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Nicole Acosta

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Nicole is a 4-time New York Press Association award-winning writer from The Bronx, New York. She graduated in 2019, with a bachelor's degree in Media Studies and Journalism from Mercy College.

Her passion for community storytelling blossomed during her time as the Managing Editor of her college publication, The Impact, where she covered local news in Westchester County. She’s experienced in all verticals of media. She loves to create engaging and unique content whether it’s through social media, copywriting, digital marketing, or public relations projects.

Nicole was a reporter at Daily Voice and covered Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania.

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Police & Fire

PA Man Was Sawing Decapitated Woman's Limb When Police Showed Up, DA Says A Pennsylvania man was in custody Friday, Feb. 11 after police spotted him sawing a decapitated woman's limbs off, authorities said. Nicholas P. Scurria, 32, of Clifton Heights, had been arguing with the 58-year-old victim at the Willows Apartments on South Springfield Road in Clifton Heights around 4:40 a.m., the Delaware County District Attorney's Office said, citing a neighbor who called 911. The 911 caller was awakened by loud screaming and banging in a neighboring apartment, according to a criminal complaint. The witness also claimed to have heard "sawing-like …

by Nicole Acosta

02/11/2022

Police & Fire

Philly Teacher Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen Student A Philadelphia teacher has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a teenage student, authorities said. Barbara Cordo, 30, of Plymouth Meeting, was charged with institutional sexual assault, contact with a minor, and corruption of a minor, according to a spokesperson with the Philadelphia Police Department. Though details remain vague, investigators say Cordo had an "inappropriate relationship" with a 17-year-old student in Dec. 2021. Cordo was working as a teaching assistant at an unnamed school when the Dec. 11, 2021 incident on Kelly Drive allegedly occurred, according to F…

by Nicole Acosta

02/11/2022

News

Victim Killed In Unsolved South Philly Hit-Run Was 'Hardworking Grandfather,' Loved Ones Say Support is surging for a beloved 50-year-old grandfather who was killed after a hit-and-run driver fatally struck him in South Philadelphia last weekend. Jorge Hernandez — a beloved husband, grandfather, and cook — was pronounced dead approximately two hours after a driver hit him as he crossed South Columbus Boulevard around 9:05 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, Philadelphia police said. Now, Hernandez's daughters have launched a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses. "He was a great dad, husband, and grandfather who cared and loved us deeply, and will love us eternally. He spent his life sacri…

by Nicole Acosta

02/10/2022

Police & Fire

1 Dead In Allentown Shooting, Police Say A man was killed in a shooting in Allentown, just hours after another man was injured in a stabbing, authorities said Thursday. Officers responded to the 500 blk of Allen Street, where they found the man with multiple gunshot wounds around 10:05 a.m., Allentown police said. The unidentified victim was treated at the scene before being taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to police. No arrests had been made as of Thursday afternoon. The investigation remains ongoing. Allentown police had responded to the 700 block of North 7th Street less than 12 hours e…

by Nicole Acosta

02/10/2022

Police & Fire

Police Seek ID For West Chester Robber Police in Chester County are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect accused of robbing a local store of $1,000 last week. The robber walked into the unspecified business, demanded money, and wrestled with someone before fleeing with the cash from the store in the 100 block of East Market Street around 3:45 p.m on Thursday, Feb. 3, West Chester police said. West Chester Borough, PA - February 8, 2022 Robbery Investigation The West Chester Borough Police Department is... Posted by West Chester Borough Police Department on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 The suspect is described …

by Nicole Acosta

02/10/2022

Police & Fire

Suspect Steals $1800 Worth Of Products From MontCo Grocery Store: Police A suspect dressed in a colorful jacket fled with $1,800 worth of products from a Montgomery County grocery store last week, authorities said. The robber fled with the personal care and pharmacy items from the Giant in Willow Grove on Friday, Feb. 4, Upper Moreland police said. Anyone who can identify the suspect is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Kelly at 267-607-1008 or jkelly@uppermoreland.org.

by Nicole Acosta

02/10/2022

Police & Fire

Arrest Made In Early Morning Allentown Stabbing: Police An arrest has been made in connection with an early Thursday morning stabbing in Allentown. Officers responded to the 700 block of North 7th Street, where they found a man with multiple stab wounds to the abdomen around 3:10 a.m., Allentown police said. The victim was taken to a local hospital where he is expected to survive, police said. A subsequent investigation led police to Christian J. Rodriguez-Pacheco, 28. He was arrested in the 800 block of North Elliger Street, according to police. He was charged with aggravated assault and simple assault.

by Nicole Acosta

02/10/2022

Police & Fire

Support Surges For Chester County Barn Owners Ravaged By Fire Support is on the rise for a Chester County duo whose barn was ravaged by fire earlier this week. Crews rushed to the 200 block of Martin's Corner Road in West Caln on Tuesday and immediately "mounted an offensive attack on the fire," according to the Wagontown Fire Company. Today Wagontown along with mutual aid responded to the 200 block of Martin's Corner road for a barn fire. Companies... Posted by Wagontown Fire Company on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 The fire department extinguished the blaze within several hours with help from area fire companies. Company Assist on Barn Fire in…

by Nicole Acosta

02/09/2022

News

Meet The 3 Pennsylvania Athletes Competing In 2022 Winter Olympics Three Pennsylvania natives are competing for medals in the 2022 Winter Olympic games. This year's competition is being held in Beijing, China from Friday, Feb. 4 to Sunday, Feb. 20. The Pennsylvania athletes representing Team USA include: Glen Rock (York County) native Summer Britcher, 27: This is Britcher's third time representing the U.S. at the Olympics as part of the luge team. Her first Olympic games were in 2014. She was the youngest woman on the U.S. Olympic Luge team in Sochi, where she earned a bronze medal in a mixed team event. View this post on Instagram…

by Nicole Acosta

02/09/2022

Police & Fire

Missing Philly Woman Found Dead On Delaware College Campus: Reports A missing Philadelphia woman was found dead Wednesday on a college campus in Delaware, according to multiple news reports citing authorities. The body of Kim "Darlene" Ezell, 59, was discovered in a parking lot at the Delaware Technical Community College campus in Newark. She was first reported missing on Jan. 5, after her 77-year-old male roommate was found shot to death in their home on the 1700 block of West Allegheny Avenue in Philadelphia, her family told NBC10. Six days later, Philadelphia police arrested and charged Walter Head, 31, in the murder of her roommate. It was no…

by Nicole Acosta

02/09/2022

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