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8it brings Family Meal back with Puerto Rican pool party for NYC hospitality workers
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8it will host Family Meal Vol. 21: Puerto Rican Pool Party on Monday, Aug. 17 at Aliya in Brooklyn, followed by a late-night after-party in Williamsburg.
Ayurvedic massage gains attention in Puerto Rico as California school opens new training
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The California School of Ayurveda says it is opening October 2026 enrollment for its Principles of Ayurveda Medicine course, with students in Puerto Rico invited to participate.
Monique Farmer wins two PRSA Women of Impact Awards
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Monique Farmer, APR, president and founder of Avant Solutions, won two inaugural PRSA Women of Impact Awards on Aug. 6 for Mentor & Coach of the Year and Industry Champion/Thought Leader.
Jessica Ramirez joins Adam’s Law as law clerk
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Jessica Ramirez, an attorney and former New Jersey legislator, is joining Adam’s Law as law clerk when the Judge Judy Sheindlin-produced series premieres Sept. 14 on CBS. The role gives the show a legal voice shaped by Ramirez’s public service…
Cristina’s Academy and PaMaRa host back-to-school event in Miami
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Cristina’s Academy and Fundación Proyecto PaMaRa brought children, teens and families together in Miami for Back to School: Awaken The Hero, a community event focused on school supplies, emotional wellness and confidence.
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.
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…
Los Angeles Tribune joins Pásalo Pa’lante’s global kindness campaign
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The Los Angeles Tribune has become an official media partner for Pásalo Pa’lante Global Kindness Season 2026, a three-month campaign aiming to spark 1 billion acts of kindness across more than 195 countries.
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.
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…
St. Augustine leans into Hispanic heritage tourism
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St. Augustine is promoting its 460-plus years of Hispanic history through architecture, food, religious sites and community experiences.
Passport Sports, USA Tournament Series launch Dominican youth baseball trip
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Passport Sports and USA Tournament Series are sending youth teams to Santo Domingo for a six-day Dominican Beisbol Experience from February 15-20, 2027. Registration is open, and the 11U and 12U divisions are nearly sold out. Why it matters: - The…
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.
CSIFF26 unveils 47-film lineup from 14 countries
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Conch Shell International Film Fest will bring 47 films from 14 countries to New York City Oct. 9-11, 2026, with screenings, panels and awards split between Manhattan and Queens.
Most teachers use AI, but training and policy lag behind
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K12 Academics says AI has become mainstream in classrooms, with 60% of teachers using it in the 2024-25 school year, but most received no formal training.
Travel And Tour World names top solo travel destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released a 2026 ranking of the top 30 solo travel destinations across the Americas and Caribbean, led by the United States, Canada and Costa Rica. The list highlights places the outlet says combine safety, transit access,…
CPR Inc. opens first New York digital communications center in Rochester
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Caribbean Preparedness & Response, Inc. has opened its first Digital Communication Center outside Puerto Rico at Eugenio María de Hostos Charter School in Rochester, backed by New York State funding.
Thrive PEO lands back-to-back spots on the Inc. 5000
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Tulsa-based Thrive PEO was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 for the second straight year, ranking No. 1,896 with three-year revenue growth of 182%. The recognition highlights the company’s rapid expansion since its 2020 founding and the rising demand…
Earn Your Stripes signs Baldwin Park franchise deal for Orlando studio
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Earn Your Stripes has signed a franchise agreement to open a new studio in Orlando’s Baldwin Park area, with a Fall 2026 launch targeted and founding-member presales now open.
CMEx names first 2026 Leadership Laureates
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The Caribbean Media Exchange has announced the first seven honorees for its 2026 Leadership Awards, to be celebrated Dec. 6 at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in the Miami area.
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