Tesla Turns Power Back On At Children's Hospital In Puerto Rico
The hospital offers services to some 3,000 young patients. Tesla's solar system is reportedly providing the hospital with all the electricity it needs.
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Tiny Montana Firm Gets $300 Million Contract To Help Restore Power In Puerto Rico
The decision by Puerto Rico's electric authority to give such a big contract – and such an enormous challenge – to Whitefish Energy has been met with surprise. The governor has now ordered an audit.
Mainland Colleges Offer In-State Tuition To Students Affected By Hurricane Maria
State colleges, community colleges and one private university are working to help students in Puerto Rico and beyond continue their education.
Chef José Andrés Has Served Nearly 1.5 Million Meals To Hungry Puerto Ricans
In the capital, San Juan, the coliseum has become the center of a massive effort, led by D.C. restaurateur and celebrity chef Andrés, to feed tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans after Hurricane Maria.
Why It's So Hard To Turn The Lights Back On In Puerto Rico
Almost a month after Hurricane Maria made landfall, most of the island is still without electricity. Officials have estimated it could be months before power is restored.
Local Puerto Rican Grad Student Harnessing Power Of Music To Rebuild
This fall, Luis Sanz traveled from his home in Puerto Rico to study composition at the UNC School of the Arts in Win
'Get Us Out Of Here': Amid Broken Infrastructure, Puerto Ricans Flee To Florida
With more than 80 percent of people still without power in Puerto Rico, thousands are pouring out of the island to find relief on the mainland.
What Does Being A U.S. Territory Mean For Puerto Rico?
Residents of the territory have been frustrated with the federal government's response to Hurricane Maria. What responsibilities does Washington have to the people of Puerto Rico?
Progress Destroyed: Rural Puerto Rico Faces Continual Trauma Of Flooding Rain
Blanca Matos' home, which backs up against a river, has flooded, and re-flooded, nearly every day this week. After each rain, she mops the house, cursing the river.
The Monumental Task Of Reopening Puerto Rico's Schools
Puerto Rico's education secretary, Julia Keleher, says the few schools that are open are providing basic services. But there's still so much work to be done.