"We say it's expensive to be poor in Puerto Rico. And so part of our dignity is, number one, it's good food. Good fresh, delicious, healthy for them," Rodriguez said. Raised in the southern city ...

It’s hard to find Puerto Ricans prouder of their hometown than Ponceños. I’m not disputing their pride, because the city has so much to offer, especially in terms of arts and culture.

However, the island’s rich Afro-Puerto Rican heritage and connection to Africa are highly revered in Loiza. Loiza is a short distance from the capital city of San Juan and east of the government ...

By Holland Cotter For many North Americans, the lasting news image of Hurricane Maria, the monster storm that laid waste to Puerto Rico in ... water surging through city streets, and to interviews ...