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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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Lifestyle

Casting Call Announced In The DMV Area For New CNN Political True Crime Show A casting call has been announced for a new CNN political true crime show set to film in the DMV area, according to AuditionsFree. The shoot is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 7 through Nov. 18, with exact locations not yet determined. Non-union actors of all ethnicities in the 20s to 60s age range are encouraged to apply by filling out this form. The gig, which is casting various look-alikes and political figures, will pay $250 for lead actors and $220 for supporting roles. To learn more about the opportunity, click here.

by Nicole Acosta

10/27/2022

Police & Fire

Peeping Tom Caught Illegally Installing Hidden Camera Inside DC Home, Police Say A 41-year-old self-employed contractor is facing charges after authorities say he installed a hidden camera inside a DC home. The incidents happened between Monday, June 20, and Thursday, June 23 on the 1100 block of 3rd Street in Southwest, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Eddy Giron, of Hyattsville, Maryland, was hired to complete home improvement and remodeling work at the home when he placed the camera without the victims' knowledge, police said. One of the residents eventually found the hidden camera and contacted the police. An arrest warrant was then issued for…

by Nicole Acosta

10/26/2022

Police & Fire

Registered Sex Offender Caught Soliciting Minor For Sex, Sexual Abuse At Virginia Park: Police A 69-year-old registered sex offender in Virginia is facing new charges after authorities say he solicited a minor for sex and sexually abused them in public. Daniel H. Sutton, of Herndon, was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 26, and charged with felony transportation of a juvenile for the purpose of an illicit sex act and misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a minor, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. The man is accused of contacting a child on an online platform and arranging to meet in person, police said. Sutton traveled to the boy's home, picked him up, and drove to t…

by Nicole Acosta

10/26/2022

Police & Fire

Blues Alley Strong: Fire Breaks Out In Historic Georgetown Jazz Club A fire broke out at a historic Georgetown Jazz club, authorities said. The Blues Alley Jazz Club went up in flames around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, just 30 minutes before a scheduled performance, WJLA reports. No serious injuries were reported in the blaze, which broke out in the attic space, according to DC Fire and EMS. Fire in the attic space of this old building posed real challenges for firefighters. The fire burning below quickly compromised the roof, causing 1 firefighter to partially fall through. He quickly extricated himself. https://t.co/8I5UNF0VK6 — DC Fire and EMS (@d…

by Nicole Acosta

10/26/2022

Politics

Veteran Maryland Administrator Tabbed As New Prince William County Executive A veteran Maryland administrator has been tabbed as Prince William County's newest county executive. Christopher Shorter, who has more than 18 years of experience in local government operations, will start his role on Jan. 3, 2023. As Prince William County Executive, Shorter will oversee and manage a workforce of more than 6,200 full-and part-time permanent employees. Most recently, Shorter has spent the last two years as City Administrator with the Baltimore City government. Before joining Baltimore City, Shorter served as Assistant City Manager for Health Environment, Culture, and …

by Nicole Acosta

10/26/2022

Police & Fire

Targeted Shooting At Manassas Hotel Under Investigation After Man Found Shot, Police Say A man was injured in what police say was a targeted shooting at a hotel in Virginia on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The 34-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds around 4:20 a.m. at the Courtyard Marriot located at 10701 Battleview Pkwy in Manassas, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The victim was treated at the scene before being brought to an area hospital, where he is expected to survive, police said. Investigators say the man and an acquaintance were in the hotel parking lot when shots were fired, striking the victim. The other person fled prior b…

by Nicole Acosta

10/26/2022

Police & Fire

Woman Reported Missing In Virginia May Be In Pennsylvania, Police Say Police say a woman reported missing in Virginia may be in Pennsylvania. Anna J. Midas, 28, was last seen around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23 on the 7800 block of Woodall Road in Norfolk, local police said in a Tuesday, Oct. 25 alert. They describe her as having mental health issues and someone who may need medical attention. Midas drives a black four-door Ford Fiesta with Virginia plates and may have traveled to Philadelphia, according to police. She is described as 5'8" and 170 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. The woman was last seen wearing a pink ball cap, a long black …

by Nicole Acosta

10/26/2022

Police & Fire

DC Infant's Death Being Investigated As Homicide, Police Say The death of a 1.5-month-old baby in Northeast DC is being investigated as a homicide, authorities said. Officers were called to the unit block of 61st Street just before 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 21 on a report of an unconscious child, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The infant was found unresponsive and was rushed to an area hospital, where they died, police said. Authorities identified the baby as 1.5-month-old Storm Serenity Frazier, of Northeast, DC. An autopsy on the young child's body revealed that the cause of death was injuries consistent with an assault, and the ma…

by Nicole Acosta

10/26/2022

Police & Fire

Leesburg Police Chief Gregory Brown In Virginia Set To Retire After Decades Of Service A popular police chief in Virginia is set to retire after decades of service. Leesburg Chief of Police Gregory C. Brown will officially retire on Dec. 1 after 26 years of service in the Leesburg and Loudoun community, the department announced on Thursday, Oct. 20. Brown has held the position of chief since Oct. 3, 2016, and has since expanded the department to a staff of 90 sworn officers and 18 civilians. He began his law enforcement career with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department in 1996 and joined the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office in 1997, w…

by Nicole Acosta

10/26/2022

Police & Fire

Motorcyclist Killed In Fairfax County Crash, Police Say A motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Virginia, authorities said. The wreck happened at West Ox Road and Penderbrook Drive in Fair Oaks on Tuesday, Oct. 25, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Officers are on scene of a three vehicle crash at West Ox Rd/Penderbrook Dr in Fair Oaks. A motorcyclist has been pronounced deceased. Southbound West Ox traffic is being detoured. Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit are responding. pic.twitter.com/tDVSq6ij0H — Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) October 25, 2022 The deadly incident shut down southbo…

by Nicole Acosta

10/26/2022

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