Topic: Puerto Rico Solutions
The Burdoy Luis Family
In the last of a series on Puerto Rican hurricane evacuees, a family missing home finds a new family in Philly
By Syra Ortiz-BlanesThe Cabrera Family
As part of a series on Puerto Rican hurricane evacuees, a family forced to flee searches for relief in their new city
By Syra Ortiz-BlanesCharito Morales
After her brother died of an overdose in front of her at a North Philly drug encampment, the nurse put action to his last words: Maybe you can help these other guys.
By Sharon ChristnerMelanie García
In the latest in a series about Puerto Rican evacuees, a young family braves a new world—but struggles to see a bright future
By Syra Ortiz-BlanesMari Rivera
In another of a series on Puerto Rican evacuees, the hurricane offers a transgender woman a better chance to be her true self
By Syra Ortiz-BlanesCarlos Torres Avilés and Carlos Javier Torres
As part of a series on Hurricane Maria evacuees, a son’s plea for school and safety brings a small family to start over in Philly
By Syra Ortiz-BlanesKarenina Angleró
After a hurricane and an assault at home, a Puerto Rican evacuee starts over in Philly. Can she convince her new neighbors to care about the island?
By Syra Ortiz-BlanesMelvin Rodríguez-Rodríguez & Angel Isían
As part of a series about Puerto Rican hurricane evacuees, a couple looks to rescue their homeland—from a new home in Philly
By Syra Ortiz-BlanesJorge Muñoz
As part of a series about Puerto Rican hurricane evacuees, a young man predicts devastation—but is overwhelmed by what is left behind
By Syra Ortiz-BlanesRaúl and Asaf Berríos
In the first of a series about Puerto Rican hurricane evacuees, a musician and his son survive on their “island in an island”—until finally fleeing to Philly
By Syra Ortiz-Blanes