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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

Philly Gunman Wanted In Pregnant Ex-GF's Killing Surrenders: DA A Philadelphia gunman wanted for shooting and killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend in Montgomery County has turned himself in to police Wednesday, April 13, authorities said. Rafiq Thompson was charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of 31-year-old Tamara Cornelius, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said. Thompson is believed to have followed Cornelius out of the Cheesecake Factory before fatally shooting her while she pumped gas at the Exxon Station in Upper Merion Township on Friday, April 8, the DA said. Thompson and Cornelius had been in a relationsh…

by Nicole Acosta

04/13/2022

Police & Fire

TikTokers Are Bullying NJ's Ezra Miller For Dance Moves After Hawaii Arrest (Video) New Jersey native and "The Flash" star Ezra Miller was back on the dance floor weeks after being arrested in Hawaii — and TikTokers are saying the actor's moves are criminal. A video of the 29-year-old Wyckoff actor — who uses they/them pronounces and identifies as non-binary — shaking their groove thang surfaced on the video-sharing app this week. @tmz #TheFlash star #EzraMiller is feelin themself in a lounge in Hawaii, just weeks after their arrest at a nearby bar ♬ original sound - TMZ "Why is he terrorizing the entire island," one person commented. "That's the 'I'm out of my …

by Cecilia Levine

04/13/2022

News

Abused Dog Who Lost Legs Tethered In Cord Needs Forever Family An abused dog who lost his legs tethered in a cord needs a forever family. Logan was picked up by the Animal Control & Care Team in Philadelphia three weeks ago before being taken to the Pennsylvania SPCA, where staff faced a difficult decision. "Both of his back legs were so tightly entwined in the tether's cord, the circulation had been cut off and they were dying," the organization said in a Tuesday, April 12 Facebook post. ⚠️ CAUTION - images may be considered graphic ⚠️ We need to tell you about Logan. We've shared some pretty sad... Posted by Pennsylvania SPCA on Tuesday,…

by Nicole Acosta

04/13/2022

Police & Fire

Alert Issued For Missing NJ Man Possibly In 'Mental Distress' Police in North Jersey are seeking the public's help in locating an 18-year-old man. Douglas Silva was last seen on Tuesday, March 29 in the area of 46th street in Union City, police said. He was last seen wearing black vans, black pants, and a black Adidas sweatshirt. Police believe he may be in mental distress. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to call the UCPD at 201-865-1111.

by Nicole Acosta

04/12/2022

Police & Fire

Allentown Man Killed In Salisbury Township Crash: Report A 65-year-old man was killed and a driver was injured in a two-car crash Tuesday, April 12 in Salisbury Township, LehighValleyLive reports. The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. on the 1200 block of South 24th Street, the outlet says citing police. James Davis, of Allentown, was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to the outlet. It was not immediately clear whether Davis was a driver or passenger. Click here for more from LehighValleyLive.

by Nicole Acosta

04/12/2022

Police & Fire

Alleged Gunman Surrenders In Shooting Of Reading Man: Update UPDATE: Gisaiah Delgado has surrendered to police. ***Original story below *** Reading police are looking for an 18-year-old accused gunman, authorities said. Gisaiah Delgado shot another 18-year-old man in the left leg after an argument inside a home on the 1000 block of Spring Street around 10 a.m. on Monday, April 11, Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli said. The victim was taken to Reading Hospital, the chief said. Delgado followed the victim into a nearby alleyway, approached him with a gun, and shot him, according to police. "Gisaiah then approaches the victim an…

by Nicole Acosta

04/12/2022

Police & Fire

Missing Reading Man May Be In Harrisburg: Police A man missing from Reading may be in the Harrisburg area, authorities said. Kerry Frazier, 61, was reported missing on Friday, March 4, after he was last seen on Monday, Feb. 28, Reading police said. His family told police they believe he may in the Harrisburg area. Frazier does not own a car and has not used his EBT card since Feb. 28, police said. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to anonymously contact the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll-Free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477) or online.

by Nicole Acosta

04/12/2022

Police & Fire

1 Dead In Newark Stabbing: Prosecutor One person was fatally stabbed Monday, April 11 in Newark, authorities said. Responding officers found 52-year-old Clacius Tate on the 100 block of Seymour Avenue around 7:10 p.m., Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said in a joint release. Tate, of Newark, was taken to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8 p.m., Stephens said alongside Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara. There have been no arrests, and the incident is still being investigated. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Pr…

by Nicole Acosta

04/12/2022

News

Philly Mask Mandate Returns Due To Rising Covid-19 Cases A mask mandate has been reinstated in Philadelphia in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases, health officials announced this week. The mandate, which will apply to all indoor public spaces, will take effect on Monday, April 18, the city's health department said on Twitter. 🧵 Due to increasing COVID-19 cases, @PhiladelphiaGov will move to Level 2: Mask Precautions beginning today. In order to provide a one-week education period for businesses, masks will be required in all indoor public spaces as of Monday, April 18, 2022. (1/4) — Philadelphia Public Health (@PHLPublicHealth) April 1…

by Nicole Acosta

04/12/2022

Police & Fire

Unfounded Bomb Threat Locks Down Union County Vocational School: Officials A North Jersey high school was put on lockdown Tuesday, April 12 amid a bomb threat, officials confirmed. No threats or devices were found during a search of the Union County Vocational Technical School on Raritan Road in Scotch Plains around 11 a.m., a county spokesperson said. The person responsible for making the threat on social media was later identified by police and subsequently interviewed, officials said. The lockdown was eventually lifted.

by Nicole Acosta

04/12/2022

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