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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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Great Valley High School Grad, River Johnson Dies At 24 River McNair Johnson of Malvern, PA died on June 28, 2021. He was 24. Born in Paoli, PA, Johnson was an "accomplished athlete," and the oldest son of eight siblings, his obituary says. He graduated in 2015 from Great Valley High School in Malvern and went on to attend Wilkes University and West Chester University studying business, according to his obituary. Johnson was remembered as a "sweet soul," and someone who "dedicated the remainder of his life to spreading the love and salvation of Jesus Christ," his obit says. He is survived by his parents Scott (Deborah Ludwig), Colleen (Brandon…

by Nicole Acosta

08/03/2021

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Support Surges For Widow, 2 Kids Of Philly Area Doctor, 34, Killed In Hit-Run Crash Support is surging for the widow and two children of Dr. Zimran Gohar, who died on July 12 at the age of 34, nearly six weeks after fighting for his life. The Broomall resident on June 1 was heading to work on his motorcycle when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver, Varun Malayala wrote on Facebook. A GoFundMe campaign in support of his wife Sonia, and two sons aged nine and two had raised nearly $11,800 as of August 3. Zimran Gohar with his wife Sonia, and one of their sons.GoFundMe screenshot Gohar completed his residency training and began his career as an internal medicine attend…

by Nicole Acosta

08/03/2021

Police & Fire

Bucks Man Busted By Undercover Officers In MontCo Before Meeting Minor For Sex A 21-year-old Bucks County man was arrested by undercover officers last week after they discovered he planned to meet a minor for sex, authorities said. Edwin A. Perez, of Warrington, arrived at an agreed-upon location on July 26 where he thought he would again be meeting with the minor for sex, when investigators abruptly took him into custody, according to the Abington Township Police Department. An investigation into Perez began on July 15 when Abington police were contacted by the family members of a minor, police said. The family members discovered "inappropriate content" and…

by Nicole Acosta

08/03/2021

Police & Fire

Bethlehem Man Dies In Allentown Shooting One person died in a shooting in Allentown Monday night, authorities said. Officers responding to the 1900 block of East Fairmont Street around 9 p.m on a report of a shooting found a man dead at the scene, Allentown police told Daily Voice. The man was identified as Hansan Gordon, 27, of Bethlehem, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office announced Tuesday afternoon. His cause of death is gunshot wounds to the body. The manner of death has been ruled a homicide. The incident is being investigated by the Lehigh County Homicide Task Force and the District Attorney of Lehigh County. Al…

by Nicole Acosta

08/03/2021

Police & Fire

Driver Pleads Guilty To Homicide In Crash That Killed 22-Year-Old Allentown Woman A driver pleaded guilty Monday in a crash that killed a 22-year-old Allentown woman last year, reports say. Amanda Ritter, 30, was driving 81 mph in a 35-mph zone and was intoxicated when she struck a Chevrolet Malibu at Overlook and Mauch Chunk Roads in Allentown on Jan. 14, 2020, WFMZ reports citing the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office. The front-seat passenger in the Chevrolet, 22-year-old Yasmine Woodruff was pronounced dead at the scene, the outlet says. The driver, Keiana Allen, 21, two juvenile passengers were injured in the crash. Click here for the full report by…

by Nicole Acosta

08/02/2021

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These Celebrities Call Southeastern Pennsylvania Home Some actors, athletes, musicians, and television personalities call or at one point have called Southeastern Pennsylvania home. Maybe you saw them at the grocery store -- or are still hoping to. Either way, here's your common thread with the rich and famous. Taylor Swift (Singer/Songwriter): West Reading and Wyomissing, PA Yolanda Hadid (Television Personality/Former Model - "RHOBH," Mother to models Gigi, Bella, and Anwar Hadid): New Hope, PA View this post on Instagram A post shared by YOLANDA (@yolanda.hadid) Pink (Singer/Songwriter): …

by Nicole Acosta

08/02/2021

Police & Fire

Driver Avoids Hitting Deer, Swerves Off Roadway In Whitehall Township, Police Say A driver was injured in a rollover crash in Whitehall Township late Sunday night, authorities said. The man was driving on Chestnut Street just before midnight when he swerved to avoid hitting a deer, went off the roadway, and hit a utility pole, Whitehall Township police told Daily Voice. In response, the car rolled onto its side. The driver had non-life-threatening injuries, but was taken to an area hospital for evaluation, police said. No charges are expected other than a traffic citation.

by Nicole Acosta

08/02/2021

Police & Fire

Motorcyclist Crashes In Levittown A motorcyclist crashed in Levittown Sunday night, reports say. Emergency crews pulled the rider just before 10 p.m. along Lakeside Drive near Little Lane, 6abc reports. The motorcyclist's injuries were not made public. Authorities did not provide further details surrounding the incident. Click here for the full report by 6abc.

by Nicole Acosta

08/02/2021

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Winners: Lottery Tickets Worth $10K, $30K Sold In Monmouth, Atlantic Counties Two Mega Millions lottery tickets worth $10,000 and $30,000 were sold in Monmouth and Atlantic counties. Two tickets matching four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball for the Friday, July 30 drawing were sold at Garden Pharmacy on Highway 33 in Neptune City and Circle Liquor Store on MacArthur Boulevard in Somers Point, New Jersey Lottery officials said. The winning numbers were: 19, 26, 31, 52, and 68. The Gold Mega Ball was 10, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03. The Mega Millions jackpot now totals $179 million, and the next drawing will be held Tuesday, August 3…

by Nicole Acosta

08/02/2021

Police & Fire

NJ Man Found Guilty Of Shooting, Torching Monmouth County Real Estate Agency A former Monmouth County resident was found guilty Friday of setting a pair of fires, and shooting a BB gun at a Holmdel Township real estate agency, authorities said. Leonard J. Mazzarisi, III, 32, was found guilty of second-degree aggravated arson, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and third-degree unlawful possession of a weapon after a 5-week trial, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. The incidents started on Aug. 19, 2017, when Holmdel police responded to a report of a possible arson at 51 Main Street, the site of t…

by Nicole Acosta

07/30/2021

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