Puerto Rico, epicenter of climate change
12/05/2019 - 07:08
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While the 200 countries committed to the Paris Agreement meet in Madrid, Puerto Rico occupies first place as the country most affected by natural disasters in the world.
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While the 200 countries committed to the Paris Agreement meet in Madrid, Puerto Rico occupies first place as the country most affected by natural disasters in the world.
Latest News and stories about Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico, epicentro del cambio climático
12/05/2019 - 06:56
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Mientras los 200 países del Acuerdo de París se reúnen en Madrid, Puerto Rico ocupa el primer puesto de un dramático ranking.
Daddy Yankee unveils his Reggaetón Museum in Puerto Rico
11/22/2019 - 03:48
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The island is recovering "slowly" from Hurricane Maria, and its museums are opening... but visiting the Museo del Jefe is free.
Daddy Yankee inaugura su museo del Reggaetón en Puerto Rico
11/22/2019 - 03:31
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La isla se recupera “despacito” del Huracán María; sus museos apenas están abriendo, pero visitar el Museo del Jefe es gratis.
Google and Lin Manuel Miranda join forces in an art project to preserve Puerto Rico's patrimony
11/11/2019 - 07:30
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Two years after Hurricane Maria devastated the island, Google is digitalizing more than 40.000 masterpieces. Are we at the beginning of Puerto Rico's cultural rebirth?
El súper proyecto de Google y Lin Manuel Miranda que podría convertir Puerto Rico en un París isleño
11/11/2019 - 06:27
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Dos años después del Huracán María, Google está digitalizando más de 40.000 obras de arte. ¿Estamos ante el comienzo de un renacimiento cultural puertorriqueño?
Philly Boricuas organiza la primera asamblea del pueblo sobre Puerto Rico, Filadelfia
10/31/2019 - 18:18
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El grupo, que es producto de las protestas #RickyRenuncia de este verano, está buscando ampliar el debate y las acciones en beneficio de los puertorriqueños y sus aliados en Filadelfia.
Philly Boricuas hosts people’s assembly on Puerto Rico, Philadelphia
10/30/2019 - 11:57
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Born out of the #RickyRenuncia protests of this summer, the group is seeking to further discussion and action for Puerto Ricans and allies in Philadelphia.
The Puerto Rican Philly girl who survived Hurricane Maria
09/30/2019 - 15:40
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I never thought that a hurricane could give me so many experiences. In this came, some of them were good. And some of them were very sad.
La Puertorriqueña en Philadelphia que sobrevivió el Huracán María
09/30/2019 - 15:28
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Nunca pensé que un huracán podría darme tantas experiencias, algunas buenas, otras muy tristes.
Terremoto de magnitud 6,3 golpea la costa de Puerto Rico
09/24/2019 - 12:39
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Los informes iniciales dicen que no hay heridos y no se prevé amenaza de tsunami para la isla.
6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Puerto Rico
09/24/2019 - 10:42
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Initial reports say no one is hurt and there is no threat of tsunami for the island after the late-night quake.
Marching forward from Hurricane Maria: Puerto Ricans rally in Philadelphia two years after the storm
09/23/2019 - 15:56
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The People of Puerto Rico March remembered those lost to Hurricane Maria, and showed unity among those on and off the island.
Philadelphia gives back to Puerto Rico with Sunflower Philly fundraiser
09/19/2019 - 18:01
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On Sept. 28, local graffiti artist Christian “TAMEARTZ” Rodriguez will host an all-day celebration of hip hop culture, music, and Puerto Rico at the North Philadelphia community space.
Who will actually pay for Trump's border wall?
09/06/2019 - 07:34
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The official version is the Department of Defense will divert Pentagon funds to build the wall. But what is behind the selection process for projects that will run out of funds?
¿Quién pagará realmente por el muro fronterizo de Trump?
09/06/2019 - 07:30
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La versión oficial es que el Departamento de Defensa desviará fondos del presupuesto del Pentágono para construir el muro. ¿Cuáles son los proyectos que quedarán sin fondos?
Fernando Armstrong abraza las oportunidades del Censo 2020
09/05/2019 - 12:35
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El director regional del censo de 2020 reflexiona sobre su trayectoria--y sobre la evolución del censo desde sus primeros días como líder del censo en Puerto Rico.
Fernando Armstrong embraces the opportunities of the 2020 Census
09/05/2019 - 12:18
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The regional director of the 2020 census reflects on his journey - and how the census has evolved since his first days as a census leader in Puerto Rico.
Caught between Wanda and Dorian: the aftermath of #RickyRenuncia
08/28/2019 - 16:11
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The ousting of the governor, a Supreme Court ruling, and the arrival of Wanda Vázquez to power leave Puerto Rico weaker than ever when facing another natural disaster.
Atrapados entre Wanda y Dorian: el aftermath de #RickyRenuncia
08/28/2019 - 16:06
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La renuncia del gobernador y la llegada de Wanda Vázquez al poder dejan a Puerto Rico más endeble que nunca a la hora de enfrentar otro desastre natural.
América en una encrucijada
08/23/2019 - 18:20
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Naciones más pequeñas le dan cátedra a América sobre el poder del pueblo.
America, when will you do a Puerto Rico?
08/23/2019 - 17:43
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Smaller nations teach America a lesson in people power.
Ni viento, ni agua: una nueva exposición dedicada a la recuperación de Puerto Rico
08/23/2019 - 16:32
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La nueva exhibición de Da Vinci Art Alliance presenta artistas provenientes de la isla y parte de la comunidad de la diáspora estadounidense.
"Nor Wind, Nor Water": A new exhibition dedicated to Puerto Rican recovery
08/23/2019 - 15:53
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The new Da Vinci Art Alliance showcase features artists that are both from the island and part of the American diaspora community.
Harvest revival in Puerto Rico after María
08/21/2019 - 14:04
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The development of agriculture in Puerto Rico has been one of the biggest challenges in the country for decades. Today, it is an opportunity for the Island's recovery.