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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

Gunman Convicted In Bucks County Shooting: DA A 22-year-old gunman was convicted Wednesday, May 11 of shooting at a group of people that included a 4-year-old child in 2019, authorities in Bucks County said. Sysco Schruby, of Bristol, was found guilty of multiple counts of aggravated assault, carrying a firearm without a license, possession of an instrument of crime, and recklessly endangering another person in the shooting, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office said. Schruby intended to shoot 28-year-old William Flemming, when he fired off several rounds at Flemming's 4-year-old child and three others who were standing…

by Nicole Acosta

05/13/2022

Police & Fire

$20K Reward Offered In Fatal Ambush Of Driver Pumping Gas In Philly: Police Police are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the ambush killing of a Pennsylvania man pumping gas in Philadelphia on Monday, May 9. Surveillance footage released by Philadelphia police shows two masked men dressed in all black arriving at a Liberty gas station on the 1000 block of East Mount Airy Avenue around 2:30 p.m. in a 2009 red Mazda 3 sedan with the New Jersey license plate number V62-PWX. Brandon Dixon was shot and killed while pumping gas in Philadelphia on Monday, May 9.PhiladelphiaPolice The armed suspects then leaped from the backseats and be…

by Nicole Acosta

05/13/2022

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Family Of 10-Year-Old PA Girl Who Died Doing 'Blackout Challenge' Sues TikTok The family of a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl who died doing a TikTok challenge last year is now suing the social media giant, CBS3 reports. The lawsuit alleges that the TikTok algorithm targeted Delaware County's Nylah Anderson with videos of the "Blackout Challenge," which encourages participants to hold their breath until they pass out, the outlet says. Anderson was found unconscious in her Chester bedroom Dec. 12, 2021 after apparently taking part in the challenge, and died a local hospital days later, Daily Voice previously reported. “I want to hold this company accountable,…

by Nicole Acosta

05/13/2022

News

Philly Catholic School Accidentally Sells Bright Red Thongs For Mother's Day: Report A risque Mother's Day gift sold at a Philadelphia Catholic school has gone viral. The St. Anselm School sold faux flowers intended to be thoughtful Mother's Day gifts, but when a student's parents unraveled the gift, they discovered that the "rose" was actually a bright red thong, NY Post reports. The video, uploaded by Storyful, had garnered more than 300,000 views and 700 comments on Facebook as of Thursday, May 12. Here’s the flower St. Anselm Catholic School gave out to grade schoolers for Mother’s Day 😆 Posted by JDB SHOW on Monday, May 9, 2022 "Wow! My grade school has certainly…

by Nicole Acosta

05/12/2022

Police & Fire

Lehigh Valley Man Wanted In Deadly Hit-Run Arrested, Police Say A Lehigh Valley man wanted in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Allentown was arrested Wednesday, May 10, authorities said. Jose Rainer Gonzalez-Roman, 29, was being held in Lehigh County Jail in lieu of $150,000 bail, Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin said in a joint release. Gonalez-Roman in March was charged with homicide by vehicle, accidents involving death or personal injury while not properly licensed, reckless driving, and other related offenses in the Tuesday, Feb. 15 incident, DA Martin said alongside Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca. Investigators say Gonzalez…

by Nicole Acosta

05/12/2022

Police & Fire

Crash Takes Down Traffic Light In Lansdale: Police A two-car crash in Lansdale brought down a traffic signal Tuesday, May 10, authorities said. The Lansdale Police Department and local fire crews responded to South Broad and Hancock Streets, where they said a driver ran a red light, causing the crash around 2:05 p.m. One of the drivers was taken to a local hospital for treatment, police said. Their condition was not made clear. The road was closed for several hours as crews repaired the damaged traffic light, police said. Charges are pending the result of an ongoing investigation.

by Nicole Acosta

05/12/2022

Police & Fire

Victim Badly Burned In Fiery PA Turnpike Tractor Trailer Crash: Report One person suffered severe burned in a fiery tractor trailer crash Wednesday, May 11 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, 6abc reports. The crash happened in the westbound lanes of Southampton Township around 3:30 p.m., the outlet says. The trailer was apparently carrying pallets. May 11, 2022: Mutiple Mutual Fire Companies including Station 10 were dispatched to assist Southampton Fire Company for... Posted by Willow Grove Volunteer Fire Company on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 The victim was taken to a local hospital in unknown condition, according to the outlet. The crash remains under investiga…

by Nicole Acosta

05/12/2022

Police & Fire

Man Shoots, Kills Would-Be Robber In Philly: Report A man shot and killed a would-be robber late Wednesday, May 11 in South Philadelphia, CBS3 reports. The 24-year-old man was smoking a cigarette outside when a man on a bike approached him with a gun and tried to rob him on 6th Street and Jackson Street around 11:30 p.m., the outlet says. That's when the man, who is legally allowed to carry a gun, shot the suspect in the head, who then returned fire but missed, according to the outlet. As the investigation continues, it is unclear whether any charges will be filed. Click here for more from CBS3.

by Nicole Acosta

05/12/2022

News

Southern Fried Chicken Chain Opens First Pennsylvania Location In Philly This week marks the debut of a southern fried chicken franchise in Pennsylvania. Raising Cane's, located at 3925 Walnut Street in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, opened its doors on Thursday, May 12. The menu features its famous fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw, texas toast, and secret cane's sauce, its website says. Don't pretend you don't want to be around mouthwatering Chicken Fingers today. 📸: katienguyen0608 Posted by Raising Cane's on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 The fast food restaurant first opened in 1996 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and now has…

by Nicole Acosta

05/12/2022

Police & Fire

Person Struck, Killed By SEPTA Train In Philly: Report A person was fatally struck by a SEPTA train in Philadelphia Thursday, May 12, 6abc reports. It was not immediately known how the unidentified victim ended up on the tracks on the 6900 block of State Road around 8:30 a.m., the outlet says. The Trenton Regional Rail Line resumed service at the Tacony and Bridesburg Stations as of 10 a.m., SEPTA said on Twitter. Residual delays are expected. Trenton: Service has resumed normal operations at Tacony and Bridesburg Station. Trains #709 and #710 are the first trains to/from Trenton. Expect residual delays while full operations are restored. …

by Nicole Acosta

05/12/2022

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