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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

NJ Man Dies 10 Days After Warren County Rollover Crash A New Jersey man died a week and a half after a rollover crash in Warren County, authorities said. Irwin Symons, 79, was driving in the 400 block of Hazen Oxford Road in Belvidere around 6 p.m. on July 18 when his car departed off the roadway and rolled over, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. He was pronounced dead on July 28 at 12:16 a.m. in St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus, the coroner's office said. Circumstances surrounding the crash were not immediately made public. The death is being investigated by New Jersey State Police and the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.

by Nicole Acosta

07/28/2021

Police & Fire

1 Killed In Multi-Car Crash On PA Turnpike In King of Prussia One person was killed in a multi-car crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in King of Prussia early Wednesday morning, reports say. The westbound lanes of I-276 were temporarily closed after three sedans reportedly collided around 2:05 a.m., 6abc says citing police. Westbound I-276 is now OPEN, detour has been lifted. @KYWRadioTraffic @TotalTrafficPHL https://t.co/65WkEPepqn — PA Turnpike Alerts (@PATurnpikeAlert) July 28, 2021 One person was pronounced dead at the scene, the outlet reports. There was no information on whether there were any more injuries. Click here for the full report …

by Nicole Acosta

07/28/2021

Police & Fire

South Jersey Truck Driver Charged In 4,000 Gallon Pennsylvania Fuel Spill A South Jersey truck driver was charged after 4,000 gallons of fuel spilled in Delaware County last month, authorities said. Smith, 36, of Vineland, NJ has been charged with causing and risking a catastrophe, Clean Streams Law violations, and related offenses in connection with the June 11 fuel spill at the Gas N Go in Brookhaven. "Motivated by a desire to speed up his route, George Smith poured in excess of 4,000 gallons of gasoline over an embankment bordering an elementary school – causing damage to a nearby stream, wildlife, and vegetation and resulting in the closure of the school…

by Nicole Acosta

07/27/2021

News

New Jersey Has 3rd Best School System In America, WalletHub Says WalletHub has released its latest rankings of the best school systems in America, landing New Jersey at No. 3. The website did its analysis on accounts of performance, funding, safety, class size, and instructor credentials. "Some researchers have found that more resources — or taxes paid by residents — typically result in better school-system performance," Adam McCann wrote. Massachusetts schools were number one in the U.S., followed by Connecticut and New Jersey. New York ranked No. 14. Here are the other states that ranked among the top 10 in the nation: 1. Massachusetts 2. Con…

by Nicole Acosta

07/27/2021

Police & Fire

Know Anything? Shots Fired In Glenolden Police in Delaware County are investigating after the sound of gunshots was reported Monday night in Glenolden. Officers responding to the 500 block of South Elmwood Avenue around 11:25 p.m. that the shots may have been fired during a possible road rage incident, according to the Glenolden Police Department. All the vehicles involved in the apparent incident fled the scene prior to police arrival, authorities said. No victims or property damage was reported. Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is urged to contact the Glenolden Police Department at 610-583-1312.

by Nicole Acosta

07/27/2021

News

U.S News Releases Latest 'Best Hospitals In PA' Rankings The "U.S. News & World Report" has released its latest hospital rankings. The website considered more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide and honed in on 15 specialties, and 17 procedures and conditions. "The Best Hospitals procedure and condition ratings focus on specific and more commonly required individual procedures and conditions, such as hip replacement and heart failure, rather than on broader specialties like orthopedics and cardiology," U.S. News explains. "The goal is to evaluate how well hospitals perform in each procedure or condition – and not just with the most d…

by Nicole Acosta

07/27/2021

News

'Major Traffic Disruptions' Expected In Lehigh County Due To Biden Visit Major traffic disruptions are to be expected in Lehigh County Wednesday due to a visit by President Joe Biden, officials said. Pennsylvania State Police are expecting heavy delays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Major highways including State Route 22, I-78, and Route 222, and their ramps and overpasses will be periodically or permanently closed throughout the timeframe, PA State Police said. This will cause secondary roads to become congested. State Police are advising the public to make alternate plans for travel and to avoid major roadways in the county during the timeframe. …

by Nicole Acosta

07/27/2021

Police & Fire

US Marshals Nab PA Driver In South Jersey Road Rage Shooting, Authorities Say U.S Marshals captured a Pennsylvania driver accused of brandishing a gun and shooting at another driver during a road rage incident in South Jersey last month, authorities said. The victim told NJ State troopers that their Ford F-150 was struck by gunfire as they were approaching exit 35 on State Highway 55 southbound in Vineland City on June 20, authorities said. The victim said the driver of an unidentified white SUV fired the gun during a road rage incident and fled southbound, according to NJ State Police. The victim described the driver, which led investigators to Cary Speaks, 29, of …

by Nicole Acosta

07/27/2021

Police & Fire

ChesCo Christian School Houseparent Sexually Abused Student For Years, Authorities Say A Chester County Christian school houseparent was arrested after authorities found he sexually abused a student for years. Authorities allege that Daniel Rowley, 70, of Fort Meyers, FL had "improper sexual contact" with a student between 2003 and 2007, when he was a houseparent and coach at Church Farm School (CFS) in Exton, according to the Chester County District Attorney's Office. Houseparents are adults who live in residence halls with students and oversee their day-to-day living. West Whiteland Police received information in November 2018 about a former CFS student who …

by Nicole Acosta

07/27/2021

Police & Fire

Berks County Man Sexually Abused Ex-Lover's Daughter For Years, Authorities Say A Berks County man was arrested on charges he sexually abused the young daughter of an ex-lover for years, authorities said. An investigation into Richard J. O’Reilly, 37, of Douglassville ensued when the Berks County Detective’s Office on June 2 received a Childline referral from the now 19-year-old victim, authorities said. In a June 6 interview, the girl provided details of the sexual abuse which occurred over a two-year period when she was approximately six and seven years old, according to the Berks County Detectives Office. The girl identified O'Reilly, her mother's "e…

by Nicole Acosta

07/27/2021

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