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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
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car In Bethlehem, Police Say Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car In Bethlehem, Police Say
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car In Bethlehem, Police Say A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a car in Bethlehem Tuesday night, authorities said. Lisa Byrd, 48, was rushed to an area hospital after the incident in the 1400 block of Stefko Boulevard around 8:30 p.m., according to the Bethlehem Police Department and LehighValleyLive. She was pronounced dead at an area hospital, police said. The driver was cooperating with police, the news outlet says. The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is urged to contact the police department at bethlehempolice@bethlehem-pa.gov or the tip line at 610-691-6660.

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News
Support Surges For Wife, Kids Of Longtime PA Firefighter Hospitalized With Rare Disease Support Surges For Wife, Kids Of Longtime PA Firefighter Hospitalized With Rare Disease
Support Surges For Wife, Kids Of Longtime PA Firefighter Hospitalized With Rare Disease Support is surging for the wife and children of a longtime Pennsylvania firefighter hospitalized with a rare auto-immune disease.  Paul Smith, an East Norriton firefighter, was diagnosed with Miller-Fisher syndrome after suffering a sudden medical episode on Nov. 14 that severely impacted his physical well-being, according to GoFundMe organizer Mindy Thomas. "Unfortunately this has left Phil with what most likely is a long hospital stay and some extensive physical therapy once he is able to be released," Thomas wrote. She launched the GoFundMe page in hopes of raising enough funds to …

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Police & Fire
Suspect At Large After Armed Robbery Of Elderly Woman In Newark Suspect At Large After Armed Robbery Of Elderly Woman In Newark
Suspect At Large After Armed Robbery Of Elderly Woman In Newark A suspect is at large following the armed robbery of an elderly woman in Newark. The man demanded the purse of a 73-year-old woman at gunpoint in the area of Elm Street and Pulaski Street around 2:40 p.m. Friday, according to Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara. After stealing the woman's purse and hiding it under his red hoodie, the man dragged her to the ground, O'Hara said. He then fled, running eastbound on Elm Street, authorities said. The purse contained $400 in cash as well as the woman's personal belongings, according to investigators. The man is described as being…

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Lifestyle
New Jersey Zip Codes Listed Among Top 100 Priciest In Country New Jersey Zip Codes Listed Among Top 100 Priciest In Country
New Jersey Zip Codes Listed Among Top 100 Priciest In Country Three locations in New Jersey were included in a new ranking of the most expensive zip codes in the United States based on residential sales. Property Shark created the report of the 100 most expensive zip codes in 2021 based on residential transactions closed between Jan. 1 and Oct. 22. The three New Jersey zip codes included in the list are located in Bergen County, Monmouth County, and Cape May County. The following zip codes were included: 07620 in Alpine was ranked 58th, with a median sale price of $2 million 08750 in Sea Girt was ranked 70th, with a median sale price of $1,892…

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Bradley Cooper Spotted In Cape May Bradley Cooper Spotted In Cape May
Bradley Cooper Spotted In Cape May Bradley Cooper was spotted over the weekend in Cape May. The 46-year-old actor and filmmaker known for his roles in "A Star is Born" and "The Hangover" happily greeted fans while walking around the Washington Street Mall on Saturday, according to WildwoodVideoArchive. Cooper was seen with on-again, off-again girlfriend Irina Shayk and their daughter at Beach Plum Farm, exclusive sources told PhillyChitChat. He is believed to have traveled to Philadelphia on Sunday to attend the Eagles vs. New Orleans Saints game, reports say. Cooper was born in Abington Township, PA, and owns ho…

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Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing 13-Year-Old Morris County Girl Alert Issued For Missing 13-Year-Old Morris County Girl
Alert Issued For Missing 13-Year-Old Morris County Girl UPDATE: Avila-Ulloa was located safely in Virginia, authorities confirmed Wednesday. ----------------------------------------- Police are searching for a missing 13-year-old girl from Morris County. Deris Avila-Ulloa, who also goes by the nicknames Sofia and Daisy, was last seen at her Rockaway Township home around 8 p.m. on Nov. 22, according to Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker, and Rockaway Township Police Chief Martin McParland. She weighs approximately 100 pounds, stands at 5' 5" tall, with brown hair and brown eyes, authoritie…

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WINNER: Pennsylvania Powerball Ticket Worth $100K Sold In Montgomery County WINNER: Pennsylvania Powerball Ticket Worth $100K Sold In Montgomery County
Winner: Pennsylvania Powerball Ticket Worth $100K Sold In Montgomery County A Powerball ticket worth $100,000 was sold in Montgomery County. The ticket for the Nov. 22 drawing was sold at GIANT Food Stores on Dekalb Pike in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania lottery officials said. The ticket matched four of the five white balls drawn, 7-20-29-38-67, and the red Powerball 22 to win $100,000. Without the $1 Power Play option, the ticket would have been worth $50,000. The Power Play multiplier drawn was two. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

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WINNER: Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off Worth $1 Million Sold In Delaware County WINNER: Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off Worth $1 Million Sold In Delaware County
Winner: Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off Worth $1 Million Sold In Delaware County A Pennsylvania lottery scratch-off ticket worth $1 million was sold in Delaware County. The Feelin’ Like a Million Bucks scratch-off ticket was sold at Wawa on Baltimore Pike in Concordville, state lottery officials said Tuesday. The ticket retails for $20. The retailer will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The news comes less than a week after a Powerball ticket worth $150,000 was sold in Upper Darby. 

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Police & Fire
DelCo Man Crashes Into Police Car During Drug Bust, DA Says DelCo Man Crashes Into Police Car During Drug Bust, DA Says
DelCo Man Crashes Into Police Car During Drug Bust, DA Says A Delaware County man previously out on bail was charged with additional offenses after authorities discovered drugs in a bust last week, also during which he struck a police car, authorities said. Jamar Robinson, 35, of Chester, was arrested and charged with the manufacture, possession, and delivery of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, according to the Delaware County District Attorney's Office. Robinson was out on bail awaiting a trial on previous unrelated charges when investigators served a search warrant on his vehicle near MacDade Boulevard and Bullens Lane in Rid…

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Police & Fire
8 Philly Police Employees Indicted For Collecting Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Funds 8 Philly Police Employees Indicted For Collecting Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Funds
8 Philly Police Employees Indicted For Collecting Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Funds Eight Philadelphia police department employees were indicted for collecting Pandemic Unemployment Assistance funds, while also collecting their paychecks, federal authorities announced Tuesday. A grand jury on Nov. 18 returned indictments against Shannon Reynolds, 25, Monica Pelzer, 45, Yarelis Feliciano, 28, Najah Harrell, 32, Korey Kinard, 28, Keely Maude, 23, Tashika White, 50, and Paulette Johnson, 55, according to the U.S Department of Justice. All but Johnson, who is employed as a clerk, work as radio dispatchers for the police department. Each …

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