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Realty of America expands into Puerto Rico with Caribe Hilton launch
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Realty of America said it is opening in Puerto Rico, with a grand opening at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan and Aixa Malavé leading the market launch.
Immigration Legal Advisors opens San Juan office
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Immigration Legal Advisors, PLLC opened a new office in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on June 23, 2026, aiming to expand access to immigration legal help for residents who face visa, inadmissibility and deportation issues.
787 Coffee breaks into World’s 100 Best with Puerto Rico’s farm-to-cup model
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787 Coffee ranked No. 32 among more than 4,600 coffee shops across North America, Central America and the Caribbean, giving the Puerto Rican brand a global spotlight at World of Coffee San Diego 2026. The recognition also puts its farm-to-cup…
Christian Briggs episode warns of tech, resource race between U.S. and China
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A new episode of On the Record with Christian Briggs frames U.S.-China competition as a battle over quantum computing, AI, critical minerals and financial rails.
Yilda M. Acevedo leads PharmPR and pushes for women in Puerto Rico pharma
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Yilda M. Acevedo, a chemical engineer and Six Sigma Master Black Belt, is being recognized for her work in pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and women’s advancement in Puerto Rico. She founded PharmPR Inc. and says the island’s…
Julian Hope turns grief into global art retreats
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Artist and educator Julian Hope is using The Wild Canvas Retreat to blend painting, travel and healing for artists of all levels.
Más de 1,000 participan en el 5K familiar de PaMaRa en San Juan
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La Fundación Proyecto PaMaRa reunió a más de 1,000 personas en Eco’s Sports Park, en San Juan, para la edición 2026 del 5K “Cada Paso por la Familia”. El evento combinó deporte, inclusión y actividades educativas en una jornada dedicada a abuelos…
NeighborWorks America joins America250 housing campaign
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NeighborWorks America is partnering with America250 to spotlight how housing and community development have shaped the U.S. as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.
Fundación Proyecto PaMaRa sets 2026 5K for families and older adults
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Fundación Proyecto PaMaRa will hold its 2026 5K Cada Paso por la Familia on June 27 at Eco’s Sports Park in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with a focus on grandparents and older adults.
Janet Diodato recognized for HR leadership at Central Arizona Shelter Services
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Janet Diodato, human resources director at Central Arizona Shelter Services in Phoenix, is being recognized for more than 14 years of experience across healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing and nonprofit work.
St. Augustine spotlights Hispanic heritage ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary
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St. Augustine is using Hispanic Heritage Month and the approach to America’s 250th anniversary to highlight how Spanish, Latino, and Latin American influence still shapes the city’s history, tourism, food, and community life.
MaxiSend expands Vietnam remittance corridor to nearly 100 U.S. agent locations
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MaxiSend says its Vietnam remittance corridor has grown from zero agents to nearly 100 locations nationwide in three years, with direct payout support in Vietnam.
Project Lifesaver founder touts rapid-response tracking for vulnerable people
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Chief Gene Saunders, founder of Project Lifesaver International, was featured on Close Up Radio in a two-part interview about the nonprofit’s radio-frequency tracking program for people at risk of wandering.
Elaine Ruiz López's Bronx memoir now has a Spanish edition
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Dr. Elaine Ruiz López’s award-winning memoir about education equity in the Bronx is now available in Spanish, extending her story to a broader audience.
Elaine Ruiz López’s Bronx equity memoir gets Spanish edition
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The Spanish-language edition of Dr. Elaine Ruiz López’s award-winning memoir is now out, expanding the reach of a story about education, racial and economic inequity, and the South Bronx.
New book recasts Colorado statehood as a political power play
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Historian Maxwell Rotbart says Colorado’s 1876 admission to the Union was shaped more by partisan strategy and presidential politics than by frontier growth.
AARP awards $95K to nine Maryland community projects
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AARP is giving nine Maryland organizations $95,225 in 2026 Community Challenge grants for quick local projects aimed at helping older adults stay connected, safe and independent.
Kelsey and Lisa release island-country single 'Live Oaks and Palm Trees'
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Kelsey and Lisa released their new single ‘Live Oaks and Palm Trees’ on June 13, 2026, pairing the track with a music video filmed in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. The island-country duo says the song is meant to capture escape, relaxation and the…
Dominant Animals returns to Teatro LATEA for October run
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Dominant Animals will return to New York’s Teatro LATEA on Oct. 2-4 for a Hispanic Heritage Month engagement after a successful New York Theater Festival run. The Puerto Rican family drama centers on masculinity, generational trauma and healing,…
Disability parenting cruise launches with caregiving conference at sea
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Parents and caregivers of children and adults with disabilities can book the first Disability Parenting at Sea Conference and Cruise, set for May 2-9, 2027 on the Carnival Venezia.
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