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

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

By Syra Ortiz-Blanes

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.

By Sharon Christner

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

By Syra Ortiz-Blanes

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

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

By Syra Ortiz-Blanes

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

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

Las Voces de María/The Voices of Maria: Jorge 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-Blanes

Las Voces de María/The Voices of Maria: Raúl 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