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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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News

PA's Second Wawa Drive-Thru Coming To Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania's second drive-thru-only Wawa convenience store is coming to the Lehigh Valley, WFMZ reports. The Lower Macungie Board of Commissioners approved the 2,030-square-foot development on Thursday, July 21, the news outlet says. It will be built at the Trexler Business Center. The drive-thru will hold about 18 cars and will not have gas pumps or a mini-mart, according to the outlet. Its opening date is not yet known. This announcement follows the January 2021 opening of the state's first Wawa drive-thru in Falls Township (Bucks County). Click here for more from WFMZ.

by Nicole Acosta

07/22/2022

Police & Fire

Excessive Heat Played Role In Lehigh Valley Man's Death: Coroner Sweltering temperatures along the east coast have contributed to the death of a man in the Lehigh Valley, authorities said. Thomas E. Bunting, 73, of Allentown, suffered from excessive heat exposure complicated by underlying medical conditions, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. Bunting was pronounced dead at home on Thursday, July 21 at 4:12 pm., officials said. His cause of death was determined to be complications of insulin-dependent diabetes and hyperthermia, the coroner's office said. Temperatures were expected to reach 96 degrees in the coming days.

by Nicole Acosta

07/22/2022

Police & Fire

PA Man Repeatedly Abused GF's Son, Most Recently Attempted To Cut Genitals Off, DA Says A Pennsylvania man was arrested on accusations he repeatedly physically abused his girlfriend's five-year-old son, most recently trying to cut the boy's genitals off, authorities said. Steven J. Dougherty, 31, of Collingdale, was taken into custody on Tuesday, July 20, after an eight-month joint investigation by Montgomery County detectives and Lower Pottsgrove police, officials said. Investigators began looking into Dougherty on Nov. 19, 2021, after receiving a call about a severely injured boy who was brought to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Montgomery Cou…

by Nicole Acosta

07/21/2022

Police & Fire

18-Year-Old Man Killed, Two Hurt In West Vincent Crash: PD UPDATE: An 18-year-old man was killed and two others were hurt in a crash in West Vincent Township on Thursday, July 21, authorities said. The man was traveling northbound on Rt. 100 and Blackhorse Road around 11:05 a.m., when he crossed into the southbound lanes, where he was struck by another vehicle carrying a 69-year-old woman and a 13-year-old child, local police said. The unidentified man died at the scene, while the driver and passenger in the second car were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of moderate injuries, police said. Police believe speed may have been a contributing…

by Nicole Acosta

07/21/2022

Police & Fire

Gunman Captured Nearly 3 Months After Upper Gwynedd Shooting: Police A North Wales man was captured nearly three months after shooting and injuring two people in Upper Gwynedd, authorities said. Damian Thomas, 24, was arrested on a warrant Tuesday, July 19, after police detectives and members of the US Marshals Service learned he had been staying at a house in Philadelphia, they said. The man was driving along Sumneytown Pike when he shot two people around 10 a.m. on April 16, police said. Thomas fled the scene, and both victims were taken to Abington Hospital for treatment, authorities said. The victims later identified Thomas as the alleged shooter, and …

by Nicole Acosta

07/21/2022

Police & Fire

$5K Reward Offered For Information On Hit-Run Driver Who Struck Philly Woman, Two Kids Police are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information on the driver and vehicle involved in a serious hit-and-run crash Monday, July 18 in Philadelphia. A 29-year-old woman was crossing Haverford Avenue at 50th Street with two children, ages 13 and three, and another adult when a dark four-door vehicle turning left struck her and the kids around 9:50 p.m., Philadelphia police said. The driver fled the scene, police said. The unidentified woman was taken to Presbyterian Hospital, where she remained in critical condition Thursday, July 21. Anyone with information is ur…

by Nicole Acosta

07/21/2022

Police & Fire

Authorities ID Motorcyclist Killed In Whitehall Crash The motorcyclist killed in a crash Wednesday, July 20 in Whitehall Township has been identified, authorities said. Justin T. Beers, 24, of Whitehall Township, died when the motorcycle he was riding crashed into another vehicle on the 4000 block of South Church Street around 5:40 p.m., according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. Beers was pronounced dead at the scene. His cause of death was determined to be multiple blunt force injuries, and his manner of death was accidental, the coroner's office said. Meanwhile, tributes poured in for Beers on Facebook. Can’t believe this still…

by Nicole Acosta

07/21/2022

Police & Fire

Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine Seized In Delco Drug Bust: DA Multiple ounces of fentanyl and crack cocaine were seized along with cash and other drug paraphernalia during a drug bust in Delaware County, authorities said. Tajifa Massey, 38, and Anthony Thomas, 58, were arrested Friday, July 15 after detectives served a warrant on a home on the 3300 block of Chichester Avenue in Upper Chichester, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said. A search yielded the following items: Approximately three ounces of fentanyl Approximately five ounces of crack cocaine An unspecified amount of cash Scales Baggies A powdered substance used t…

by Nicole Acosta

07/20/2022

Schools

Man Wanted For Murder In Upper Darby, Police Say Police in Delaware County are seeking the public's help in locating a wanted man. Abdul Rafi Muhsin is wanted on a first-degree murder charge in connection with an incident that happened in May, Upper Darby police said. Muhsin is known to frequent parts of Philadelphia, particularly the Germantown/Mount Airy/West Oak Lane sections, police said. Anyone with information on Muhsin's whereabouts is asked to contact the Upper Darby Police Department at 610-734-7693.

by Nicole Acosta

07/20/2022

Police & Fire

'Serious' Motorcycle Crash Closes Roads In Whitehall Township: Police A serious crash involving a motorcycle caused road closures in Whitehall Township Wednesday, July 20, authorities said. An unidentified man apparently died in the crash on South Church Street, WFMZ reports. The road was closed between Chestnut Street and Bridge Street sometime around 6 p.m., Whitehall Township police said on Twitter. Serious accident involving motorcycle on South Church St between Chestnut St and Bridge St. Roadway will be closed. Avoid the area if possible. — Whitehall_Township_Police (@Whitehall_PD) July 20, 2022 Police are urging motorists to steer clear of the a…

by Nicole Acosta

07/20/2022

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