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US AFP 'Class war': outsiders moving to Puerto Rico trigger displacement
Yahoo News
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Gloria Cuevas thought she would live forever in her pink, century-old house on Puerto Rico's west coast -- but then her landlord decided to transform the home into an Airbnb. Cuevas left her home -- now purple and split in two -- and her beloved...
55th annual Rochester Puerto Rican Festival kicks off July 31: What to know
Democrat & Chronicle - New York
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Rochester's 55th annual Puerto Rican Festival takes place July 31st-August 2nd at Parcel 5. Events include a parade, panel discussions, and headliner musical performances. Admission is free on Thursday and Saturday afternoon; other times require...
The Soundtrack of an Island: How Puerto Rican Music Connects Us, No Matter Where We Are
Out South Florida
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There’s something unforgettable about the music that shapes your upbringing. Those first notes that pulse through your veins, the lyrics you don’t just sing but feel. Growing up in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, I found myself somewhere between...
5 things to do this weekend, including music from a Puerto Rican luminary and a festival celebrating musicians of color
WBUR - Massachusetts
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Art helps us expand our world views. It also serves as an expression of culture, exposing us to traditions and ways of life from around the globe. This weekend, you’ll have an opportunity to watch dance performances from diverse ethnic...
The House on stage: Bad Bunny, nostalgia, and the fight for Puerto Rico’s future
The San Juan Daily Star - Puerto Rico
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July 30, 2025
In San Juan on a recent Friday night, a house was placed at the center of the Caribbean’s biggest stage. As Bad Bunny opened his months-long residency at the Choliseo de Puerto Rico, his performance focused not on fireworks or theatrics, but with...
Alt.Latino: It's a Bad Bunny summer in Puerto Rico: Ana recaps 2 of his shows
WNYC - New York
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July 30, 2025
Global superstar Bad Bunny is hosting an unprecedented 30 concert residency in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Fans are calling it a defining cultural moment for the island. Anamaria Sayre attended two recent shows and shared her reflections. Music...
Julia de Burgos Center has music, art, dance prepared for Puerto Rican parade
Clevland 19 News - Ohio
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July 30, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The past few weeks have been a whirlwind at the Julia de Burgos Center as this year’s Puerto Rican parade draws near. “It’s just really exciting to be a part of an event that’s about our community, and it’s just a day of...
What do the cheapest tickets cost to see Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico?
New York Post
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July 29, 2025
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The King of Latin Trap has returned to his...
Upstage Music Festival returns for its fifth year at Clearfield Fairgrounds
The Courier Express - Pennsylvania
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CLEARFIELD — The Clearfield Driving Park will soon be filled with music and visitors as the Upstage Music Fest is scheduled to run Aug. 7-9 at the Clearfield Fairgrounds. According to the festival website, theupdtagemusicfest.com, the festival...
IU basketball gives media full access for practice
WISH 8 - Indiana
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July 30, 2025
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WISH) — IU basketball gave media full access to practice on Wednesday. New IU basketball head coach Darian DeVries heads into his first year at the helm of the Hoosiers. The energy at practice was clear, and for the entire 60...
What humanity chose to launch as artifacts of the Space Age
Interesting Engineering - New York
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July 30, 2025
The Space Age began on October 4, 1957, with the launch of the Soviet Sputnik 1. Months later, NASA answered with Explorer 1. Since then, over 6,900 payloads have launched into space — orbiting Earth, sending back climate data, enabling GPS, or...
The 9 best places to visit in Puerto Rico
Lonely Planet
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Puerto Rico is one of those destinations that just keeps on giving. On your first vacation to this island nation, you'll likely make a beeline to the more popular spots and well-known monuments. But them comes the strong pull to return. You'll go...
Puerto Rican Parade and Festival Brings an Explosion of Fun and Cultureto the Near West Side
Cool Cleveland - Ohio
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July 29, 2025
The Puerto Rican parade and festival has been celebrated in Cleveland for decades in many forms and at many locations. In recent years, as the Puerto Rican community here has grown, the event has become more organized and enjoyed better outreach...
ARISHA, Mar María, Gera Demara & More Emerging Latin Artists on Our Radar
Billboard
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July 30, 2025
Every month, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors spotlight a group of rising artists whose music we love. Think “diamantes en bruto,” or “diamonds in the rough.” These are newcomers who have yet to impact the mainstream — but whose music...
Harrisburg Catholic Vocalist and Songwriter Named Finalist in Catholic Music Awards
Catholic Witness - Pennsylvania
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July 30, 2025
She said that singing to God for the first time led to her falling in love with God. A song that Karen Rodriguez, a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Harrisburg, recorded about her love of the Lord was nominated for the inaugural Catholic...
Puerto Rico Passes Law Banning Transgender Medical Interventions for Minors
Daily Citizen - Colorado
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July 28, 2025
Puerto Rico has recently joined 27 U.S. states in banning transgender medical interventions for minors. The Law for the Protection of the Health and Well-being of Minors in Puerto Rico (Senate Bill 350), was signed by Puerto Rico Governor Jennifer...
Puerto Rican festival in Boston celebrates island’s heritage
WDHD 7 - Massachusetts
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July 28, 2025
BOSTON (WHDH) - People gathered in Boston over the weekend for the two-day Puerto Rican festival. The event celebrates the island’s heritage with a parade from Cedar Street to Franklin Park, where people got to enjoy music, carnival rides, and...
Puerto Rican Fans Flock to Vega Baja for Bad Bunny Pilgrimage
LatinAmerican Post
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July 28, 2025
While San Juan dances through Bad Bunny’s electric stadium residency, Vega Baja—the singer’s sugarcane hometown—remains his quiet origin story, where parish bells, checkout lines, and a spiral notebook stitched together the rhythm now shaking...
Puerto Rico Year-on-Year Sports Betting Volumes Rise by 100%, Says Regulator
Casino Beats
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July 28, 2025
Written by Tim Alper Tim Alper Tim is a journalist, author, and columnist with two decades of experience writing for outlets like the BBC, the Guardian, and Chosun Ilbo. He is an expert on regulation, business, and industry and is fluent... Read...
Bronx chef makes unique recipes on social media and beyond
News 12 The Bronx - New York
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Felicity Jaime, known as Chef Bruja, is a Bronx culinary legend. The Co-Op city native has been cooking all her life, but when she started making dinner for large groups, she knew she had a talent that could last. "I started doing like private...