MAC en el Barrio program listed to run Aug. 3-Sept. 2 in San Juan
The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico lists MAC en el Barrio, an educational program centered on art, community and social transformation, from Aug. 3 through Sept. 2.
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San Juan small-business utility-relief program remains open through September 1
San Juan is accepting applications through September 1, 2026, for municipal economic assistance aimed at small and medium-sized businesses affected by recent disruptions, including water and electricity interruptions.
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Puerto Rico authorizes roughly $2 billion coastal luxury development amid environmental opposition
Puerto Rico’s government has authorized a roughly $2 billion luxury coastal development in the island’s southwest, prompting environmental activists to warn about possible pressure on resources and risks to wildlife.
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Puerto Rico governor says chief of staff, deputy chief of staff will leave in August
Gov. Jenniffer González announced July 21 that Chief of Staff Francisco Domenech and Deputy Chief of Staff Itza García are expected to step down in August as both deny corruption allegations.
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Bayamón Philharmonic Big Band scheduled for Aug. 6 ‘Noches con Son’ at Plaza Río Hondo
The Big Band of the Bayamón Philharmonic Orchestra is scheduled to perform at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at Plaza Río Hondo as part of the recurring Noches con Son music program.
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Federal monitor issues 14th report on Puerto Rico police reform case
The Federal Police Monitor of Puerto Rico has published its 14th report in the federal case overseeing reform of the Puerto Rico Police Bureau. The report covers October 2025 through March 2026.
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Puerto Rico authorizes roughly $2 billion coastal development as water-use emergency is declared
Puerto Rico authorized an approximately $2 billion luxury development on its southwest coast as Gov. Jenniffer González declared a water-use emergency and activated the National Guard amid shortages and drought-related rationing.
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BSN sets 2026 conference finals for late July, with August championship series ahead
Puerto Rico’s Baloncesto Superior Nacional scheduled its two 2026 best-of-seven conference-final series to begin the weekend of July 25-26, with the league final planned for August.
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GAO flags slow Puerto Rico grid recovery after Hurricane Maria
United States National Accountability Fast Follow — a July 2 GAO report says most of the federal money for Puerto Rico’s grid recovery is still undisbursed, with reviews, staffing gaps and coordination problems slowing progress.