Caribbean Culture & Community: Thousands turned out for the 40th annual Dominican parade and festival in Boston, with organizers and police stressing safety after past incidents and highlighting the event’s family-friendly focus and support for local entrepreneurs. Dominican Heritage Abroad: In South Jersey, Movimiento Tricolor’s Movimiento Tricolor (MTC) grew from a 2020 neighborhood gathering into the region’s biggest Dominican cultural celebration, bringing music, dance, food, and vendors. Workplace Safety: New data from IDOPPRIL shows 35,670 workplace accidents in 2025, with commuting crashes rising and more than 80% involving motorcycles—Santiago ranking high in reported cases. Disaster Preparedness: ONESVIE reported 4,718 seismic vulnerability evaluations across schools, hospitals, and key infrastructure, urging continued reinforcement and public awareness. Education & Sports: INEFI inaugurated a new roofed court at “La Perito,” investing RD$16.17M to benefit 800+ students and strengthen school sports and social integration. Politics & Lawmaking: Congress opens its Second Ordinary Legislature of 2026 with pending reforms spanning police, health, mental health, education, cybersecurity, labor, social security, and more. Diplomacy: The Dominican government’s expulsion of nine Cuban diplomats sparked criticism and calls for clearer explanations, while Cuba’s ambassador downplayed the move. Teachers’ Protest: ADP announced nationwide rallies Aug. 20 demanding education incentives and retroactives tied to the Teacher Performance Evaluation. Health Watch: An epidemiologist said 2025 saw multiple respiratory viruses circulating at once in the Dominican Republic, linked to post-COVID social reopening.