New Three Kings Day Traditions Form In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Maria
Three Kings Day is the highlight of the holiday schedule for most in Puerto Rico. But after Hurricane Maria, the sound of season is changing.
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School Closures Loom In Puerto Rico As Enrollment Shrinks After Maria
More than 22,000 students have left the island since the storm. Authorities say they'll have to make further cuts, yet some of these schools are central to their communities.
After Maria, One Of The World's Best Bioluminescent Bays Slowly Begins To Glow Again
Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on Vieques, an island 8 miles off the coast of Puerto Rico. Its bioluminescent bay, a lifeline for its vital tourism industry, is starting to show signs of recovery.
It's Competition Season For Coquito, Puerto Rico's Boozy Holiday Treat
At the Coquito Masters, the competition is as stiff as the Puerto Rican cocktail. But this year, the contest has a bittersweet mission in preserving a culinary culture impacted by Hurricane Maria.
For Puerto Ricans Displaced By Maria, A First Christmas Away From Home
Thousands of people who fled the island after Maria will celebrate the holidays elsewhere this year. For one family, that means adjusting their tropical traditions for the frigid New England winter.
In Puerto Rico, A Generator's Buzz Powers One Singer's Musical Imagination
In Puerto Rico, some people without power are relying on generators for electricity. Merengue singer Joseph Fonseca was inspired by the rumble of those machines, which led to his latest hit song.
Puerto Rican Island 'Still In Crisis Mode' 3 Months After Maria
The health clinic is operating, often by flashlight, out of tents. The island's bleak recovery epitomizes the unevenness of the disaster relief effort in the hurricane-devastated U.S. territory.
U.S. Handled Puerto Rico Hurricane Aftermath Badly, Says Refugee Group
Refugees International cites "poor coordination and logistics on the ground." FEMA says the island's distance from the mainland caused communication and logistical challenges.
'We Feel Like Home': Displaced Puerto Ricans Celebrate Traditional Christmas Parranda
Thousands of Puerto Ricans have moved to the U.S. mainland after Hurricane Maria. On Saturday, Hartford, Conn., welcomed some of its newcomers with a Puerto Rican Christmas tradition: a parranda.
After Maria, Puerto Rico Struggles Under The Weight Of Its Own Garbage
Even before Maria hit, most of the island's landfills were filled beyond capacity and nearly half had EPA closure orders. The storm generated millions of cubic yards of waste and debris.