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Hard Rock International reveals plans for hotel and casino in San Juan, first in Puerto Rico

Hard Rock International reveals plans for hotel and casino in San Juan, first in Puerto Rico

Published by skeptic

An all-new $850 million project in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been announced as Hard Rock International says it’ll open in 2029. The well-known hotel and casino brand are partnering with Misla Hospitality, Stonecrest Investment Management, and The Interfin Companies to develop what will be known as the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan. With the open date scheduled for just a few years time, the construction is expected to commence mid-2026. This also marks the company’s first Puerto Rico destination and it’ll be designed by Klai Juba Wald and CMA Architects, with the space to be inspired by the island’s cultural and musical heritage. Governor of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer González-Colón, said in a press release: “The launch in San Juan of the first hotel, casino, and residential complex by the prestigious firm Hard Rock International, with construction set to begin mid-year, opens a world of possibilities for economic development.  “This significant $850 million investment, in addition to generating jobs and becoming another attraction for the island, helps continue positioning Puerto Rico as an …

Who was Juan “Spike” Osorio? Wonder Man tribute explained

Who was Juan “Spike” Osorio? Wonder Man tribute explained

Published by Daniella Wilson

Most Marvel heroes strive for greatness, but in Wonder Man, Simon Williams isn’t trying to be a superhero. Instead, he hopes to wow the public with his acting, so his biggest fight is keeping those impressive powers of his under wraps. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s struggling actor is joined by fellow actor slash former “terrorist” Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley), who the world remembers as the so-called “Mandarin” from Iron Man 3. Together, they’re fighting to appear in a new remake of the classic Wonder Man superhero film that Simon loved growing up. Questions abound, however, when it turns out that not everyone is who they say they are. When it comes to questions, another is raised at the end of episode 1 when a dedication appears before the credits roll, which reads: “In memory of Juan ‘Spike’ Osorio.” So, who is Juan Osorio? And why did Wonder Man pay tribute to him? Read on for everything you need to know about Spike. Who was Juan “Spike” Osorio? Osorio was a veteran lighting technician who worked …

A guide to San Juan Capistrano, a historic Orange County town

A guide to San Juan Capistrano, a historic Orange County town

Published by Sam Flores

The little train station in San Juan Capistrano sits right in the heart of town. To get from the historic Los Rios Street district to the mission and the rest of town, you must cross its tracks on foot. When the bells ring, signaling the train’s arrival, you’ll see children with parents and grandparents, young couples walking their dogs and locals and tourists alike, all gathering to watch. It’s a rarity in our fast-paced world to take a few minutes for something so simple as marveling at a train making a stop. Located less than 60 miles south of Los Angeles (just an 80-minute ride on Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner), San Juan Capistrano may come across as small and sleepy enough that watching trains is a pastime. But its proximity to the ocean — it’s just four miles inland — and its long, fascinating history give the city of 34,000 an enthralling, vibrant feel. San Juan Capistrano, named for the Italian saint John of Capistrano, is a microcosm for the history of California and much of …