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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

Suspect Sought In I-78 Road Rage Shooting: PA State Police Pennsylvania State Police are on the hunt for a suspect who they say opened fire at a vehicle during an apparent road rage incident Wednesday, Feb. 16 in Upper Saucon Township. On I-78 near mile marker 61.2, the unidentified driver of a Dodge Charger was traveling eastbound in the right lane of the highway behind the 75-year-old victim's Chevrolet Tahoe, PSP said. The "aggressive" driver then moved into the center lane to pass the Bethlehem man sometime around 11:30 a.m., police said. The motorist then pointed a handgun out the window, prompting the victim to drive to safety, according…

by Nicole Acosta

02/17/2022

Police & Fire

1 Dead, 2 Hurt In Dorm Stabbing At PA's Lincoln University: DA UPDATE: One person died and two others were wounded in a stabbing at Lincoln University on Wednesday, Feb. 16, authorities in Chester County confirmed. Three people were stabbed inside a dorm on the campus in Lower Oxford on Wednesday night, according to the Chester County District Attorney's Office. One person was pronounced dead at the scene while two others were taken to Christiana Hospital in Wilmington, DE, where they were treated and released, the DA's office said alongside Lincoln University police. The victims have not been identified by authorities. The stabbing r…

by Nicole Acosta

02/17/2022

News

Overturned Truck Closes Pennsylvania Turnpike In Fort Washington An overturned truck closed a portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Fort Washington Wednesday, Feb. 16, officials confirmed. The 5 p.m. crash at mile-marker 337 closed all eastbound and westbound lanes, PA Turnpike officials said. It was not immediately known when the scene would be cleared. Emergency Road Closure - #PaTurnpike I-276 East at Norristown Exit # 333 & I-276 Westbound at Fort Washington Exit #339 due to a crash.See the suggested re-route directions below for I-276 East & West motorists. Expect major delays. @PA_Turnpike @TotalTrafficPHL @KYWRadioTraffic pic.twitte…

by Nicole Acosta

02/16/2022

Police & Fire

Update: 1 Dead, 2 Hurt In Dorm Stabbing At PA's Lincoln University, DA Says UPDATE: One person died and two others were wounded in a stabbing at Lincoln University on Wednesday, Feb. 16, authorities in Chester County confirmed. Three students were stabbed inside a dorm on the campus in Lower Oxford on Wednesday night, according to the Chester County District Attorney's Office. One person was pronounced dead at the scene while two others were taken to Christiana Hospital in Wilmington, DE, where they were treated and released, the DA's office said alongside Lincoln University police. The victims have not been identified by authorities. The stabbing…

by Nicole Acosta

02/16/2022

Police & Fire

Woman Shot By Ex-Boyfriend In Allentown, Police Say Police in Allentown have arrested the ex-boyfriend of a woman he allegedly shot and wounded. The woman was shot in the 100 block of Chestnut Street around 1:10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 16, Allentown police said. The victim was taken by ambulance to an area hospital, where she was in stable condition. Nearly an hour later, officers found the alleged gunman in the 600 block of North Penn Street and arrested him without incident. The man was identified as Kyle C. Birch, 36, of Allentown, police said. He was confirmed to be the victim's ex-boyfriend. Birch was arraigned on charges of attem…

by Nicole Acosta

02/16/2022

Police & Fire

Man Takes Bullet To Groin In Philadelphia Love Triangle Shooting: Report A man was shot in the groin in what Philadelphia police were calling a "love triangle" shooting, 6abc reports. A man shot another man during an argument over a woman in the 6700 block of Greenway Avenue just after midnight Wednesday, Feb 16, the outlet says citing police. The victim was expected to survive and the alleged gunman was arrested, according to the outlet. Click here for more from 6abc.

by Nicole Acosta

02/16/2022

Police & Fire

Autistic Man Jumped At Work In Catonsville May Be Case Of Mistaken ID: Report A Maryland grocery store worker with autism was recovering after being jumped at work on Sunday, Feb. 6, according to a report from WBAL-TV. Corey Roberson, 38, was punched and kicked in the face by two men at the Shoppers store in Catonsville where he had been working for the past 16 years, the outlet says. This was the third time Roberson was attacked at the workplace where he is known as a "gentle giant," his parents told the news outlet. Police believe the assault was a case of mistaken identity and are still on the hunt for the alleged attackers. Click here for more from WBAL-TV…

by Nicole Acosta

02/16/2022

Police & Fire

Two Passengers Hospitalized After Linden Driver Crashes Stolen Car Into Utility Pole The two passengers of a stolen Nissan sedan were hospitalized after their 20-year-old driver slammed into a utility pole Wednesday, Feb. 16 in Linden, authorities said. Brucely Bertin, of Union, was heading southbound in a stolen 2009 Nissan Altima when he lost control and hit the pole at North Wood Avenue and Gesner Street around 3 a.m., Linden police said. One of Bertin's passengers, a 16-year-old girl, was ejected and seriously injured, and taken to University Hospital, according to police. A second passenger, an 18-year-old man from Union, was also taken to the same hospital with s…

by Nicole Acosta

02/16/2022

Police & Fire

Suspicious Death Of Woman Probed In Coatesville Authorities were investigating a "suspicious death" Tuesday, Feb. 15 in Coatesville. Donna L. Taney, 59, was found dead on the floor of a bedroom in her East Chestnut Street home around 9:45 a.m., Coatesville police said. A search warrant was executed at the house, and investigators are awaiting the results of an autopsy report. The death, according to police, was an isolated incident with no threat to the community. Anyone with information is asked to contact Coatesville City's Det. Sgt. Brandon Harris at (610)-384-2300 ext. 3212 or Chester County Det. John DiBattista at (610)-344-6866. …

by Nicole Acosta

02/16/2022

Police & Fire

Update: Police Capture Man Wanted In Murder Of Bristol Township Stepfather UPDATE: Police captured a Bucks County man wanted as a person of interest in the murder of his stepfather, authorities said. ***Original story below*** Police in Bucks County are on the lookout for a 41-year-old man wanted as a person of interest in the murder of his stepfather, authorities said. Brian Joseph Carey is believed to be driving the silver 2006 Chevy Trailblazer owned by his 78-year-old stepfather, who was found dead inside a Bristol Township home Tuesday, Feb. 15, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office and the Bristol Township Police Department. Officer…

by Nicole Acosta

02/16/2022

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