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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

Former State Department Employee Admits To Sexual Conduct With Philippine Minors: DOJ A former state department employee admitted in court to having sexual conduct with Philippine minors, authorities said. Dean Edward Cheves, 63, pleaded guilty to two counts of engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place on Monday, Oct. 24, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Cheves met multiple minors over the Internet while serving at the US Embassy in the Philippines from 2017 to 2021, federal officials said. From Dec. 2020 to March 2021, the man communicated online with a then 15 to 16-year-old Philippine juvenile, who he paid …

by Nicole Acosta

10/25/2022

News

Alert Issued For Endangered Teen Reported Missing In Virginia Authorities in Prince William County are asking for the public's help in locating an endangered teenage boy who has gone missing. Christopher Canales, 16, left his home on Lacebark Elm Court in Woodbridge around 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, Prince William County police said. Later that evening, the teen sent concerning statements to a family member, according to police. He is believed to be missing under voluntary circumstances and may be in need of assistance which qualifies him as endangered. Canales is described as being 6-foot-5 and weighs approximately 190 pounds. He h…

by Nicole Acosta

10/25/2022

Police & Fire

Wanted Stafford Man Charged With Abduction, Battery After Fleeing Scene Of Domestic Assault A 55-year-old fugitive from Stafford was arrested on multiple charges, including battery and abduction, after fleeing the scene of a domestic assault, authorities said. Chaos began when David Jackson assaulted a victim after an argument inside a home on the 2200 block of Garrisonville Road around 5:40 pm. on Friday, Oct. 21, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. After the incident, Jackson blocked the exit, preventing the victim from leaving, police said. Rather than calling for help, he got into a vehicle and tried to flee — only to end up crashing into two black archway…

by Nicole Acosta

10/25/2022

News

Virginia Family Looking For New Dog Reunites With Old Dog At Shelter A Virginia family had a heartwarming reunion with their old dog while looking to adopt a new dog. The tight-knit group had been looking for a new pet but just hadn't felt a connection yet. But, when they went to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, they were met with an unexpected surprise. "As they were leaving, one of the kids noticed the pictures of more available dogs… and suddenly there was a connection, because one of our dogs looked just like their last dog," the shelter wrote in Friday, Oct. 21 Facebook post. After getting a closer look, the family realized it was their dog, who h…

by Nicole Acosta

10/25/2022

Politics

Fetterman Holds Narrow Lead Over Oz, New Poll Shows One of the most closely watched Senate races this midterm election year is becoming clearer, according to a new poll released by CNN. The data shows Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman leading Republican candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz 51 percent to 45 percent among expected voters. The advantage is "narrowly outside of the survey’s margin of error," the outlet says. The poll was conducted from Oct. 13 to 17 and surveyed 901 registered voters in Pennsylvania. Fetterman and Oz are competing to replace retiring Republican Sen. Pat Toomey. ALSO SEE: Obama Runs Ad Campaign For Fetterman Fett…

by Nicole Acosta

10/25/2022

Police & Fire

Driver Killed In Route 1 Crash Was Pulled From Vehicle By Good Samaritan: Report A driver died and a passenger was injured in a one-car crash on Route 1 in Bucks County, LevittownNow reports. The vehicle traveled on the southbound median before crashing into the West Interchange bridge support near West Gilliam Avenue on the Langhorne and Middletown Township border around 6:30 p.m Sunday, Oct. 23, the outlet says citing a local fire official. The unidentified driver, who was trapped inside the car, was pulled out by a Good Samaritan, but was eventually pronounced dead at the scene, according to the outlet. Meanwhile, the passenger was taken to a local hospital for treat…

by Nicole Acosta

10/24/2022

Police & Fire

Teen Hit-Run Driver Leads Police On Short Chase Through Bucks County A teenager who fled the scene of a hit-and-run crash in Doylestown led police on a short chase into Buckingham Township, where he was eventually arrested on Monday, Oct. 24, authorities said. Chaos began around 8:15 a.m. when police say a silver Nissan Murano was spotted fleeing the Doylestown crash scene. The vehicle, with the PA license plate number KYJ-7716, was also wanted in connection with an armed carjacking, police learned. Buckingham patrol officers later spotted the SUV traveling northbound on Route 202 and tried to stop the vehicle, but it fled on Holicong Road, they said. …

by Nicole Acosta

10/24/2022

Lifestyle

This PA City Ranks Among Best Places To Celebrate Halloween In America Spooky season is here! And one Pennsylvania city has been named among the best in America to indulge. WalletHub looked at 22 key metrics in 100 of America's largest cities ranging from costume stores per capita to safety to potential trick-or-treat stops. According to its findings, Philadelphia came in at No. 30 overall best city Halloween, and No. 17 for trick-or-treater friendliness. The No. 1 city for Halloween revelers is New York City, and San Fransisco is close behind. The average American household is expected to spend $100.45 on Halloween expenses this year, WalletHub says. That m…

by Nicole Acosta

10/24/2022

Police & Fire

Janitor Wanted In Sexual Assault Of Patient At PA Addiction Treatment Center, Police Say Police are looking for a man who is accused of sexually assaulting a female patient at the Delaware County addiction treatment center where he worked. Tavonte Tacore Tate, 29, a janitor at the Mirmont Treatment Center on Yearsley Mill Road in Media, allegedly walked into the victim's room while she was asleep and sexually assaulted her around 11:45 a.m. on Sept. 24, Pennsylvania State Police said. On Thursday, Oct. 13, an arrest warrant was issued for Tate on charges of aggravated incident assault (without consent), aggravated indecent assault (complainant is unconscious), in…

by Nicole Acosta

10/24/2022

Obituaries

Bethlehem Athlete, Temple University Student Dies After Battling Diabetes Complications, 21 Lehigh Valley native and celebrated athlete John Peter Jones died Thursday, Oct. 13 from complications of type 1 diabetes. He was 21. Born in Allentown, Jones graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem in 2020, and was a junior at Temple University in Philadelphia, where he was pursuing a degree in finance, his obituary says. Jones was known for his outgoing and humble personality. At three years old, he began swimming with the Bethlehem Stars Swim Team at the Bethlehem YMCA before joining his high school's swim team and later coaching at local youth organizations, according to his ob…

by Nicole Acosta

10/24/2022

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