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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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Allentown Woman Dies From Burn Injuries Month After House Fire Allentown Woman Dies From Burn Injuries Month After House Fire
Allentown Woman Dies From Burn Injuries Month After House Fire An Allentown woman died Monday from burns sustained in a house fire last month, authorities said. Maria Lantigua Pilar, 79, died of complications from 3rd-degree burns during a house fire in the 400 Block of North Railroad Street on April 10, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's office. She was pronounced dead at the Lehigh Valley Hospice, Inpatient Unit on Monday. Her death was ruled an accident, the office said. Along with the coroner's office, her death is also being investigated by the Allentown Fire department.

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Police Probe Alleged Hate Crime Against Muslim Student At North Penn High School Police Probe Alleged Hate Crime Against Muslim Student At North Penn High School
Police Probe Alleged Hate Crime Against Muslim Student At North Penn High School Police are investigating an alleged hate crime incident against a Muslim student that occurred at North Penn High School Tuesday, as originally reported by NorthPennNow. A video uploaded to Instagram by No Gun Zone Philly on Wednesday shows a security officer breaking up a fight between three girls. The video was submitted to the advocacy group by the mother of a Black female student, who said that her daughter was attacked on Tuesday afternoon in the cafeteria by two White students who had been threatening to "beat her up" on Snapchat prior to the incident, Towamencin police said. The pa…

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Allentown Teen Fires Shots Into Occupied Home, Police Say Allentown Teen Fires Shots Into Occupied Home, Police Say
Allentown Teen Fires Shots Into Occupied Home, Police Say An Allentown teen was charged Thursday after police said he fired shots into an occupied home more than once over the course of two days last month. Police were initially dispatched to a home in the 1300 block of West Turner Street around 11:20 p.m. on April 11 and April 12 on a report of shots fired, Allentown police said. Officers found spent shell casings left behind at both incidents, police said. No injuries were reported. An investigation ensued and found that Robert Auguste, 19, of the 1900 block of Tilghman Street was the suspect, police said.  He was taken into custody Thur…

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Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Utility Pole In Marple Township Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Utility Pole In Marple Township
Driver Hospitalized After Crashing Into Utility Pole In Marple Township A driver was hospitalized after they crashed into a utility pole early Friday morning in Marple Township, authorities said. Rescue crews were working to clear the scene on West Chester Pike near D’ Anjolell Funeral Home since 6:15 a.m., according to Broomall Fire Company. The driver was taken to an area trauma center with non-life-threatening injuries. The Marple Township Police Department is investigating the crash.

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Car Accident Temporarily Closes Pennsylvania Route 1 Lanes In Bensalem Car Accident Temporarily Closes Pennsylvania Route 1 Lanes In Bensalem
Car Accident Temporarily Closes Pennsylvania Route 1 Lanes In Bensalem A car accident temporarily closed lanes on Pennsylvania Route 1 in Bensalem Thursday afternoon, authorities said. Crews initially responded to the scene on reports of entrapment but confirmed the driver was not trapped, according to Bensalem Fire Rescue. They medically treated the driver at the scene. Both the North and Southbound lanes of Route 1 at the Bristol Road bridge were closed for approximately 30 minutes.

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Reading Man Abused GF's 12-Year-Old Daughter For 3 Years, Detectives Say Reading Man Abused GF's 12-Year-Old Daughter For 3 Years, Detectives Say
Reading Man Abused GF's 12-Year-Old Daughter For 3 Years, Detectives Say A Reading man is in custody after authorities said his girlfriend told detectives he sexually abused her 12-year-old daughter while he was her caretaker. Following a report received by the Berks County Detectives office on Jan. 28, the girl told investigators that her mother's boyfriend, Manuel Molina-Nunez, 42, had been sexually abusing her since she was 9-years-old, according to the Berks County District Attorney's office. Molina-Nunez was the girl's caretaker from January 2017 to October 2019 at a home in the 100 block of South 12th Street, authorities said. Detectives were able to…

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Support Surges For 25-Year-Old Man Dead In Falls Township Dirt Bike Crash Support Surges For 25-Year-Old Man Dead In Falls Township Dirt Bike Crash
Support Surges For 25-Year-Old Man Dead In Falls Township Dirt Bike Crash Support is surging for a 25-year-old dirt bike rider who was pronounced dead Thursday after he reportedly crashed into a pole in Falls Township. Over $6,700 had been raised on a GoFundMe campaign for Jeffery Griscavage as of Friday morning. Arriving officers found Griscavage, laying on the ground partially pinned under his Honda CRF 250 dirt bike and unable to move on Penn Valley Rd in the area of Route 13 around noon, Falls Township police said. Officers attempted to free Griscavage before the Levittown Fairless Hills Rescue Squad arrived on scene. Griscavage was taken to Jefferson …

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UPDATE: Former Bucks County Councilman Found Dead Near Delaware River UPDATE: Former Bucks County Councilman Found Dead Near Delaware River
Update: Former Bucks County Councilman Found Dead Near Delaware River A former councilman from Bucks County was found dead after being reported missing. David Nay, 55, of Morrisville, was reported missing to Solebury Township police on May 5, having last been seen on April 29 around 2 p.m., launching an investigation. Nay's white pick up truck was found at Washington Crossing Park on River Road in Solebury, unoccupied, police said. An extensive search of the park land, Delaware Canal and River was conducted throughout the day and evening and extended into May 6. A search crew from the Pennsylvania Department of National Resources and Bucks County Park range…

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Driver, 65, Dead Following Bristol Borough Crash Driver, 65, Dead Following Bristol Borough Crash
Driver, 65, Dead Following Bristol Borough Crash A 65-year-old driver was pronounced dead Thursday following a crash in Bristol Borough, authorities said. When police responded to a one-car accident at the intersection of Old Route 13 and Mill Street, they spoke to the driver, who soon became unresponsive, Bristol Borough police said. Officers quickly removed the man from the car and determined he was in cardiac arrest, police said. Officers immediately began CPR and applied an AED until the Bucks County Rescue Squad was able to arrive, police said. Bucks County Rescue members were unable to revive the man as they were taking him t…

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Wyomissing Man Arrested For Throwing Bleach On Wife During Argument, Police Say Wyomissing Man Arrested For Throwing Bleach On Wife During Argument, Police Say
Wyomissing Man Arrested For Throwing Bleach On Wife During Argument, Police Say A Wyomissing man was arrested after police said he threw bleach on his wife during an argument in their home. An investigation found that Melvin Barnwell, 81, threw a half bucket of bleach solution at his wife Monday morning, according to Wyomissing police. The solution reportedly got in her eyes which resulted in her falling and striking her head on the floor, police said. She was taken to an area hospital for medical treatment. Bramwell was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated assault and recklessly endangering another person, court documents say. His preliminary…

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