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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

Hit-Run Driver From Deadly Route 663 Crash Sought By Police A driver who fled the scene of a fatal crash on Route 663 in Bucks County on Thursday, killing a 28-year-old Pottstown woman, is being sought by police. Just before noon, Steffani Greco was driving a Ford truck east on John Fries Highway near Brinkman Road in Milford Township when a vehicle attempted to make a left into her lane, according to Pennsylvania State Police. She swerved to avoid colliding with the other vehicle, and the truck overturned onto its right side and caught fire, state police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information on the incident is…

by Nicole Acosta

10/22/2021

News

Why This 106-Year-Old PA Woman Just Got Truckload Of Yuengling A 106-year-old Pennsylvania woman with a penchant for brewski received an unexpected gift on Thursday. Margaret Dilullo, of West Lawn, was given a truckload of beer by her favorite brand, Yuengling, the brewery announced. Margaret, who at nearly 107, revealed her secret is drinking a Lager a day, so we delivered her a truckload more. Cheers, Margaret! 🍻 pic.twitter.com/vJbaCKJeQF — Yuengling Brewery (@yuenglingbeer) October 21, 2021 Dilullo claims her secret is a daily beer, and the Pottsville-based company wanted to reward her for her years of loyalty. "Ahhhh" — a taste we all kn…

by Nicole Acosta

10/22/2021

Police & Fire

FBI Arrests Philadelphia Police Officer On Child Pornography Charges The FBI arrested a Philadelphia police officer on charges of transportation and possession of child pornography, authorities said. William Watts, Sr., 55, downloaded multiple files of child pornography from the instant messaging app "WhatsApp,’" which included content of "prepubescent children engaged in sexual acts, some with adults," according to the U.S Department of Justice. He was arrested Thursday morning after FBI agents served a search warrant at his home, authorities said. “As alleged in the Criminal Complaint, the defendant sought out videos of children being abused for…

by Nicole Acosta

10/22/2021

Police & Fire

PA Dog Abuser Caught On Surveillance, Police Say A 44-year-old Chester County man was arrested after surveillance video caught him abusing a dog and lighting his tires on fire, authorities said. James L. Lucas, of Toughkenamon, was seen spinning tires in a lot in the 1000 block of Newark Road in New Garden Township around 6 a.m. on Sept. 7, according to the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department. He then gets out of his car with a wooden board, and chases the dog into a building, police said. Following that, he throws the board at the dog, striking it, authorities said. Lucas admitted he "lit" his tires on fire but deni…

by Nicole Acosta

10/21/2021

Police & Fire

Hit-Run Driver Nabbed After Injuring ChesCo Motorcyclist A 64-year-old Chester County man was arrested after admitting his role in a hit-and-run crash last month, authorities said. Cayetano Perez Sr., of Nottingham, hit a motorcycle operator in the 900 block of Newark Road in New Garden Township on Sept. 26, according to the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department. As a result, the motorcyclist collided with a car pulling out of a driveway, police said. Perez then fled the scene. The victim provided a description of the truck, and a resident provided video surveillance, according to police. The victim was reportedly le…

by Nicole Acosta

10/21/2021

Police & Fire

Philly Officer Charged With Assault After Punching Man, Report Says A Philadelphia police officer was charged with simple assault after punching a man during a fight earlier this year, reports say. Joseph Marion, 45, punched a man during an April 18 altercation during which he also dropped a gun, CBS3 reports. As the two fought, a child reportedly picked up the weapon, the outlet says. There was no evidence that Marion or the child fired the gun at any point, according to multiple reports. Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw suspended him for 30 days with the intention of firing him at the end of that time, the outlet says. In 2017, the nine-year police …

by Nicole Acosta

10/21/2021

Police & Fire

Alert Issued For Missing Bucks Teen Possibly In Philly Bensalem police are seeking the public's help in locating a missing 13-year-old girl. Alayjah Davis allegedly ran away from home on Oct. 11, local police said. She stands at 4' 11" tall and weighs 135 pounds, police said. Police believe she may be in the area of North Water Street, North Front Street, Bridge Street, and Pratt Street in Philadelphia. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact Bensalem pat (215) 633-3719.

by Nicole Acosta

10/21/2021

Police & Fire

Hoboken Shooting: Woman Charged With Attempted Homicide, Male Victim Recovering A woman is facing attempted homicide charges after being accused of firing shots that injured a man in Hoboken last week, authorities said. Nikki Feola, 21, is one of two shooters who opened fire on a male victim in the courtyard of 311 Harrison Street around 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 13, Hoboken Police Det. Sgt. Jonathan Mecka said. The victim is recovering, Mecka said. It is unclear if he was targeted. Feola turned herself in to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday. She was charged with criminal attempt homicide, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon…

by Nicole Acosta

10/21/2021

Police & Fire

Teen's Body Found In Pottstown Apartment, Authorities Say Montgomery County authorities have launched an investigation after a teenager was found dead in a Pottstown apartment. The discovery was made Wednesday around 2:30 p.m., when a landlord at 618 Chestnut St. asked a 911 caller to check on 18-year-old Chediaz Thomas, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Pottstown Police Chief Mick Markovich. Thomas, who had been living in the apartment for three months, was discovered shot to death in the bedroom, authorities said. The Montgomery County Coroner's Office conducted an autopsy, which determined…

by Nicole Acosta

10/21/2021

Police & Fire

Raid Of Allentown Man's Home Finds Drugs, Gun, Police Say An Allentown man was arrested Thursday after a raid of his home found drugs, a gun, and more, authorities said. The search warrant was served at 43-year-old Tomas Santiago-Rivera's home in the 200 block of North 5th Street, Allentown police said. The search yielded an unspecified quantity of cocaine, a loaded firearm, an unspecified amount of cash, and drug packaging material, according to police. Santiago-Rivera was charged with person not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a c…

by Nicole Acosta

10/21/2021

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