The La Republica Dominicana flag, as it is also called, was originally designed in 1844 by the founding father of the new independent Dominican Republic, Juan Pablo Duarte.

The Dominican Republic declared independence from Haiti on Feb. 27, 1844. The request also seeks use of sidewalk space, parking accommodations and the possible need for police security. The ...

About two dozen members of the Dominican community and local government officials gathered outside Manchester City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 to celebrate 181 years of independence of the ...

The Dominican Republic Flag flies in front of City Hall after the ceremony. TIM JEAN/Staff photo Maria E. Taveras reads a proclamation from Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena.

Governor Kathy Hochul ordered the flags to be lowered in memory of the 200 people killed in a roof collapse in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday. Flags around New York State will be flown at half ...

LAWRENCE — The flag of the Dominican Republic was raised over Campagnone Common on Friday morning with dozens gathered. State Rep. Frank Moran, D-Lawrence, said he was pleased to attend the ...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Dominican community in Allentown gathered to celebrate the Dominican Republic's Independence Day. The Dominican Flag was raised at City Hall on Sunday afternoon, marking the ...

The Dominican House of Hazleton; led by their President Victor Perez Balbuena, wants to celebrate Dominican Independence Day (“Mayor denies request to fly flag,” (Feb. 20).

The Dominican flag was raised this afternoon at city hall. The event celebrates the Dominican Republic's declaration of independence from Haiti in February 1844. It also celebrates a culture that ...