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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
Coroner ID's Victim Killed In Shooting At Allentown Restaurant Coroner ID's Victim Killed In Shooting At Allentown Restaurant
Coroner ID's Victim Killed In Shooting At Allentown Restaurant The victim of a deadly shooting at a restaurant in Allentown has been identified as a 42-year-old man, authorities said. Responding officers found Anthony Rodgers, of Allentown, with multiple gunshot wounds at Big Woody's sports bar and restaurant in the 1300 block of Hanover Avenue just after 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office and the Allentown Police Department. Deputy Coroner Cassandra Schiffner pronounced him dead at the scene at 3:42 a.m. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 25 to determine the cause of death, the coroner's office sai…

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Suburban Philly Gravestones Vandalized With Nazi Symbols, Police Say Suburban Philly Gravestones Vandalized With Nazi Symbols, Police Say
Suburban Philly Gravestones Vandalized With Nazi Symbols, Police Say Multiple tombstones at cemeteries in the Suburban Philadelphia area were defaced with Nazi symbols, authorities said. Gravestones and mausoleums in Conshohocken's Saint Benedict, Saint Matthews, and "Old" Saint Matthews cemeteries were spray-painted with swastikas and other racial epithets overnight Wednesday, Feb. 23, and Thursday, Feb. 24, the Plymouth Township Police Department said. Request for Information - Hate Crimes Investigation The Plymouth Township Police Department, along with the Whitemarsh... Posted by Plymouth Township Police Department on Thursday, February 24, 2022 “W…

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News
Winning PA Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Worth $418K Sold At Philadelphia Deli Winning PA Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Worth $418K Sold At Philadelphia Deli
Winning PA Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Worth $418K Sold At Philadelphia Deli A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $418,421 was sold in Northeast Philadelphia. The Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket for the Monday, Feb. 21 drawing was sold at Bi-Rite Deli on Red Lion Road, state lottery officials said. The winning numbers were 3-16-17-40-43. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Any prizes won on any Quick Cash game must be claimed within one year of the purchase date. Anyone holding a jackpot-winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket should contact the nearest Lottery office for further instruc…

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Police & Fire
One Shot, Killed At Restaurant In Allentown, Police Say One Shot, Killed At Restaurant In Allentown, Police Say
One Shot, Killed At Restaurant In Allentown, Police Say One person was killed in a shooting at a restaurant in Allentown on Thursday, Feb. 24, authorities said. Responding officers found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds at Big Woody's sports bar and restaurant in the 1300 block of Hanover Avenue just after 2:30 a.m., Allentown police said.  The victim died at the scene, police said. Their name is being withheld pending notification to the family. Further details were not immediately provided. This shooting remains under investigation by the Allentown Police Department, the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office Homicide Task…

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Police & Fire
Lincoln University Student's Sister Charged In Deadly Dorm Stabbing Lincoln University Student's Sister Charged In Deadly Dorm Stabbing
Lincoln University Student's Sister Charged In Deadly Dorm Stabbing A Philadelphia woman was charged with stabbing three students – one fatally – after a brawl broke out inside a campus dorm on Wednesday, Feb. 16, authorities in Chester County said. Nydira Smith, 39, is accused of killing Jawine Evans, 21, and injuring Eric Dickerson, 22, and Clifton Walker, 22, on the campus in Lower Oxford, according to a criminal complaint provided by the Chester County District Attorney's Office. Smith is the sister of a Lincoln University student, who was also involved in the fight, the DA's office noted. Responding officers found Evans in a grassy area outside the Li…

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Business
Restaurant Closed By Baltimore Health Department Won't Reopen: Report Restaurant Closed By Baltimore Health Department Won't Reopen: Report
Restaurant Closed By Baltimore Health Department Won't Reopen: Report A restaurant closed by the Baltimore Health Department will not be reopening, WBAL-TV reports. Health officials shut down Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. at Harborplace citing failure to renew its food permit, the outlet says. The eatery has been permanently closed since Thursday, Feb. 10, the outlet reports. The seafood restaurant chain inspired by the 1994 film "Forrest Gump" has 36 locations worldwide, according to its website. Click here more from WBAL-TV.

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Police & Fire
'Enraged' Driver Punches Motorist, Damages Cell Phone In Jenkintown, Police Say 'Enraged' Driver Punches Motorist, Damages Cell Phone In Jenkintown, Police Say
'Enraged' Driver Punches Motorist, Damages Cell Phone In Jenkintown, Police Say A 42-year-old man was in custody after a "road rage" assault in the Jenkintown section of Abington Township on Thursday, Feb. 10, authorities said. After noticing a "enraged" motorist tailgating her, a female driver turned into the Fox Pavilion parking lot near Old York Road around 8:10 a.m., Abington Township police said. The male driver followed her and turned his car around to block her path of travel, police said. He then approached the woman, and when she lowered her window, he punched her, grabbed her cell phone from her lap, and smashed it on the ground before fleeing the scene, acc…

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Suburban Philly Mom Walks In On Sexual Assault Of 9-Year-Old Daughter: Police Suburban Philly Mom Walks In On Sexual Assault Of 9-Year-Old Daughter: Police
Suburban Philly Mom Walks In On Sexual Assault Of 9-Year-Old Daughter: Police A Delaware County man has been arrested after a woman walked in on him sexually assaulting her young daughter, authorities said. The mom walked into a Mulberry Street home just after 1:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 21 and found her 9-year-old daughter being sexually assaulted by David A. Andino, 63, she told Upland Borough police. The young girl confirmed the sexual assault, according to police. Although the nature of Andino's relationship with the victim is unknown, police say he apparently was living at the home. Andino was arraigned on charges of child rape, involuntary deviate sex…

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Alert Issued For Missing Caln Township Teen Girl Alert Issued For Missing Caln Township Teen Girl
Alert Issued For Missing Caln Township Teen Girl Police in Chester County are seeking the public's help in finding a missing teenage girl. Julia Sanchez, 17, was last seen in Caln Township on Thursday, Feb. 17, local police said. She was believed to be wearing blue jeans and a red hooded sweatshirt, police said. She stands at 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. Anyone with information on her possible whereabouts should call 911 or contact the Caln Township Police Department at 610-383-1821 and reference incident number 202202170781.

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Police & Fire
Details Released In Stabbing Death Of Maryland T-Mobile Employee Details Released In Stabbing Death Of Maryland T-Mobile Employee
Details Released In Stabbing Death Of Maryland T-Mobile Employee A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information in the stabbing death of a T-Mobile employee in Montgomery County. Responding officers found Jose A. Maldonado, 23, of Gaithersburg, with multiple stab wounds at the Lakeforest Mall in the 700 block of Russell Avenue around 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 21, county police said. Investigators believe he was assaulted inside the mall near the food court. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition where he later died, police said. Police confirm he was an employee of the T-Mobile store inside the mall. The investigation remains ongoi…

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