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Jillian Pikora

Assistant Managing Editor

jpikora@dailyvoice.com

Jillian is an editor and reporter based out of Pennsylvania's capital city of Harrisburg. She has a degree in Political Science and is a former political campaign manager. Over the past decade, she has worked as a staff reporter and freelance writer at Sisters Magazine, The Tempest, Huffington Post, CairoScene, and several other outlets. Prior to joining Daily Voice, Jillian worked as a digital news editor at Hearst's local NBC affiliate, WGAL News 8. She currently manages and reports stories in Pennsylvania for Daily Voice.

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PA Politician Ran Voter Fraud Scheme To Win Mayoral Race—And Still Lost: Delco DA PA Politician Ran Voter Fraud Scheme To Win Mayoral Race—And Still Lost: Delco DA
PA Politician Ran Voter Fraud Scheme To Win Mayoral Race—And Still Lost: Delco DA A Pennsylvania politician allegedly schemed to rig his own mayoral election— and still lost. Millbourne Borough Council Vice President MD Nurul Hasan is accused of falsifying nearly three dozen voter registrations and illegally casting ballots in a desperate bid to secure a 2021 mayoral victory, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced on Wednesday, March 5. Hasan, who ultimately lost by nearly 30 votes, allegedly exploited Pennsylvania’s online voter registration system to change non-residents' addresses, obtain mail-in ballots, and submit votes for himself, authoritie…

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Caught Red-Handed: NJ Duo Busted Mid-Burglary At Skippack Pharmacy, PSP Says Caught Red-Handed: NJ Duo Busted Mid-Burglary At Skippack Pharmacy, PSP Says
Caught Red-Handed: NJ Duo Busted Mid-Burglary At Skippack Pharmacy, PSP Says Two New Jersey men were nabbed mid-heist inside a Montgomery County pharmacy, caught with stolen prescription drugs in hand, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, March 5. Benjamin Nadler of Princeton and Fernando Azcona of South Brunswick were busted inside Skippack Pharmacy, 4118 Skippack Pike, after a dramatic pre-dawn break-in at 2:17 a.m. on Monday, March 4, authorities said. The pharmacy owner spotted them live on surveillance cameras and called PSP Skippack. When troopers arrived, they found a getaway car with its lights on in a nearby parking lot. That’s when Nadler walk…

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Prostitution, 'Unauthorized' Massage At Amityville Spa Leads To Two Arrests Prostitution, 'Unauthorized' Massage At Amityville Spa Leads To Two Arrests
Prostitution, 'Unauthorized' Massage At Amityville Spa Leads To Two Arrests Two women were arrested on prostitution and unauthorized practice charges during a raid at an Amityville massage parlor, Suffolk County police announced on Wednesday, March 5. First Precinct Crime Section officers and First Squad detectives, alongside the Village of Amityville Fire Marshal, conducted the raid at Heaven on Earth Foot Spa, located at 148 Broadway, following numerous community complaints, police said. Xiuzhi Jiangs, 54, of Commack, and Xiuli Shi, 62, of Flushing, were both charged with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a Class E felony, and Prostitution, a misdemeanor, …

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Teen Convicted Of Murdering Allentown Football Player Over Bag Of Chips: DA Teen Convicted Of Murdering Allentown Football Player Over Bag Of Chips: DA
Teen Convicted Of Murdering Allentown Football Player Over Bag Of Chips: DA An Allentown teenager has been convicted of first-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of 15-year-old Treshawn Tracy at a city park, authorities announced on Wednesday, March 5. Elijah Patterson, now 19, was found guilty following a three-day trial of First-Degree Murder, Firearms Not to be Carried Without a License, and Possession of a Firearm by a Minor, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan. Tracy, a sophomore at William Allen High School and a junior varsity football player, was shot and killed at Stevens' Park, 630 N. 6th Street, on Sept. 25, 2022. He was …

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PA Trooper Armed With Gun, Knife Stalked Witness In Child Abuse Case: Affidavit PA Trooper Armed With Gun, Knife Stalked Witness In Child Abuse Case: Affidavit
PA Trooper Armed With Gun, Knife Stalked Witness In Child Abuse Case: Affidavit A Pennsylvania State Police trooper stalked, harassed, and intimidated a witness in a child abuse investigation, even lurking behind their home in the woods with a loaded Glock and a knife, authorities announced on Tuesday, March 4. Christopher Young, 34, bombarded the witness with calls and texts, begging them not to testify before showing up at their Schuylkill County home in the middle of the night, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office and state police. "I Take Death" Young became increasingly desperate as the witness' court date approached, as detailed in the affi…

