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-Blanes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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