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Puerto Rico recovery taxes draw scrutiny from oversight board, taxpayer advocates

(The Center Square) – Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón faces new scrutiny over a local tax fight that critics say could raise the cost of federally funded disaster recovery work and slow the island’s long-delayed power grid rebuild. The fight centers on Act 215, a 2024 law that

Puerto Rico’s New Pitch to Travelers Has Almost Nothing to Do With Beaches

Puerto Rico’s New Pitch to Travelers Has Almost Nothing to Do With Beaches

Puerto Rico’s tourism office is no longer trying to sell you a beach. Instead, it’s trying to sell you a feeling. The pitch is simple. Travelers are tiring of vacations that look good in photos, but leave them feeling empty. Puerto Rico thinks it knows why, and what

Cheap Flights Are Back This Spring, But Only for Certain Destinations

Cheap Flights Are Back This Spring, But Only for Certain Destinations

Airfare to some of spring's most popular international destinations dropped as much as 35% compared to last year. Travelers eyeing Bangkok or Athens, though, may want to brace for sticker shock. A new report finds Latin America and the Caribbean are leading a wave of price drops this

Puerto Rico’s East Coast Is the Spring Break Destination You Haven’t Considered Yet

Puerto Rico’s East Coast Is the Spring Break Destination You Haven’t Considered Yet

After Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show, Google searches for Puerto Rico travel jumped 213%, and Expedia flight searches rose 245%. Vega Baja, his hometown, saw interest soar by 1450%. A 14-minute performance put the whole island on a wish list, and spring break 2026 may be

Sustainable tourism efforts grow in Puerto Rico outside San Juan

When visitors plan a trip to Puerto Rico, San Juan is the first, and often the only, thought. The cobblestone streets of Old San Juan and the nightlife of La Placita are magnetic for a reason. But Puerto Rico has so much to offer beyond its capital city, and the

Dogs bring paws-itive vibes to campus

Dogs bring paws-itive vibes to campus

Malone Mall was looking a bit fluffier than usual last week. Underneath three blue tents, students milled about, eating paw-shaped cookies and kneeling to pet the nine dogs who were visiting campus for a very special, tail-wagging occasion. “Paws-Itive Vibes” is an annual event that took place

‘Tengo que salir adelante’: MSU kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

‘Tengo que salir adelante’: MSU kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

¡Hola amigos! Hispanic Heritage Month is officially underway and MSU is joining the nationwide celebration with a lineup of music, dance and community events running until Oct. 15. Each year, a committee of students, staff, faculty and community partners get together to plan and schedule different cultural events and educational