rico
According to analysts, real estate auctions in Puerto Rico offer an alternative for those seeking homeownership opportunities, including first-time buyers, amid a limited supply…