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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

Christmas Tree Ignited By Lighter Likely Caused Deadly Philly Rowhouse Fire, Officials Say A Christmas tree ignited by a lighter likely caused the "fast-moving" Philadelphia rowhouse fire that claimed the lives of 12 people last week, fire officials confirmed Tuesday. Nine children and three adults were confirmed dead in the Jan. 5 fire that started on the second floor and quickly traveled to the third floor of the N. 23rd Street building, authorities said. The 12 victims died of smoke inhalation, according to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s Medical Examiner’s Office. "We are almost certain that the Christmas tree on the second floor was the item that was first i…

by Nicole Acosta

01/12/2022

Police & Fire

Second Drug Dealer Arrested In Overdose Death Of 27-Year-Old Cheltenham Man: DA A second Pennsylvania drug dealer has been charged in a February 2021 overdose death of a 27-year-old victim, authorities in Montgomery County announced Wednesday. Jeffrey Lebron, 50, of Cheltenham, was arrested on charges of drug delivery resulting in death, and related offenses for his alleged role as the supplier of the drugs that killed 27-year-old Nathan Lauch in Cheltenham, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said. Lebron is the second person arrested in connection with Lauch's death, following Saeed McCrae, 23, of Elkins Park, who was arrested in July 2021, authorities …

by Nicole Acosta

01/12/2022

Police & Fire

Details Released In 6-Hour Chester County Police Standoff A six-hour standoff with police Monday led to the arrest of an Exton man who shot at officers, authorities said. Christopher Smith, 47, has been charged with multiple counts of attempted homicide, terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person, and related offenses, the Chester County District Attorney's Office said in a Wednesday news release. He was being uncooperative with West Whiteland police, who arrived at the home on the unit block of Buttonwood Drive around 4:30 p.m. to serve a search warrant, police said. When Smith finally acknowledged the cops, he threaten…

by Nicole Acosta

01/12/2022

Business

Taco + Cocktail Bar Opening 2nd PA Location Outside Philly Another taco and cocktail bar is slated to open its doors outside Philadelphia. Bomba is scheduled to open next month at the Village at Newtown located at 2930 South Eagle Road. The 5,059-square-foot restaurant will offer seating for 185 guests and semi-private space for meetings and events. It will also have an all-season outdoor space with heaters. “We hope for Bomba to become a getaway for the community when we open our doors in February,” said Bomba founder Andy Himmel. “We think Newtown will love our global flavors and welcoming environment that’s perfect for a night out with friend…

by Nicole Acosta

01/12/2022

Police & Fire

Woman Jumps From 2nd Story Philly Window After Being Stabbed In Neck By Son: Police A woman is in critical condition Wednesday after being stabbed by her son and jumping from a window late Tuesday night, CBS3 reports. After her 27-year-old son stabbed her in the neck and set a couch on fire, the 54-year-old woman jumped from the second-story window of a home in the 1900 block of East Wishart Street, the news outlet says citing Philadelphia police. The man is in custody. Click here for more from CBS3.

by Nicole Acosta

01/12/2022

Police & Fire

Teen Shot In Prospect Park, Police Say A teenager was shot in Prospect Park Monday evening, authorities said. Officers were called around 4 p.m. to the 600 block of 11th Avenue, where they found a 17-year-old boy. Prospect Park police chief Dave Madonna said. The teen was taken to an area hospital where he underwent extensive surgery, police said. His status is unknown. "This is a quiet town and this event is an anomaly," Madonna said on Facebook. Good morning everyone. Last night around 5pm, a 17 year old male was shot on the 600 block of 11th Avenue. The male was... Posted by Chief Dave Madonna- Prospect Park Police on…

by Nicole Acosta

01/11/2022

Police & Fire

Norristown Man Who Killed Ex-GF Surrenders: DA UPDATE: A Norristown man who had been wanted for killing his ex-girlfriend in the shower while her children were home surrendered to authorities in York County Tuesday, the Montgomery County DA's Office said. Elvyn Almodovar Rodriguez, 32, will be transferred to Montgomery County overnight and is expected to be arraigned on first-degree murder charges on Wednesday. Almodovar Rodriguez shot Keishla Arroyo-Rodriguez to death in her Norristown apartment on Jan. 10, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Norristown Police Chief Derrick Wood said. Arroyo-Rodrigue…

by Nicole Acosta

01/11/2022

Obituaries

Authorities ID Body Found In Neshaminy State Park As Philly Woman The body of a woman discovered Saturday in Neshaminy State Park by a visitor has been identified by authorities, CBS3 reports. The Bucks County Coroner's Office has identified the woman as 50-year-old Lisa Jennings, of Philadelphia, the news outlet says. Jennings, who was found in the Bensalem portion of the park around 10 a.m., died of multiple stabs and slash wounds to the neck, according to the news outlet. Her death was ruled a homicide. Loved ones have flooded social media with their condolences since the news broke. "My heart really hurts to see the news of our Sister, Classmate, an…

by Nicole Acosta

01/11/2022

Police & Fire

Contractor Agrees To Meet With Officer Posing As Girl, 13, In Undercover Sting: Police A 34-year-old man who agreed to meet with an officer posing as a minor was arrested in an undercover sting, authorities in Berks County said. Jeremy Kreiser, of Fleetwood, messaged a social media account and agreed to meet the 13-year-old girl -- who was actually an undercover officer -- outside of an elementary school in Reading where he had been working as a private construction contractor, Reading police said. When he went out to meet the "girl" on Tuesday, he was arrested, according to police. The Reading School District was immediately notified by police. The school has not been spec…

by Nicole Acosta

01/11/2022

Police & Fire

Norristown Man Who Killed Ex-GF Surrenders: DA UPDATE: A Norristown man who had been wanted for killing his ex-girlfriend in the shower while her children were home surrendered to authorities in York County Tuesday, the Montgomery County DA's Office said. Elvyn Almodovar Rodriguez, 32, will be transferred to Montgomery County overnight and is expected to be arraigned on first-degree murder charges on Wednesday. Almodovar Rodriguez shot Keishla Arroyo-Rodriguez to death in her Norristown apartment on Jan. 10, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Norristown Police Chief Derrick Wood said. Arroyo-Rodrigue…

by Nicole Acosta

01/11/2022

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