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Skeletal Remains In Allentown ID'd As Missing 22-Year-Old Giovanni Zambrano: Coroner (UPDATE) Skeletal Remains In Allentown ID'd As Missing 22-Year-Old Giovanni Zambrano: Coroner (UPDATE)
Skeletal Remains In Allentown ID'd As Missing 22-Year-Old Giovanni Zambrano: Coroner (Update) The skeletal remains found in a wooded area of Allentown have been positively identified as 22-year-old Giovanni Zambrano, who had been reported missing since August 2024, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office announced on Thursday, March 6. Zambrano was pronounced dead at 2:26 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, after being discovered in the 300 block of Sumner Avenue, officials said. Post-mortem dental radiographs confirmed his identity, and an autopsy determined the manner of death as suicide, according to the coroner’s office. Zambrano had last been seen in the 400 block of North 5th Street on …

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Firefighter Kaleb Barker Killed In Tragic Accident: Pennsylvania Fire Community Mourns Firefighter Kaleb Barker Killed In Tragic Accident: Pennsylvania Fire Community Mourns
Firefighter Kaleb Barker Killed In Tragic Accident: Pennsylvania Fire Community Mourns A devastating accident claimed the life of Danville firefighter Kaleb Barker, officials announced on Wednesday, March 3. Barker, a dedicated member of the Danville Fire Department and the Danville Professional Firefighters Association, tragically died in the incident on Tuesday night, March 5. Details surrounding the accident have not yet been released. His loss has sent shockwaves through the firefighting community, with officials calling for prayers and support for his grieving family and colleagues. "May his life inspire your continued commitment to serving with honor and distinction," …

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Illegal Gambling Machines Make Manager ‘Unlucky’ At Shirley's Lucky Smoke Shop: Police Illegal Gambling Machines Make Manager ‘Unlucky’ At Shirley's Lucky Smoke Shop: Police
Illegal Gambling Machines Make Manager ‘Unlucky’ At Shirley's Lucky Smoke Shop: Police A Shirley smoke shop manager was arrested after police discovered illegal gambling machines inside the store, Suffolk County Police announced on Tuesday, March 4. Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers responded to numerous community complaints and conducted an inspection at Lucky Smoke Shop and Beer, located at 20 Floyd Road, at approximately 4 p.m., authorities said. During the inspection, officers found three electronic gambling machines in the rear of the business. The devices were seized, police said. The store’s manager, Ankit Patel, 30, of Selden, was charged with Possession of a G…

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Palmyra Family Left With Nothing After Raging Fire Destroys Home—How You Can Help Palmyra Family Left With Nothing After Raging Fire Destroys Home—How You Can Help
Palmyra Family Left With Nothing After Raging Fire Destroys Home—How You Can Help A Palmyra family lost everything when a raging fire tore through their home, forcing them to flee with just the clothes on their backs as firefighters battled the intense flames, authorities said. Flames erupted inside the frame duplex on the 300 block of North College Street around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, rapidly engulfing the first floor before spreading to the second floor and roof in brutal cold and windy conditions, according to the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Company. With the fire raging out of control, a second alarm was struck, drawing in mutual aid companies to help. Within min…

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Break-In At Shoreham Nuclear Facility: Five Suspects Cut Through Fence, Police Say Break-In At Shoreham Nuclear Facility: Five Suspects Cut Through Fence, Police Say
Break-In At Shoreham Nuclear Facility: Five Suspects Cut Through Fence, Police Say Five intruders cut through a fence and broke into the Shoreham Nuclear Power Facility, sparking a police investigation and a public call for tips, Suffolk County police announced on Wednesday, March 5. Armed with bolt cutters, the group sliced through the security fence at 2 Lilco Road on Thursday, Feb. 8, police said. The breach caused $2,800 in damage before the suspects vanished. Authorities have not revealed whether the intruders reached any sensitive areas inside the facility. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest. Know som…

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