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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

Details Released In Chester County School Bus Crash A school bus carrying elementary students was involved in a crash in Chester County Wednesday, May 18, school officials said. Several East Vincent Elementary School students were left with minor bumps and bruises following the crash around 8 a.m. on Stoney Run Road and West Bridge Street in East Vincent Township, according to the 6abc and school officials. A driver struck the bus, then drove through a fence, WFMZ reports. Rescue crews reportedly extricated the unidentified woman from the car before taking her to an area hospital in unknown condition. "A few of the students were releas…

by Nicole Acosta

05/18/2022

News

TopGolf To Open First Philly Location This Week TopGolf is opening in Northeast Philadelphia this week, company representatives said. Friday, May 20 marks the grand opening of the second location in Pennsylvania. The popular sports entertainment facility is located at 2140 Byberry Road, just off US Route 1, near the Philadelphia Mills shopping mall. The three-level venue will feature 102 climate-controlled outdoor hitting bays, chef-inspired signature menu items, top-shelf drinks, music, and year-round programming for all ages. The location is also equipped with an outdoor patio, rooftop terrace, and private event space. “…

by Nicole Acosta

05/18/2022

News

Pennsylvania Bar Owner Slammed Over Racist Remarks In Lyft Driver's Viral Video A Pennsylvania bar owner who was caught on a dash camera making racist remarks inside a Lyft driver's car was being slammed online. Jackie Harford was surprised to see a "white guy" behind the wheel when she entered James Bode’s car late Friday, May 13 outside her bar, Fossil’s Last Stand on Race Street in Catasauqua, LehighValleyLive reports. "What's that?" Bode asked, "Excuse me?" "You're like a normal guy, like you speak English," Harford laughs as she pats his shoulder and apologizes. This happened tonight outside of Fossils Last Stand, on Race St in Catasauqua. The ride was for…

by Nicole Acosta

05/18/2022

Police & Fire

1 Dead In Chester County House Fire: Report One person died in a house fire Tuesday, May 17 in Chester County, the DailyLocal reports. The fire was reported on the 100 block of Canton Road in West Caln sometime around 11:30 a.m., the Honey Brook Fire Company said. Honey Brook units are currently assisting Station 35 (Wagontown Fire Company) on a working house fire on Caton Rd in West Caln Township. Posted by Honey Brook Fire Company #1 on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 The unidentified victim was pulled from the home and died at the scene, the outlet says. This is a developing news story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Nicole Acosta

05/17/2022

Police & Fire

Missing Allentown Woman With Autism Found Safe (Update) UPDATE: Police have safely located a woman who had gone missing in Allentown. ***Original story below*** Allentown police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing woman with autism. Marion DeJesus, 57, was last seen walking away from her home in the 100 block of West Gordon Street, Allentown police said Tuesday, May 17. DeJesus is known to frequent the 400 block of North 2nd Street and American Plaza. She is 4'11" tall and weighs 110 pounds, according to police. Anyone with information on her wherabouts is urged to call 610-437-7751.

by Nicole Acosta

05/17/2022

Police & Fire

Pedestrian Struck By Truck In Montgomery County: Report A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a truck in Montgomery County Monday, May 16, WFMZ reports. One truck rear-ended another, pushing it into a person on the lawn of a business on East High Street and Sunnybrook Road in Lower Pottsgrove around 6:30 p.m., the outlet says. The drivers and one passenger were uninjured, according to the outlet. Click here for more from WFMZ.

by Nicole Acosta

05/17/2022

Police & Fire

Bear Spotted In Philly Suburbs: Police A bear was spotted in a suburban Philadelphia neighborhood, authorities said. Officers received multiple calls about a bear sighting in the area of Woodview Drive and Line Lexington Road on Monday, May 16, Hatfield Township police said on Facebook. * Update- we have had no other spottings of our friend since this post was made. Be mindful of letting your pets outside... Posted by Hatfield Township Police Department on Monday, May 16, 2022 Police say they notified the Pennsylvania Game Commission and haven't received any reports of sightings since around 11 p.m. "Be mindful of letting…

by Nicole Acosta

05/17/2022

Obituaries

Beloved Pennsylvania K9 Officer Dies The Warrington Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 officer Stephen Plum Jr. Officer Plum served for eight years alongside his K-9 partner Murphy, the department announced Monday, May 16. Details surrounding the officer's "sudden passing" were not immediately made clear. He was also a US Marine Corps veteran, and he leaves behind his wife Nancy and five children, according to the department and a GoFundMe page launched for his funeral expenses. "Officer Plum’s infectious laugh, smile, and heart impacted everyone around him," organizer Rose Vandegrift wrote. "Officer Plum wi…

by Nicole Acosta

05/16/2022

Police & Fire

US Marshals Nab Gunman Wanted In Deadly Shooting Near Widener University Members of the US Marshals Service and local authorities arrested a gunman wanted in connection with a deadly shooting near Widener University, authorities said. Jihad Perry, 43, of Chester, was arrested in New Castle, Delaware around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 16, Chester City police said. He was wanted on murder and gun charges, as well as state parole violations. Police have yet to identify the victim shot and killed on the 1100 block of Hyatt Street and found at 14th and Potter Streets around 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, May 5. The victim was not a student at the university, police …

by Nicole Acosta

05/16/2022

Police & Fire

Fast-Acting Residents Stab Armed Burglar In Reading: Police An armed burglar was stabbed by a resident over the weekend in Reading, authorities said. Marley Serra-Seeley, 34, of Reading, broke into a Locust Street home and threatened the residents with a gun around 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 15, Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli said. A fight broke out, resulting in shots being fired and Serra-Seeley being stabbed in the neck, the chief said. Serra-Seeley had fled by the time police arrived, but he was later captured and taken to Reading Hospital for treatment, they said. One of the residents was also taken to Reading Hospital for treatme…

by Nicole Acosta

05/16/2022

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