Massive power outage hits Puerto Rico after widespread power plant failure as residents prepare for Easter weekend

An island-wide power outage hit Puerto Rico on Wednesday after energy plants unexpectedly shut down, said power generator Genera as largely Catholic residents of the territory prepared for Easter weekend.The US territory has long dealt with blackouts more …

Apagón general afecta a Puerto Rico mientras residentes se preparan para el fin de semana de Pascua

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Un apagón afectó a todo Puerto Rico el miércoles mientras los residentes, en su mayoría católicos, se preparaban para celebrar el fin de semana de Pascua, informaron funcionarios . Hugo Sorrentini, portavoz de Luma Energy, …

Power Outage in Puerto Rico Leaves Train Passengers Stranded

Caribbean Matters: ¡Oye Trump! Puerto Ricans will never stop speaking Spanish

Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. Hope you’ll join us here every Saturday. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean. Language is a fundamental component of culture …

Three Puerto Rican Boxers to Watch Before the Year Ends

Boxing in many countries continues to soar in popularity, whether in the amateur code or professional boxing. During this article, we bring you three Puerto Rican Boxers in 2025 to be watched closely. Puerto Rico has produced many great fighters over the …

Piña Colada Origin Story: This Puerto Rican Hotel Claims the Iconic Drink

If you like Piña Coladas and getting caught in the rain… then you’ll probably want to know where this iconic frozen drink actually comes from. Spoiler: it wasn’t Rupert Holmes dreaming up cocktail recipes when he wrote that catchy song, “Escape.” The Piña …

Crews work to restore power to Puerto Ricans amid massive blackout

Crews restored power to nearly half of Puerto Ricans overnight amid an island-wide blackout, about 41% of customers have power back up and running the morning of April 17. The blackout started at about 12:40 p.m. on April 16, when the Puerto Rico Governor…

Bestov Gets a ‘NOV’ From the FCC For Puerto Rican Tower Issue

The owner of a Class B AM radio station licensed for 10kw from a tower site in a suburban area of San Juan, Puerto Rico, has received a Notice of Violation — a precursor to a potential forfeiture notice — for operating the facility outside of its licensed …

Connecting Cultures Through Coffee: 787 Coffee Showcases Puerto Rican Excellence at the SCA Expo

787 Coffee brings Puerto Rican heritage and specialty coffee to the global stage at the SCA Expo, highlighting local farmers and the island's rich culture. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 787 Coffee, a …

How is the climate crisis affecting affordable housing?

Months after Los Angeles' deadly wildfires, price gouging in the wake of the disaster has led to officials in California cracking down on landlords. But skyrocketing housing prices in cities recovering from crippling climate catastrophe has become a …