Stories tagged: "Puerto Rican"

Puerto Rico Orange County - Police - Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Job Alert: Orange County Sheriff’s Office Will Be Recruiting in Puerto Rico

In the past 10 years, Puerto Rico has lost around 7,000 police officers because of salaries, pensions, and resources to work. Currently, it is estimated that there are 10,000 to 11,000 agents on the island.

July 12, 2023 6:20 pm Mivette Vega Mivette Vega
Local Puerto Rico - English - Pierluisi
Local Puerto Rico Governor Doubts English Will Become Official Language if Statehood Is Granted

If English were to become the official language, it would be used in government, schools, and courts.

May 10, 2023 3:24 pm Mivette Vega Mivette Vega
Culture Cabello - Rizo - Puerto Rico
Culture Salones de belleza dedicados a rizos y el orgullo por la identidad van en aumento en Puerto Rico

Desde hace unos nueve años se ha ido dando un cambio de conciencia gradual, que trasciende lo estético para conectar con las raíces.

May 8, 2023 9:17 pm Mivette Vega Mivette Vega
Culture Edwin - Ocasio - Puerto Rico
Culture ¿Has pensado volver a la Isla? El productor Edwin Ocasio lo hizo por estas razones.

Después de tener éxito con su compañía teatral en Florida Central, el productor sentía que faltaba algo y ahora está de vuelta en la Isla.

April 20, 2023 8:32 pm Mivette Vega Mivette Vega
Local Puerto Rico - Normandie - Ishay
Local NY Entrepreneur Has Big Plans for Puerto Rico’s Normandie Hotel

The new hotel owner wants to restore the splendor and beauty of the historic building, despite recommendations to demolish it.

February 16, 2023 3:56 pm Mivette Vega Mivette Vega

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Local Puerto Rico - Population - Elderly
Local Puerto Rico’s Population Is Rapidly Growing Older. Here’s Why.

Outmigration as well as a lack of services and kin are impacting older adults in Puerto Rico.

February 15, 2023 9:44 pm Mivette Vega Mivette Vega
Puerto Rico Tony Toyan - Florida - Hurricane Maria
Puerto Rico Tony Toyán: A New Life After Hurricane María

The Puerto Rican musician reflects on the changes he and his family have lived through after they decided to move to Florida when the Category 5 hurricane destroyed the island.

September 20, 2022 7:09 pm Mivette Vega Mivette Vega