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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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Gun Accidentally Discharges Injuring 12-Year-Old In Lehigh Valley: Police Gun Accidentally Discharges Injuring 12-Year-Old In Lehigh Valley: Police
Gun Accidentally Discharges Injuring 12-Year-Old In Lehigh Valley: Police A 12-year-old child was injured when a gun was accidentally discharged inside a Lehigh Valley home, authorities said. Officers were called to the 100 block of Railroad Street in Catasauqua around 1:30 a.m. Monday, May 23, borough police said. The incident apparently began when a 35-year-old man went outside with a loaded shotgun to investigate a noise. He went back inside when he didn't find anyone, police said. He began unloading the shotgun, but it accidentally discharged, police said. A projectile pierced the wall and struck a television, while a pellet hit the child in the neck. The v…

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Winning $300K PA Lottery Cash 5 Ticket Sold In Philadelphia Winning $300K PA Lottery Cash 5 Ticket Sold In Philadelphia
Winning $300K PA Lottery Cash 5 Ticket Sold In Philadelphia A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $300,000 was sold in Philadelphia. The winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket for the Saturday, May 21 drawing was sold at Laundromat Paradise on North 63rd Street, state lottery officials said. The winning numbers were 7-11-17-24-36. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Anyone holding a jackpot-winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket should contact the nearest Lottery office for further instructions or call 1-800-692-7481.

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Winning $285K PA Lottery Big Win Ticket Sold In Berks County Winning $285K PA Lottery Big Win Ticket Sold In Berks County
Winning $285K PA Lottery Big Win Ticket Sold In Berks County A winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $285,376 was sold in Berks County. The Big Win ticket was sold at Rutter's on New Enterprise Drive in Leesport on Friday, May 20, state lottery officials said. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Big Win is a $10 Fast Play game that offers progressive top prizes starting at $100,000.  The holder of a top-prize winning Fast Play ticket should immediately sign the back of the ticket and call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.

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Missing NJ High School Student Found: UPDATE Missing NJ High School Student Found: UPDATE
Missing NJ High School Student Found: Update UPDATE: Keyara Hollman has been found. ***Original story below*** Police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing high school student from New Jersey. Keyara Hollman was last seen at 4th Ward Park around 0:30 p.m Sunday, May 22, Linden police said. She is believed to be wearing a pink sweater, black ripped jeans, and blue and white Jordan sneakers, according to police. She also had wired headphones. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to Linden police at 908-474-8501.

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Rappers Megan Thee Stallion, Pardi Dine At North Jersey Restaurant Rappers Megan Thee Stallion, Pardi Dine At North Jersey Restaurant
Rappers Megan Thee Stallion, Pardi Dine At North Jersey Restaurant Megan Thee Stallion and Pardi were spotted at a North Jersey restaurant last week. Oceanos Oyster Bar & Grill on Saddle River Road in Fair Lawn posted a photo of the rappers to its Facebook and Instagram pages on Thursday, May 19. @theestallion #megantheestallion #theestallion #oceanoswineroom Posted by Oceanos Oyster Bar & Sea Grill on Thursday, May 19, 2022 In a private wine room, the couple enjoyed $50 shots of tequila and dined on platters of upscale seafood, NorthJersey.com reports. "They were very nice," co-owner Nikolaos Panteleakis told Daily Voice. Pardi shared a vid…

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Family Escapes Bethlehem House Fire: Report Family Escapes Bethlehem House Fire: Report
Family Escapes Bethlehem House Fire: Report A Lehigh Valley family was unharmed after a fire tore through their Bethlehem home overnight, LehighValleyLive reports. Emergency crews were called to the home on the 800 block of West Broad Street around midnight Monday, May 23, the outlet says.  The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania was assisting two adults, two children, and one pet, the organization said on Twitter. The Red Cross provided resources for immediate assistance, comfort kits, blankets & water to two adults, two children & one pet after a multi-family fire in the 800 block of Broad St, Bethlehem, Lehigh …

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Police ID Driver Killed In Essex County Hit-Run Crash Police ID Driver Killed In Essex County Hit-Run Crash
Police ID Driver Killed In Essex County Hit-Run Crash A 46-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Essex County, authorities said. Felipe Chay, of Orange, was struck on the 100 block of Scotland Road in Orange around 11 p.m. Saturday, May 15, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II said. Investigators believe he was hit by two vehicles that fled the scene. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information should contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-847-7432 or 1-877-TIPS=4EC.

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Lucky $10K Mega Millions Ticket Sold In North Jersey Lucky $10K Mega Millions Ticket Sold In North Jersey
Lucky $10K Mega Millions Ticket Sold In North Jersey A lucky Mega Millions ticket worth $10,000 was sold in northern New Jersey. The ticket for the Friday, May 20 drawing was sold at Summer Avenue Food Market in Newark, state lottery officials said. The ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball. The winning numbers were 33, 40, 59, 60, and 69. The Gold Mega Ball was 22, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03. In addition to the third-tier prize won, 18 players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500.

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Stabbing Locks Down Macungie, Suspect Sought: Police Stabbing Locks Down Macungie, Suspect Sought: Police
Stabbing Locks Down Macungie, Suspect Sought: Police A stabbing prompted a shelter-in-place order and a lockdown at several schools in Macungie Friday, May 20, authorities said. One person was injured in the 11:45 a.m. incident at the corner of Race Street and West Main Street, Macungie Police Sgt. Travis Kocher said. The stabbing was believed to be targeted rather than random, and there was no danger to the public, Kocher said. The unidentified victim was taken to Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest in unknown condition, the sergeant said. Eyer Middle School, Macungie, Shoemaker, and Willow Lane elementary schools were placed on lockdown w…

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House Struck By Lightning In MontCo: Officials House Struck By Lightning In MontCo: Officials
House Struck By Lightning In MontCo: Officials A house was struck by lightning in Montgomery County, officials confirmed. A washing machine was smoking after the 3:50 p.m. incident, Montgomery County Public Affairs Coordinator Todd Stieritz told Daily Voice. No injuries were reported. A severe tornado watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for parts of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia until 7 p.m. A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia until 7 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/WbvQHydxRh — NWS Mount Holly (@N…

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