Category: May 2025

May 2025 Highlights

How to Report Discriminatory Behavior in the Workplace
A Timeline of Puerto Rico: From Discovery to Modern Day
Caldo Santo Recipe
Puerto Rican Festival of MA
The Loisaida Festival
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
NYC National Parade
Canóvanas Puerto Rico		 Zumba
May Horoscopes
The Types of Distracted Driving that are Prevalent in the US
How Real Estate Agents Help Vet High-End Properties
Cond Mansiones de Garden Hills Guaynabo Condo for Sale
New 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Low-Maintenance Landscaping Tips

A Timeline of Puerto Rico: From Discovery to Modern Day

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Puerto Rico’s story spans over five centuries of cultural evolution, colonization, resistance, and transformation. This timeline highlights the major historical milestones that have shaped the island, from its encounter with Christopher Columbus to its current political status and societal developments. 1493 – Columbus Arrives Christopher Columbus first set foot on Puerto Rico during his second voyage to the Americas on November 19, 1493. He named the island San Juan Bautista in honor of Saint John the Baptist. At that time, it was inhabited by the Taíno people, who called it…

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Discovering Canóvanas: A Vibrant Blend of History, Culture, and Nature

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Canovanas

Nestled in the northeastern region of Puerto Rico, Canóvanas is a municipality that harmoniously blends rich history, cultural vibrancy, and natural beauty. Known by various nicknames such as “La Cuna de los Indios” (The Cradle of the Indians), “La Ciudad de las Carreras” (The City of Races), and “El Pueblo Valeroso” (The Valiant Town), Canóvanas offers a unique glimpse into Puerto Rico’s diverse heritage. Founding and Early History Canóvanas was officially established as a municipality on August 15, 1970, after separating from the municipality of Loíza . However, its historical…

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National Puerto Rican Day Parade

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America’s Largest Cultural Celebration The National Puerto Rican Day Parade – Sunday June 8, 2025 The National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) is the largest demonstration of cultural pride in the nation. Now in its 67th year, the parade takes place from 44th Street to 79th Street along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, in honor of the 3.5 million inhabitants of Puerto Rico and over 5 million people residing in the United States.​ Reborn in 2014, our programs and events focus on promoting Culture, Arts and Education, with special tributes to…

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The Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts

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History: From a Festival to a Cultural & Community Building Organization The Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts was born in 1967 out of Boston’s South End neighborhood. A small group of Puerto Rican pioneers, under the leadership of the late Jorge “Chico” Muñoz, became the first Festival Committee. The committee, along with the commitment of a countless number of community stakeholders, set out to create an event that would promote a sense of belonging and cultural affirmation for Puerto Ricans living across the Commonwealth. This first event took place in…

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The Loisaida Festival

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YEARLY ON THE SUNDAY BEFORE MEMORIAL DAY SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2025 The Annual Loisaida Festival beautifully encapsulates the diverse heritage and vibrant spirit of New York City’s Lower East Side, Loisaida neighborhood. On Loisaida Avenue, culture isn’t just celebrated—it’s lived. The festival becomes a reunion for neighbors, friends, and families who gather to dance, laugh, and remember what it means to belong. It’s a Puerto Rican celebration that wraps the whole community in music, memory, and that undeniable feeling of home. The 37th Annual Loisaida Festival,’ A Cultural Mosaic,’ beautifully encapsulates…

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Caldo Santo – Puerto Rican Seafood Stew

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Caldo Santo: A Taste of Puerto Rico’s Coastal Tradition Caldo Santo is a rich and flavorful Puerto Rican seafood stew that reflects the island’s deep coastal heritage and Afro-Caribbean roots. Traditionally prepared in regions like Loíza, this comforting dish combines fresh local seafood—often including fish, shrimp, crab, and sometimes lobster—with a luxurious coconut milk broth, infused with sofrito (a blend of garlic, onions, peppers, and herbs), and seasoned with spices like bay leaves, oregano, and a touch of achiote for color and depth. What sets Caldo Santo apart from other…

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Zumba: Still Keeping People Fit Years After Its Inception

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There are many choices of exercise programs out there and some can be described as “more interesting” than others. Take Zumba, for example, a great program under the category of dance fitness that has been around for approximately 20 years. Zumba is trademarked and owned by a company called Zumba Fitness, LLC. This class based exercise program was invented by accident by a Colombian man who was a dancer and choreographer, by the name of Alberto Perez. It is an aerobic exercise, meaning that it allows for increases in heart…

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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee: A Deep Dive

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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has long been a staple in the mid-size SUV market, renowned for its blend of off-road capability and on-road comfort. The 2025 model aims to continue this legacy, offering a range of trims and features to appeal to a broad spectrum of buyers. Let’s delve into what makes the 2025 Grand Cherokee tick. What’s New for 2025? The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee doesn’t introduce a complete overhaul, but rather refines the existing WL generation. Key updates and carryovers include: Carryover Design: The exterior and interior design…

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Low-Maintenance Landscaping Tips to Keep Your Yard Looking Great all Season

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(BPT) – Choosing the right materials and incorporating well-planned design features can enhance the appearance of your landscape while reducing the effort needed for maintenance. “Adding mulched areas around shrubs, plants and trees, as well as creating access pathways, are key design elements we use to enhance the beauty of a landscape,” says Lavonne Thompson, owner of Gabby’s Gardens in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Many materials can help keep your landscape looking beautiful, such as mulch, landscape rock, flagstone steppers, concrete pavers and natural stone. To create and maintain a…

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How to Report Discriminatory Behavior in the Workplace

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According to CNBC, over 90% of American workers have experienced discrimination in their place of employment. This is a staggering statistic, but there are numerous different types of discrimination, and this might be one reason why so many people are affected. Put simply, this type of mistreatment will be based on the employee protected characteristics. If you do experience this kind of treatment at work, then reporting it is the only way forward. Discrimination will quickly impact your life in a variety of ways, whether that is personally or professionally,…

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