Hurricane Erin threatens Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands with flooding

Heavy rains are forecast to start with the storm expected to become a major Category 3 storm over the weekend. Hurricane Erin has formed in the Atlantic Ocean as it approaches the northeast Caribbean, as forecasters warn of possible flooding and...

Hurricane Erin strengthens into a Category 2 storm as it approaches the northeast Caribbean

Erin is the first hurricane of the 2025 season, and is expected to become a major Category 3 storm over the weekend. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hurricane Erin strengthened into a Category 2 storm on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean,...

Puerto Rico to get $1.2M in federal ferry boat program funding

The Integrated Transportation Authority will use the federal funds to rehabilitate the Maritime Transportation Maintenance Base in Puerto Rico, enabling in-house vessel repairs and dry-dock work. Puerto Rico will receive $1,191,331 from the...

Puerto Rico’s record tourism in ’24 had $18B impact

A breakdown of Puerto Rico’s $18 billion tourism impact in 2024 shows the largest gains in food and beverage sales ($4.6 billion) and lodging ($2.1 billion), reflecting record visitor numbers. (Credit: Tourism Economics) Puerto Rico’s tourism...

Cacao in Puerto Rico

Reader Móni Rivas Matos responded to a post on Puerto Rican coffee, saying, “Cacao would be more logical to grow. It can grow in heat. Coffee is more fragile.” Puerto Rico’s coffee industry was decimated by Hurricane Maria and is having a tough...

Puerto Rico Battles Sargassum with Shovels, Drones, and Sheer Willpower

As a record tide of sargassum suffocates Puerto Rico’s coastline, ordinary citizens and overwhelmed officials rush to fight decay, protect marine life, and salvage tourism—one rake, one crate, one dawn patrol at a time. A Morning Fight at...

Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Hurricane Erin nears

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Erin strengthened into a hurricane on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides. The storm is expected to remain over open waters, although...

Collado promotes “Santo Domingo Smiles at You” campaign in Puerto Rico

Pexels image Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado announced via social media that he is in Puerto Rico promoting the “Santo Domingo Smiles at You” campaign. The initiative aims to showcase the Dominican capital as a vibrant destination...

Puerto Rican Tapas Bar Planned For National Avenue

Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Site of future El Batey, 1003 W. National Ave. Photo taken Aug. 12, 2025 by Sophie Bolich. Three years ago, Carolin Rosario-Virella and Mildred Virella-Martinez set out to open a bar—but...

Podcast: Talkin’ Bout The Hoosiers Ep. 51 – Indiana Basketball goes 3-0 in Puerto Rico

Talkin’ Bout The Hoosiers episode 51 is here and the TheHoosier.com staff is talking about Indiana Basketball after their trip to Puerto Rico. Writer and host Drew Rosenberg, Basketball Recruiting Analyst Kyler Staley, and Senior Writer Zach...

Penélope Cruz, Javier Bardem dance with Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico 

Fifteen years in, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem are keeping things fresh. The Oscar-winning couple shared a fun moment this week as they joined Bad Bunny on stage during the rapper and singer's concert residency in Puerto Rico. "Gracias...

Hurricane Erin to move north of Puerto Rico

From Dorado, the new Miss Universe Puerto Rico

Zashely Nicole Alicea, from Dorado, became the new Miss Universe Puerto Rico (MUPR) tonight after an extensive competition that culminated with her coronation at the Centro de Bellas Artes. Zashely is a professional ballet dancer and is studying a...

Bristol archive initiative is documenting the history of the borough’s Puerto Rican community

Puerto Ricans ‘set roots’ in Bristol beginning in the ‘50s, ‘60s Berrocal’s family history mirrors that of many other Puerto Rican community members in Bristol and elsewhere in the diaspora. All four of Berrocal’s grandparents were born and raised...

Pregnant Wife of Former NBA Star Survives Shark Attack in Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico – Eleonora Boi, the pregnant wife of former NBA player Danilo Gallinari, is speaking out for the first time after a shark attack while swimming at a Puerto Rican beach. The incident occurred as Boi was enjoying a day with her...

Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Tropical Storm Erin nears

Tracking Erin: Tropical storm nears Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Tropical Storm Erin was expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides. The storm is expected to remain over...

Jorge Pérez to lead Discover Puerto Rico starting in September

Jorge Pérez has been appointed chief executive officer of Discover Puerto Rico, the island’s destination marketing organization. He will take office Sept. 15, after completing his role managing Bad Bunny’s residency at the Puerto Rico Coliseum....

Hurricane tracker: Erin nears Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Hurricane Erin nears