Mr. R. A. Van Middeldyk, the author of "The History of Puerto Rico," describes the position of the island as follows: The Island of Puerto Rico, situate in the Atlantic Ocean, is about 1,420 miles ...

It isn’t obvious why the world needs a new compact history of Puerto Rico. Several classic histories were published a generation ago, each still serviceable today. After Hurricane Maria hit the ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The National Puerto Rican Day Parade will march up New York City's Fifth Avenue on Sunday, June 8th, but ...

Puerto Rico’s governor has pledged to improve the island’s crumbling electric grid and boost the economy in her first address ...

East Harlem’s Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO) at Hunter College currently features two important new exhibitions.

Mangroves remind me of social justice movements in Puerto Rico, serving as a symbol of our histories and our interconnection. The history of Puerto Rico—and the Caribbean overall—is marked by the ...

Hurricane Maria is one of the worst storms to hit Puerto Rico in modern history. SEE ALSO: Hurricane Maria may be the most destructive storm in Puerto Rico's history This is the most intense storm ...

While his outfit was spectacular and on-theme, one accessory stood out and paid tribute to his beloved Puerto Rico. The international star wore a traditional "pava" hat…although it wasn't made ...