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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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School Bus, Truck, Car Involved In Quarryville Crash, Trapping Driver: Firefighters School Bus, Truck, Car Involved In Quarryville Crash, Trapping Driver: Firefighters
School Bus, Truck, Car Involved In Quarryville Crash, Trapping Driver: Firefighters A crash involving a school bus, a truck and trailer, and a car left one person trapped at Route 372 and May Post Office Road in Eden Township, officials said. The accident was reported at 6:54 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, prompting a response from the Quarryville Fire Department (QFD) and Lancaster EMS (LEMSA), according to QFD. Upon arrival, firefighters removed two doors from the car to extricate the trapped victim, who sustained only minor injuries, the department said. Fire police from QFD and the Bart Township Fire Company helped control traffic while crews secured the vehicles an…

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Police & Fire
Deer Park Man Sold Psychedelic Mushrooms, Booze In Bethpage: Nassau Police Deer Park Man Sold Psychedelic Mushrooms, Booze In Bethpage: Nassau Police
Deer Park Man Sold Psychedelic Mushrooms, Booze In Bethpage: Nassau Police A Deer Park man was caught selling psychedelic mushrooms and alcohol without a license, Nassau County police announced on Thursday, March 13. Noel Alam, 29, of Albany Street, was arrested in Bethpage at 2:30 p.m. following a Narcotics/Vice Squad investigation, detectives said. Alam allegedly used social media to coordinate the sale of psilocybin mushrooms and alcoholic beverages. Officers found him in possession of the substances during the arrest, police said. He has been charged with: Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance (Fifth Degree) Criminal Possession of a Controlled Sub…

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News
Unlicensed Dentist Ran Illegal Practice Inside Bay Shore Home, Police Say Unlicensed Dentist Ran Illegal Practice Inside Bay Shore Home, Police Say
Unlicensed Dentist Ran Illegal Practice Inside Bay Shore Home, Police Say A woman is accused of running an illegal dental office out of a Bay Shore home, Suffolk County police announced on Thursday, March 13. Yolany Y. Mejia Carranza, 55, of Huntington Station, was arrested after detectives executed a search warrant at 1847 Heckscher Ave. and discovered a fully functioning dental office, authorities said. Investigators believe Mejia Carranza had also operated an unlicensed dental practice at 135 Broadway in Huntington Station, police said. She was charged with three counts of Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a class E felony. Mejia Carranza is currentl…

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Police & Fire
Stick Of Dynamite Explodes In Woman’s Hand In North Philadelphia: Police Stick Of Dynamite Explodes In Woman’s Hand In North Philadelphia: Police
Stick Of Dynamite Explodes In Woman’s Hand In North Philadelphia: Police A woman was injured when a stick of dynamite exploded in her hand in North Philadelphia on Thursday evening, March 13, authorities said. The blast happened around 7:08 p.m. on the 2000 block of North Stillman Street, according to police radio clips and 911 reports. Witnesses told authorities the woman had been handling the explosive when it detonated. The 66-year-old suffered serious injuries to both hands and was rushed by Philadelphia Fire Department medics to Temple University Hospital, where she was placed in stable condition, officials said. The Philadelphia Police Department’s bo…

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Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck In Chambersburg, Police Say Pedestrian Struck In Chambersburg, Police Say
Pedestrian Struck In Chambersburg, Police Say A pedestrian was struck in Chambersburg, prompting a heavy police and fire response at the intersection of South Main Street and Liberty Street, authorities said. The incident occurred on Thursday, March 13, according to the Chambersburg Police Department. Details about the victim’s condition have not been released. Drivers were initially urged to use caution due to the presence of emergency crews, but South Main Street is now fully reopened, police said in an evening update. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Woman Shot In Head During Lancaster Township Parking Lot Shootout, Shooter Wanted: Police Woman Shot In Head During Lancaster Township Parking Lot Shootout, Shooter Wanted: Police
Woman Shot In Head During Lancaster Township Parking Lot Shootout, Shooter Wanted: Police A 20-year-old woman was shot in the head when gunfire erupted in a Lancaster Township parking lot, and police are searching for one of the alleged shooters. Noel Robles, 23, is wanted on charges including aggravated assault, possession of a firearm prohibited, and recklessly endangering another person after the shootout at the Getty Mart on 1100 Millersville Pike, according to Lancaster Township Police. The violence broke out around 8:55 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, when three vehicles pulled into the parking lot. A confrontation between individuals led to a scuffle that quickly escalated…

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Police & Fire
Troopers Find Suicidal Man Dead From Gunshot Wound Inside Bucks County Home: PSP Troopers Find Suicidal Man Dead From Gunshot Wound Inside Bucks County Home: PSP
Troopers Find Suicidal Man Dead From Gunshot Wound Inside Bucks County Home: PSP A man was found dead inside his Milford Township home after Pennsylvania State Police troopers responded to a report of a suicidal person, authorities announced. Troopers from PSP Dublin were dispatched to the 1300 block of Fennel Road in Bucks County at approximately 4:20 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, police said in a statement. As troopers arrived, they heard a gunshot from inside the residence. Upon entering the home, they found a 56-year-old man suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, state police said. Troopers, along with Upper Bucks EMS and Upper Perkiomen EMS, attempted life-s…

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Lifestyle
Casting Call: Indie Film ‘Second Date’ Seeks Actors In Allentown Casting Call: Indie Film ‘Second Date’ Seeks Actors In Allentown
Casting Call: Indie Film ‘Second Date’ Seeks Actors In Allentown Actors looking to break into independent film have a chance to land a lead role in "Second Date", a short film set to be filmed in downtown Allentown, according to Genii Pictures. The production is currently casting for two male leads between 20 and 25 years old who are of Hispanic descent or can pass as Hispanic, the filmmakers announced. The roles include: Renny – A sharply dressed young man with a hidden agenda on a second date with Gabi. Benito – A young man unexpectedly caught in a chaotic situation with his date, Lena. The team is also searching for an actress to play Gabi, …

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News
21-Year-Old Killed After Crossing Into Oncoming Traffic In Bethlehem: Coroner 21-Year-Old Killed After Crossing Into Oncoming Traffic In Bethlehem: Coroner
21-Year-Old Killed After Crossing Into Oncoming Traffic In Bethlehem: Coroner A 21-year-old woman was killed after veering into oncoming traffic and crashing in Bethlehem, the Northampton County Coroner’s Office announced on Tuesday, March 11. Kelsey Anne Rodgers, of Bethlehem, was driving when her vehicle crossed the double-yellow line, hitting another car before slamming into a utility pole, Chief Deputy Coroner Sarah Keppel said. Rodgers died from blunt force trauma, and her death was ruled accidental, according to the coroner’s office. Details about Rodgers's life were not immediately available. Her family is invited to share information with Daily Voice by emai…

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Remains Of Premature Baby Found Buried Behind Lancaster County Home: Report Remains Of Premature Baby Found Buried Behind Lancaster County Home: Report
Remains Of Premature Baby Found Buried Behind Lancaster County Home: Report An investigation is underway after the remains of a premature baby were discovered buried in a box behind a home in Lancaster County, authorities confirmed to WGAL News 8 on Wednesday, March 12.  The baby girl’s remains were found in the backyard of a home on Village Square Drive in East Donegal Township, according to the Susquehanna Regional Police. The Lancaster County Coroner's Office took custody of the body over the weekend and examined the remains earlier this week, Coroner Dr. Steven Diamontoni told WGAL News 8. The cause of death was extreme prematurity prior to viability,…

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