SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Friday afternoon the Puerto Rican Flag was raised in front of Springfield City Hall. Saturday will be the 3rd anniversary since Congress declared April 13th as National the ...

SPRINGFIELD — For Gumersindo Gomez, the exploits of the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment — its soldiers nicknamed “Borinqueneers” — is a source of pride. Its soldiers, who came from Puerto Rico and ...

At the festival Saturday, more than the traditional flag of Puerto Rico was on display. There were flags from El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, the United States and more. But what does the ...

SPRINGFIELD — The history and legacy of the 65th Infantry Regiment, which consisted of soldiers from Puerto Rico who served during World War II and the Korean War, was celebrated Wednesday with a flag ...

Long overdue recognition of the Puerto Rican 65th Infantry Regiment will finally occur when the only Hispanic-segregated unit in United States military history is honored in a ceremony held at ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Puerto Rican flag was raised outside Philadelphia City Hall on Friday. The event included live music, dance and acknowledgment of community members who have done special ...

AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- Puerto Rican Heritage Week is off to a festive start in Aurora. A Puerto Rican flag raising ceremony got things started Friday. There was music and dancing and Puerto Rican pride ...