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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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Philly Takes 'Big Win' As Lincoln Financial Field Chosen To Host 2026 FIFA World Cup Philadelphians were celebrating as Lincoln Financial Field was among 16 stadiums across the US, Mexico and Canada chosen to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup games, FIFA’s president said Thursday, June 16. "This is an incredible win for Philadelphia and Philadelphia Soccer 2026," Mayor Jim Kenney said. "FIFA saw what we all know is true: Philadelphia is a welcoming, world-class city and we have the experience to deliver a fantastic experience for teams, fans, and sponsors alike. #TheBidIsWon." This is an incredible win for Philadelphia and @phlsoccer2026! FIFA saw what we all know is true: …

by Nicole Acosta

06/16/2022

Police & Fire

Radnor High School Student Accused Of Making Bomb Threats A Delaware County high school student is in police custody after cops connected them to a series of bomb threats at Radnor High School, authorities said. Criminal allegations have been filed against the juvenile suspect, whose identity will not be released due to their age, local police said. The minor was also referred to juvenile court. The most recent bomb threat at the high school occurred on May 27, and the school was placed on lockdown as a result, Daily Voice reported. No devices were found and no injuries were reported. The investigation into the threats is still ongoing, and …

by Nicole Acosta

06/16/2022

Police & Fire

Man Tries To Bring Loaded Gun, Magazine On Plane At Philadelphia International Airport: TSA A Montana man was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented him from carrying a loaded handgun and magazine onto his flight at the Philadelphia International Airport. The out-of-state man's 9mm pistol was discovered in his carry-on bag in the checkpoint X-ray machine on Thursday, June 16, TSA officials said. It was loaded with 13 bullets, including one in the chamber. An additional loaded gun magazine was also among his belongings. TSA officers confiscated the gun and detained the man for questioning before citing him, they said. The man …

by Nicole Acosta

06/16/2022

Police & Fire

Delco Teen Killed In Philly Road Rage Shooting: Report A teenager from Delaware County was killed in a road rage shooting in Philadelphia Wednesday, June 15, 6abc reports. Denis Jaward, 17, of Wayne, was a passenger in a Mercedes sedan when the driver of a Nissan SUV got out and fired four shots at 15th Street and Pine Street around 11 p.m., the outlet says. The boy was pronounced dead at Jefferson University Hospital. The shooter fled the scene and has yet to be found, according to the outlet. Click here for more from 6abc.

by Nicole Acosta

06/16/2022

Police & Fire

PA Kids Orphaned By Mom's Strangulation, Dad's Cardiac Arrest A Pennsylvania mom was found dead inside a Bucks County home on Wednesday, June 8, just over a year after the father of her children died of cardiac arrest, authorities and loved ones said. Samantha Rementer, 31, died after being assaulted by a "friend" whose name has not been released, Northampton Township police said in a Monday, June 13 news release. A person they've identified as a suspect remained hospitalized with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Rementer died as a result of ligature strangulation and her death was ruled a homicide, Bucks County Coroner Meredith Buck told LehighValley…

by Nicole Acosta

06/16/2022

Police & Fire

Killer At Large: Police In Philly Area Seek Man On Murder Charge A 21-year-old man accused of killing a 22-year-old victim last month in Suburban Philadelphia is being sought by police on a murder charge. Tyshaun Harvey is wanted for the fatal Pottstown shooting of Nahmer Baird on May 29, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Pottstown Police Chief Mick Markovich said. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to Harvey’s arrest. Baird, of Pottstown, was driving a white Nissan Sentra down the 400 block of West Street when there was an "exchange of gunfire" with a black Chrysler 300 around 8:10 p.m., Steele s…

by Nicole Acosta & Cecilia Levine

06/16/2022

Police & Fire

Trio Of Carjackers Nabbed After Crash In Bucks County A 21-year-old Philadelphia man and two juveniles were arrested after a carjacking resulted in a crash in Bucks County Monday, June 12, authorities said. The carjacking occurred at about 8 p.m. at the Luk Oil gas station on the 1400 block of Easton Road in Warrington, local police said. The victim was pumping gas when they were put in a chokehold and punched several times before throwing the keys at the vehicle, police said. The trio then drove off. A chase ensued along Route 152 when the suspects fled from officers trying to initiate a traffic stop. The car crashed into a build…

by Nicole Acosta

06/16/2022

News

Winner: $1 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Sold In Bucks County A Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $1 million was sold in Bucks County. The Price is Right scratch-off was sold at Jashan Convenience on North Main Street in Sellersville, state lottery officials said on Wednesday, June 15. The retailer will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. $1 Million THE PRICE IS RIGHT™ is a $20 game that offers top prizes of $1 million. Winners should immediately sign the back of their ticket and call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.

by Nicole Acosta

06/15/2022

Police & Fire

Teen Trio Wanted For Trying To Steal Women's Purses Outside King Of Prussia Mall: PD Police are seeking the public's help locating three teenage suspects accused of trying to steal two women's purses outside the King of Prussia Mall on Monday, June 13. Officers were called to the Primark store parking lot after a woman told them she was getting into her car when a man approached her and attempted to steal her purse around 9 p.m., Upper Merion police said. After failing to steal the handbag, the man fled in a red car with two other men inside, the woman told police. The stolen 2010 Toyota Corolla.Upper Merion Police Department While the officer was still on the scene, a…

by Nicole Acosta

06/15/2022

Police & Fire

Man Sold THC Edibles Via Instagram To Kids Across Philly Area, DA Says A 20-year-old Pennsylvania man is facing charges for using Instagram to sell THC edibles to children as young as 11 years old, authorities said. Quashon Rice was arrested after a raid of his Philadelphia home on Tuesday, June 14 turned up 40 bags of marijuana-laced edibles, 10 individually packaged bags of marijuana, a ghost gun, and drug-related materials, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said in a joint release. “This defendant was targeting children as young as 11 years old to sell his drugs to, imbedding drugs in cereals and snack products that appeal to children," D…

by Nicole Acosta

06/15/2022

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