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MCA exhibit explores sense of place, intertwined history between Puerto Rico and Chicago

The MCA is hosting a new exhibit titled “entre horizontes: Art and Activism Between Chicago and Puerto Rico.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2023

In the 6th-largest U.S. district, natural disasters have disrupted schooling for years

Puerto Rico, the nation's sixth-largest school district, is in crisis. It's both uniquely vulnerable to natural disasters and unusually ill-equipped to help children recover from them.

WEKU · Aug 16, 2023

Environmentalists sue Puerto Rican government over location of renewable energy projects

Activists and environmental groups including the Sierra Club are suing Puerto Rico’s government over the planned location of dozens of renewable energy projects meant to ease the U.S. territory’s power woes

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Snow cones, ‘Puerto Rico in a Cup’ and spicy cucumber ceviche tostadas among Lollapalooza’s Chow Town & Dessert Island fare

All that music at Lolla can work up an appetite in festival-goers. We checked out some of the fare available for purchase.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2023

Ex-Puerto Rico boxer Félix Verdejo found guilty on two charges tied to death of his pregnant lover

Former Puerto Rican boxer Félix Verdejo has been found guilty on two charges related to the death of his 27-year-old pregnant lover

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2023

So, what's up with the Shakira and Rauw Alejandro Puerto Rico getaway?

We're confused, too. Shakira, Rauw Alejandro and a tropical vacation seems odd after his public split from Rosalía

My Imperfect Life · Jul 28, 2023

Man convicted in stray-bullet killing of Puerto Rican Olympian's mom in her Connecticut home

A Connecticut man has been convicted of murder in the stray-bullet killing of the mother of a two-time Olympian rifle shooter from Puerto Rico

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023

Univision Sees 24% Ad Revenue Increase for ‘Premios Juventud’

Coca-Cola becomes presenting sponsor; Expedia, White Claw, Boost Mobile join returning sponsors Oreo, M&Ms

Broadcasting & Cable · Jul 19, 2023

Bad Bunny: world’s most-streamed musician giving a voice to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican musician Bad Bunny can add another feather to his global stardom cap: his 2022 release “Un Verano Sin Ti” has become Spotify’s most streamed album of all time.

The Week · Jul 18, 2023

Puerto Rico has been part of the US for 125 years, but its future remains contested

In the 125 years since U.S. troops invaded Puerto Rico on July 25, 1898, during the Spanish-American War, the U.S. government has controlled the island militarily, politically and economically – with no end in sight or, for Puerto Rico, a clear path to statehood.

The Conversation · Jul 13, 2023