Topic: Puerto Rico Solutions
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Las Voces de María/The Voices of María: 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-Blanes![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Cabrera_Family-791x400.jpg)
Las Voces de María/Voices of Maria: The Cabrera Family
As part of a series on Puerto Rican hurricane evacuees, a family forced to flee searches for relief in their new city
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Citizen of the Week: Charito 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.
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Las Voces de María/Voices of Maria: Melanie 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
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Las Voces de María/Voices of Maria: Mari 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-Blanes![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Carlos_1-header-791x400.jpg)
Las Voces de María/Voices of María: Carlos 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
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Las Voces de María/The Voices of Maria: Karenina 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-Blanes![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Melvin_Angel_6-791x400.jpg)
Las Voces de María/The Voices of Maria: Melvin 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-Blanes