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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

Lansdale Police Seek Info In Hit-Run Pedestrian Crash Authorities are seeking the public's help in the investigation of a pedestrian crash in Lansdale on Wednesday evening. The pedestrian was struck by a possible dark blue Hyundai Sonata exiting the Wissahickon Park Apartments complex in the 700 block of East Main Street, and rushed to an area hospital, Lansdale Borough police said. The driver fled westbound on East Main Street sometime around 5:40 p.m., according to police. The extent of the victim's injuries was not immediately known. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lansdale Police Department at 215-368-1801.

by Nicole Acosta

01/28/2022

Police & Fire

Bucks Man Accused Of Waving Gun In Road Rage Incident A 64-year-old Bucks County man is facing criminal charges after a road rage incident, in which police accused him of displaying a gun. Timothy A. Reilly, of, Silverdale, was arrested Friday and charged with terroristic threats, harassment, and disorderly conduct, the Central Bucks Regional Police Department said. Reilly was "upset" after another driver merged in front of him sometime around 12:30 p.m. Friday, according to police. He allegedly tailgated the car, sounded the horn, and gave the driver the middle finger. While at a stoplight, the other motorist apparently saw Reilly sha…

by Nicole Acosta

01/28/2022

Police & Fire

3 Hospitalized After Snowy Marple Township Crash: Authorities Three people were sent to the hospital after a snowy two-car crash in Marple Township Friday afternoon, authorities said. It happened around 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of South Media Line Road and Gradyville Road, according to the Broomall Fire Company. When crews arrived, they discovered three people, one of whom was trapped in an SUV. That victim was extricated from the car before being taken to an area hospital's trauma center with two other victims, fire officials said. At approximately 1230pm units from the Broomall Fire Co. were alerted to this two vehicle accident with entr…

by Nicole Acosta

01/28/2022

Police & Fire

Chester County Girl Found Safe: PA State Police UPDATE: Mariana Moreno has been found safe, PA State Police said on Monday, Jan. 31. *** Original story below *** Pennsylvania State Police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing Chester County girl. Mariana Moreno, 16, of London Grove Township, was last seen on Jan. 26 wearing a red hoodie, red sweatpants, and sneakers, state police said on Jan. 28. She is 5'1" tall, weighs 100 pounds, and has dark brown hair with red tips, according to police. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police - Avondale Station at 610-268-202…

by Nicole Acosta

01/28/2022

News

Boy Severely Burned In Accidental School Fire Tests Positive For COVID: GoFundMe Support is pouring in for a Chester County boy who suffered severe burns in an accidental school fire on Thursday and faces a long road to recovery. As of Friday afternoon, the Laird family's GoFundMe campaign had raised more than $1,000 of its $2,500 goal. Brendan was burned above the waist while working on a grinder in shop class in the Chester County Learning Center in Coatesville, Caln Township fire officials told 6abc. By the time first responders arrived, the fire had already been extinguished by school staff, authorities previously said. He was airlifted to Jefferson Hospital…

by Nicole Acosta

01/28/2022

News

Missing Pennsylvania Man Possibly In South Jersey: Police A man reported missing Thursday in Pennsylvania may be in South Jersey, authorities said. Anthony Robert Sarmento, 31, was last seen on Jan. 10, according to the West Goshen Police Department and Chester County Detectives. His gray 2020 Kia Forte on Jan. 26 was discovered in a remote area of Lower Alloways Creek Township (Salem County) NJ, authorities said. The car had been damaged, apparently, from striking a guardrail, police said. NJ authorities believe Sarmento has been in the area of lower Alloways Creek Township, Quinton Township, and Alloway Township. Anyone with information is as…

by Nicole Acosta

01/28/2022

News

Wawa Slated To Open First Store Of 2022 In This Pennsylvania Town Wawa is slated to open its first store of the year in an eastern Pennsylvania town. Thursday, Feb. 3 marks the grand opening of the newest Wawa store in Upper Saucon Township (Lehigh County), officials announced Friday. The store is located at 6680 Route 309. As part of the celebration, there is an outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony planned at 9 a.m. It will feature local officials, charity partners, local heroes, staff, and customers. The grand opening will toast the athletes from Special Olympics Pennsylvania and honor local first responders from the Upper Saucon Township Police …

by Nicole Acosta

01/28/2022

Police & Fire

DUI Motorist Charged In Crash That Killed MontCo Woman Walking Dog A DUI motorist who struck a woman who was walking her dog along a Montgomery County sidewalk last month has been arrested in the case, authorities said. Michael Petrocik, 71, of Glenside, was charged with homicide by vehicle while DUI, DUI, reckless driving, and other offenses in the December killing of 61-year-old Mary T. Duffy, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele, and Lower Moreland Township Police Chief David J. Scirrotto said on Jan. 28. Duffy was walking her dog along the 3000 block of Philmont Avenue in Huntingdon Valley when an Audi 6, driven by Petroci…

by Nicole Acosta

01/28/2022

News

2 Pennsylvania Natives Set To Compete In 'Celebrity Big Brother' Season 3 Two Pennsylvania natives will be competing on the upcoming season of "Celebrity Big Brother" airing on CBS Wednesday, Feb. 2. The 11 contestants competing on the reality show spinoff's third season include designer and RuPaul’s Drag Race judge Carson Kressley, and NSYNC founding member Chris Kirkpatrick. Watch the video below to meet the entire cast of celebrity contestants: No need to guess anymore! Meet your #BBCeleb Houseguests! Which ⭐️ are you most excited to see? pic.twitter.com/BUxTspgeGF — Big Brother (@CBSBigBrother) January 27, 2022 Kirkpatrick, 50, is from Clarion, while Kr…

by Nicole Acosta

01/28/2022

Police & Fire

Multiple People Displaced In Reading Fires: Report Over a dozen people were displaced in two fires that broke out in Reading Wednesday, WFMZ reports. A fire in the basement of an apartment building in the 400 block of Schuylkill Avenue displaced 10 people and sent one to the hospital, the outlet reports citing the city fire marshal. Ten more people were displaced after being evacuated from an apartment building fire in 1500 block of North 11th Street around 4:45 p.m., the outlet says. Both fires remain under investigation. Click here for more from WFMZ.

by Nicole Acosta

01/28/2022

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