Jusolyn Flower (she/her)

Assistant attorney general arrested in Newport Police said they were called to the Clarke Cooke House in Newport just before 10 p.m. for customers refusing to leave.

An assistant attorney general in Rhode Island was arrested Thursday night at the Clarke Cooke House in Newport and charged with trespassing, 12 News has learned.

Lease vote delayed amid health concerns at DCYF headquarters A planned vote on a new 10‑year lease for the Rhode Island DCYF headquarters was delayed after union members raised concerns about what they call an “unhealthy workspace.”

In a survey of 580 unionized DCYF workers, more than 85% said they do not want the department to continue leasing the agency's Friendship Street headquarters, with one member writing, “All this building does is get you sick.” Story by @jusolyn.bsky.social: ⤵️

Apple sues Apple Cinemas over trademark, brand confusion The lawsuit accuses Sand Media Corp. of trademark infringement as the company prepares for an “aggressive nationwide expansion.”

Apple Inc. has filed a lawsuit against the owner of Apple Cinemas, alleging the movie theater chain has caused widespread confusion and diluted the technology company’s brand. Story by @jusolyn.bsky.social.

Local boy reminds fans perspective is everything

A local toddler with a rare kidney cancer is reaching a milestone in his treatment after going viral on social media.

Story by @alextpnews.bsky.social and @jusolyn.bsky.social: https://www.wpri.com/news/its-good-news/id-rather-be-in-traffic-viral-tiktok-shines-light-on-local-boys-cancer-battle/

Support grows as local restaurant manager detained by ICE seeks to stay in US In the weeks since his arrest, a GoFundMe page has raised more than $42,000 to help cover legal and court-related expenses.

The manager of an acclaimed West African restaurant detained last month by federal immigration authorities is now working to attain asylum in the United States. Story by @Jusolyn.bsky.social.

‘Coincidental or cruel’: Attorney questions timing after ICE transfers Providence woman days before immigration hearing A Providence woman who has been in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody for nearly four months was transferred to a facility more than 2,000 miles away, just days before a schedul…

A Providence woman who has been detained in ICE custody for nearly four months was transferred to a facility more than 2,000 miles away, just 72 hours before a scheduled immigration hearing. Story by ‪@jusolyn.bsky.social‬ & Sophia Szabo.

‘A commitment to the future’: Star Store to become New Bedford’s creative hub After sitting vacant for more than two years, the historic building is poised for a revival—one that builds on the city’s legacy as a vibrant, diverse arts community.

After sitting vacant for more than two years, New Bedford's historic Star Store is poised for a revival — one that builds on the city’s legacy as a vibrant and diverse arts community. Story by @alextpnews.bsky.social and @jusolyn.bsky.social.

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#TONIGHT: Hundreds took to the streets in Providence, joining the nationwide protests against immigration raids. Story: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/providence-joins-nationwide-protests-over-la-immigration-raids/ 

Providence bans rent-setting algorithms amid affordability crisis In response to exponential rent hikes, Providence property owners are no longer allowed to use rent-setting algorithms to prices units in the city.

The Providence City Council approved an ordinance Thursday night banning large corporate landlords from using algorithms to set prices. @jusolyn.bsky.social looks at how these tools have helped make Providence the country's "least affordable" metro area.

Federal Hill restaurant owner dies in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse Fray Luis Rosario was described as an active member of the Federal Hill Commerce Association (FHCA), a dynamic entrepreneur, and a caring, well-respected employer.

"No words, only tears": The owner of two popular Federal Hill restaurants was among the dozens killed when a nightclub roof collapsed in the Dominican Republic early Tuesday. How the community is remembering him:
https://trib.al/wKxxifL 

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Filming has officially wrapped for a documentary on Rod Serling, the creator, narrator, and central writer of "The Twilight Zone." @jusolyn.bsky.social has more about the project: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/a-new-dimension-rod-serling-documentary-filming-wraps-in-rhode-island/ 

A piece of music history at RISD. Today at 4, how the first recording of a Talking Heads hit resurfaced.

'Psycho Killer' demo discovered in RISD museum

When RISD acquired a collection of materials from a New York artist and former lecturer, archivists had no idea it included a piece of music history that could be traced right back to Providence.

Story by @hannahcotter.bsky.social and @jusolyn.bsky.social: www.wpri.com/dont-miss/pr...

i.e. holiday shopping, holiday travel, lines at the voting polls, crime happened in a usually "quiet neighborhood," its hot, its cold. list goes on

Nothing irks me more than watching a story that's been done again and again—script almost word for word.
Bring back creativity, or like Jeff Butera said, if there's no new story, find one in your community that is worth telling.

New Bedford man convicted in $20K rental scam targeting immigrants Many of the victims were from a Guatemalan-Mayan immigrant community whom the AGO described as particularly vulnerable due to the ongoing housing crisis.

A New Bedford man was found guilty of scamming more than a dozen prospective tenants searching for affordable housing, as well as threatening to kill a nonprofit organizer. www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social

Big Blue Bug’s holiday lighting to feature woman who named it This year’s special guest lighter is 87-year-old Geraldine Perry, the woman who gave the iconic critter its name.

TONIGHT — The iconic Big Blue Bug, overlooking I-95 in Providence, will light up to kick off the holiday season for Rhode Islanders once again. www.wpri.com/dont-miss/bi... @wpri12.bsky.social

Attleboro extends water supply emergency through May 2025 The declaration will be in effect until May 14, 2025, and could last longer “depending upon the amount of precipitation received in upcoming weeks or months.”

As Attleboro continues to experience an "ongoing and historic" lack of seasonal rainfall, the Water Supply Emergency declaration will remain in effect until at least May of next year. www.wpri.com/news/local-n... @wpri12.bsky.social

This is entirely true. A lot of the high value posters have moved here, people who intelligently discuss important topics, report on news that major media outlets are often so slow on, and whats more... the trolls, hate comments, and slurs are a tiny fraction of what they are on Elon's twitter.

me every day since moving to pvd: