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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

Pedestrian Struck By Car In Allentown: Report A pedestrian was struck by a car in Allentown, WFMZ reports. An unidentified woman was taken to a local hospital for treatment after the crash at Chew Street and Madison Street around 11:40 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15, the outlet says. It was not immediately known if any charges had been filed. Click here for more from WFMZ.

by Nicole Acosta

08/15/2022

Police & Fire

NJ Man Wanted For Killing Victim, Dumping Body On PA Highway: Report A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a New Jersey man wanted for killing another Garden State resident and dumping his body along a Pennsylvania highway, PennLive reports. Robert Christie, 36, of Trenton, was charged Friday, Aug. 12 with criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with evidence, among other offenses, in the shooting death of Joshua McRae, 31, also of Trenton, the outlet says citing the Philadelphia Inquirer. McRae’s body was found on the shoulder of I-295 near the I-95 interchange in Bristol Township on Jan. 19, 2020. Click here for more from PennLive.

by Nicole Acosta

08/15/2022

News

These Philly Pools Are Closing As End Of Summer Nears Three pools in Philadelphia will shut down as the end of summer approaches, CBS3 reports. The public pools at the Athletic Recreation Center, Feltonville Recreation Center, and Jacobs Playground will close Monday, Aug. 15, the outlet says. City officials have contributed the shutdowns to a lifeguard shortage, according to the outlet. Click here for more from CBS3.

by Nicole Acosta

08/15/2022

Obituaries

Support Surges For Family Of Man Killed In Weekend Reading Shooting Support is surging for the family of a man who was shot and killed in Reading over the weekend. Alexis Martinez, 38, was killed in a shooting on the 600 block of North Front Street on Saturday, Aug. 13, WFMZ reports citing Berks County DA John T. Adams. Meanwhile, nearly $4,200 had been raised as of Monday, Aug. 15 on a GoFundMe for his funeral expenses. "The family of Alexis Martinez have created this fundraiser to be able to lay him to rest the proper way," reads the fundraiser, launched by Elizabeth Lopez. "His family and friends will miss him so much." Further details about the shoot…

by Nicole Acosta

08/15/2022

News

Veteran Officer From PA Who Beat Cancer Killed In Bicycle Crash A longtime police officer in the Philadelphia suburbs who beat cancer was killed in an off-duty bicycle accident, authorities said. Cpl. Brian Kozera, a 16-year veteran of the Norristown Police Department, died Saturday, Aug. 13, after being hit by a vehicle while training for the Ironman World Championship, according to police and loved ones. Many of you have heard me talk about my brother-in-law, Brian Kozera. I may have mentioned his inspiring story of... Posted by Adam Heckman on Sunday, August 14, 2022 Posted by Norristown Police Department on Saturday, August 13, 2022 "Brian …

by Nicole Acosta

08/15/2022

Police & Fire

PA Shoplifting Suspect Gets Stuck In Sewer Grate During Escape: Police A shoplifting suspect got stuck in a sewer grate while trying to elude police in the Philadelphia suburbs, authorities said. Officers were called on a report of a theft at a CVS pharmacy in the Bryn Mawr section of Radnor Township around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, Radnor Township police said. A chase ensued, and police spotted the man getting into a drain pipe on Conestoga Road near Locust Grove Terrace, they said. When the officers could no longer see him, they called a local rescue team. The unidentified man was freed from the culvert around 6:20 p.m. and taken to Lankena…

by Nicole Acosta

08/15/2022

Police & Fire

PA Boy Has Custom Wheelchair Stolen From Yard An eastern Pennsylvania community is coming together after a local boy's custom wheelchair was stolen from his family's yard the morning of Aug. 10. Colleen Stipeck, of Effort, took to social media to post about the incident and ask for anyone's help in finding her 5-year-old son's wheelchair. Instead, residents took the initiative to donate wheelchairs, with some even offering to buy Mikey one. 🚨 🚔 Mikey’s wheelchair ♿️ went missing today from our front yard while it was outside drying from getting wet yesterday.... Posted by Colleen O'Reilly Stipeck on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 "The…

by Nicole Acosta

08/12/2022

Police & Fire

Motorcyclist Killed In Hit-Run Crash With Minivan In Upper Darby: PD Police are looking for the driver of a minivan that fled the scene of a deadly crash in Upper Darby. The minivan collided with a motorcycle at the intersection of West Chester Pike and Kenmore Road around 7:35 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, Upper Darby police said. The unidentified motorcyclist was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The silver 2008 Chrysler Town and Country minivan fled the scene, police said. The vehicle has the Pennsylvania license plate number KXN2813. Police believe the man pictured above is the driver. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police …

by Nicole Acosta

08/12/2022

Police & Fire

Allentown Man Wanted In 2020 Homicide Arrested At Philadelphia International Airport An Allentown man wanted in a 2020 homicide was arrested Friday, Aug. 12 at Philadelphia International Airport, officials said. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested 31-year-old Francisco Alfredo Romero-Encarnacion after he arrived on a flight from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, they said. Romero-Encarnacion was turned over to Allentown police. He had been wanted on charges of homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, and recklessly endangering another person, among other offenses. The charges are related to a deadly crash that happened on May 10, 2020, at Mart…

by Nicole Acosta

08/12/2022

News

Beloved Philly Chef Dies After Two-Year Cancer Battle Beloved chef and dad Jim Burke died after a brave two-year battle with cancer on Monday, Aug. 8. He was 49. A native of Jenkintown, Burke was known for his work with James, a popular South Philadelphia restaurant, which he also owned with his wife, Kristina, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020, but by that time, it had already reached stage four, according to a GoFundMe. "Jim was a rare individual," reads the fundraiser, launched by Steve and Carla Red. "A brilliantly talented chef and restaurateur, a charismatic leader, the most wonderful fat…

by Nicole Acosta

08/12/2022

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