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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 Woman Wanted For Fleeing From Cops In DelCo: Police A Philadelphia woman is wanted by police in Delaware County, authorities said. Japiera A. Daniels, 21, was stopped for a number of vehicle violations on Friday, April 8, Radnor Township police said. When an officer approached her vehicle, she drove away with their arm still inside, they said. The officer was treated and released from a local hospital. She had also been wanted on charges in Montgomery County, police said. She's now facing charges of assault on a law enforcement officer and fleeing or attempting to elude police. Her car is believed to be a blue Ford Fusion, …

by Nicole Acosta

04/12/2022

Police & Fire

NJ Police Officers Resign After Stealing Bikes: Report A pair of police officers in Cape May County has resigned as part of a plea deal after being caught last year stealing bicycles, NJ Advance Media reports. Surveillance tapes show Eric Campbell and Austin Craig, both 28 of Lower Township, removing the bikes from an area of Decatur Street on Oct. 8, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said. Craig and Campbell, who were both police officers in Lower Township, were initially charged with fourth-degree theft, authorities said. Click here for more from NJ Advance Media.

by Nicole Acosta

04/12/2022

Police & Fire

Newark Man Wanted For Assault After Breaking Car Window With Chain: Police A Newark man is wanted on aggravated assault charges, authorities said. Edwin F. Pabon-Saldana, 44, smashed the passenger side window of a 2014 Nissan Versa with a chain on Thursday, March 31, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said. Officers were initially called to South 18th Street and South Orange Avenue around 1:20 a.m. on a report of a car accident, they said. The victim was taken to University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Pabon-Saldana was identified as a suspect and a warrant was issued for his arrest, according t…

by Nicole Acosta

04/11/2022

News

Here's When Wawa's Handing Out Free Coffee Wawa is celebrating its 58th anniversary and its giving away free coffee in celebration. On "Wawa Day," all chain stores will provide customers with free, any-size, hot coffee all day Thursday, April 14. Beginning at 9 a.m., the company will hold a special event at several of its locations. The theme will be “Day Brightening,” to spread positivity and capture the warmth and one-of-a-kind atmosphere the company has created over the years and throughout its operating area.

by Nicole Acosta

04/11/2022

News

Beloved PA Boy Dies After Brief Illness: GoFundMe Shane Williams died at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on Friday, April 8, after a month-long battle with an illness, his loved ones said. Shane Williams' "beautiful smile lit up the room and brought people together," Gwen Garcia wrote on a GoFundMe for the Williams family's medical and funeral expenses. Though Williams' age was not made clear, NorthPennNow confirms he was a fifth-grader at North Wales Elementary School. In the arms of the angels. Rest In Peace sweet one. Shane Williams Posted by Phyllis Bronson on Saturday, April 9, 2022 A lover of sports, Williams played with No…

by Nicole Acosta

04/11/2022

Police & Fire

Woman Tries To Bring Loaded Gun On Plane At Philadelphia International Airport: TSA A Pennsylvania woman was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented her from carrying a loaded handgun onto her flight at the Philadelphia International Airport. The Philadelphia woman's .25 caliber gun was discovered in her handbag in the checkpoint X-ray machine on Thursday, April 7, TSA officials said. It was loaded with five bullets, including one in the chamber. TSA officers confiscated the gun and detained the woman before arresting her on a weapons violation, they said. The woman — whose name has not been released —&nb…

by Nicole Acosta

04/11/2022

Police & Fire

Goose Likely Caused Deadly Bucks County Motorcycle Crash: Reports A goose was likely the cause of a deadly crash in Bucks County on Friday, April 8, according to multiple news outlets. The bird flew into a Harley Davidson motorcyclist, causing him to lose control and collide with an SUV on State Road in Croydon around 10 a.m., reports say citing local police. The victim — whose identity has not been released — was pronounced dead at the scene.

by Nicole Acosta

04/09/2022

Police & Fire

Mom, Young Son Shot While Laying In Bed In Philly Home: Report A mom and her young son were shot while laying in a bed inside their Philadelphia home Thursday, April 7, 6abc reports. The 28-year-old mom and her 5-year-old son were listed in stable condition after a gunman fired more than 20 shots on Venango Street, striking their home around 8:35 p.m., the outlet says citing police. No arrests have been made, according to the outlet. Click here for more from 6abc.

by Nicole Acosta

04/08/2022

Police & Fire

NJ Town Hall Employee Secretly Taped Coworkers' Conversations: Prosecutor A 24-year-old NJ town hall employee secretly taped her coworkers' conversations, authorities said. Jennifer Jimenez, of North Bergen, was charged with illegally tape recording conversations, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. She was arrested without incident Friday, April 8 at the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office in Jersey City and released on a summons. "The investigation revealed the recordings were done as a result of an ongoing personal dispute and did not pertain to any official government business, operation, or function," Suarez said. Jimenez is sche…

by Nicole Acosta

04/08/2022

Police & Fire

Berks Man Admits To Raping, Sexually Assaulting Boy For Years: DA A 30-year-old man from Reading admitted to raping and sexually assaulting a child for years, authorities said. An investigation began on Jan. 16, 2022, after detectives with the Berks County District Attorney's Office received a report from the Reading Police Department regarding the sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy, they said. The victim told a witness that he was most recently sexually assaulted by Luis Torres-Gonzalez in January, detectives said. He also added that he was raped by Torres-Gonzalez when he was younger, according to the DA's office. Torres-Gonzalez told detect…

by Nicole Acosta

04/08/2022

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