Rooted In Rhythm: Exploring Puerto Rico’s African Legacy Through Music And Flavor

While San Juan’s vibrant streets draw millions of visitors to Puerto Rico every year, just a short drive away lies Loíza — a town that pulses with the soulful rhythms of Africa’s enduring legacy. Here, the rich traditions of bomba come alive, telling …

Puerto Rico's tourism industry continues to operate normally after blackout

Despite the general blackout that affected the entire island, the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) reported that the tourism industry continues to operate on a "mostly regular" basis. The agency activated its emergency protocol immediately and …

Bronx elected officials raise concerns following Puerto Rico islandwide power outage

On Dec. 14, 2017, an electric utility crew works on a line more than three months after Hurricane Maria. Photo vichinterlang/Getty Images Bronx elected officials with ties to Puerto Rico are sounding the alarm over the territory’s failing energy …

Passengers Relieved after Hard Landing at Puerto Rico Airport

Power Slowly Returns to Puerto Rico

Crews restore power to nearly all clients after island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico's power 99% restored

Outrage over massive blackout that plunged Puerto Rico into darkness for hours

Nearly two days after 1.4 million Puerto Ricans were plunged into darkness, several residents took to X to express their frustration over the power outage that affected the entire island. Electricity was restored in the homes of 98.8 percent of customers …

Power restored to nearly all customers in Puerto Rico after blackout

April 18, 2025 / 10:05 AM EDT / CBS/AP Puerto Rico power returning after blackout Puerto Rico's power slowly returning after island-wide blackout 02:38 Power was restored early Friday to nearly all customers in Puerto Rico after an island- …

Power restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico less than 48 hours after island-wide blackout

April 18 (UPI) -- Electrical power was restored Friday to nearly 99% of customers less than 48 hours after an island-wide outage, according to a statement from private energy company LUMA. "As of 5:00 a.m. on April 18, LUMA had restored power to 1,450 …