Published On: December 15th, 2023On October 27, BoricuActivatEd held its most recent civic engagement training in Philadelphia, just a few blocks from our new headquarters on N. 5th St. Thanks to a generous grant from the Philadelphia Foundation, we were able to partner with
Published On: December 15th, 2023On November 29, supporters of BoricuActivatEd gathered for their Sixth Annual Milestone Celebration. Volunteers, former training participants, elected officials and their staff members gathered in Washington, D.C. for the celebration. The event was the culmination of a year’s work, highlighting
- Published On: February 9th, 2024
Biden, Department of Energy announce massive $440 million solar project The Biden Administration announced that the Department of Energy is setting aside $440 million for rooftop solar panels in Puerto Rico. The project is expected to lower energy costs for up to
- Published On: February 9th, 2024
New York Governor announces new economic, education agreements with Puerto Rico Last Friday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the Puerto Rican government announced the creation of the New York State and Puerto Rico Economic Opportunity Advisory Council. The council will
- Published On: February 9th, 2024
Puerto Rican academics seek official recognition for Island terms The Puerto Rican Academy of the Spanish Language, an institution dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Spanish language on the Island, has submitted a list of terms rooted on the
Published On: February 9th, 2024Puerto Rico health system in danger of collapse Health services across Puerto Rico have been deteriorating since the 2017 hurricane season, leading to a historic surge of deaths in 2022. With a population estimated at 3.3 million, 35,400 residents died last
Published On: February 9th, 2024FEMA allocates another $5.7 million for recreational, natural areas The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the allocation of $5.7 million to repair recreational and natural areas that were damaged by Hurricane Maria in 2017. These repairs are expected to support preservation,
Published On: February 9th, 2024Island birth rate plummets in 2023 The number of births in Puerto Rico dropped dramatically in 2023 falling to their lowest levels since record-keeping began in 1888. Only 17,772 births were registered during the year compared to 19,163 births in 2022,
Published On: February 9th, 2024U.S. DOT awards EV grants of $51.4 million The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Thursday new grants to enable the Island to install electric vehicle charging ports along major corridors. The $51.4 million in awards, made possible by the Bipartisan
Published On: February 9th, 2024Lawmakers seek adjustments in Medicare Advantage plans Thirteen members of the U.S. House of Representatives are urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to review and refine the formula used to determine payments for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans in Puerto
