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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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Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (VIDEO) Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (VIDEO)
Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (Video) The black box from the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance that crashed in Northeast Philadelphia has been located, providing investigators with a key piece of evidence to determine the cause of the deadly crash, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced Sunday evening, Feb. 2. Black Box, Flight Data Components Recovered The cockpit voice recorder (CVR), commonly referred to as a black box, was found buried eight feet underground at the crash site, officials said. Investigators also recovered the plane’s enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS), which may contain flight data cru…

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Police & Fire
Two Killed In Fiery Head-On Crash On John Fries Highway: PA State Police Two Killed In Fiery Head-On Crash On John Fries Highway: PA State Police
Two Killed In Fiery Head-On Crash On John Fries Highway: PA State Police A fiery head-on collision on John Fries Highway in Milford Township claimed two lives, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Feb. 3. Two people died in a devastating crash on John Fries Highway (State Route 663) north of Brinkman Road in Milford Township around 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, investigators said. A northbound vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic, striking another car head-on. The force of the impact sent one vehicle into a wooded area before it was hit again by a southbound car. The second collision caused the car to erupt in flames, and the two occupants were unable…

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Police & Fire
Hit-Run: Bus Runs Over Sleeping Pedestrian In Philadelphia, Leaves Scene Hit-Run: Bus Runs Over Sleeping Pedestrian In Philadelphia, Leaves Scene
Hit-Run: Bus Runs Over Sleeping Pedestrian In Philadelphia, Leaves Scene A bus ran over a man who was sleeping on the curb and drove away, leaving him critically injured in Center City, Philadelphia police announced on Monday, Feb. 3. The crash happened at 13th and Sansom streets at 9:43 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2, according to the department’s Crash Investigation Division. The 23-year-old pedestrian was lying on the curb area when the bus struck him, according to PPD. The driver did not stop. Philadelphia Fire Department medics transported the man to Jefferson University Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. Police have not yet identified the bus i…

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Man Killed, Three Hurt In Shooting Outside Allentown Lounge: Police Man Killed, Three Hurt In Shooting Outside Allentown Lounge: Police
Man Killed, Three Hurt In Shooting Outside Allentown Lounge: Police A 32-year-old man was killed and three others were wounded in a shooting outside a nightclub in Allentown, authorities announced on Sunday, Feb. 2. The shooting erupted around 4 a.m. at the BKK Lounge, located in the 1500 block of Union Boulevard, following a fight between two groups inside the club, Allentown police said. The dispute spilled into the parking lot, where security attempted to break up the altercation before gunfire rang out. Officers and paramedics arrived to find four victims suffering from gunshot wounds. All four were rushed to a nearby hospital, but one victim—whose na…

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Mom, Daughter Killed In Philadelphia Learjet Crash While Returning Home From Medical Treatment Mom, Daughter Killed In Philadelphia Learjet Crash While Returning Home From Medical Treatment
Mom, Daughter Killed In Philadelphia Learjet Crash While Returning Home From Medical Treatment The pediatric patient and mother aboard the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance that crashed and exploded in Northeast Philadelphia have been identified as Valentina Guzman Murillo, 12, and her mother, Lizeth Murillo Osuna, 31, of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, officials confirmed. Valentina had been in Philadelphia since August 2024, receiving treatment for myelomeningocele, a severe spinal cord malformation, at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia, family friends told Reforma. She had been discharged on Jan. 31 and was returning home with her mother when their Learjet 55 (XA-UCI) crashed just 30 seco…

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Police & Fire
Lake Grove Woman Killed In Nesconset Highway Hit-And-Run ID'd: Police (UPDATE) Lake Grove Woman Killed In Nesconset Highway Hit-And-Run ID'd: Police (UPDATE)
Lake Grove Woman Killed In Nesconset Highway Hit-And-Run ID'd: Police (Update) A 24-year-old woman killed in a hit-and-run crash while crossing Nesconset Highway in Lake Grove has been identified, Suffolk County Police announced on Sunday, Feb. 2. Sampada Aduulla, of Lake Grove, was struck by an eastbound vehicle near Hallock Road at 6:20 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, police said. The driver fled the scene. Aduulla was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the police. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6555 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

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Philly Psychiatrist Billed Medicaid For Phantom Visits—Now Owes $900K: Feds Philly Psychiatrist Billed Medicaid For Phantom Visits—Now Owes $900K: Feds
Philly Psychiatrist Billed Medicaid For Phantom Visits—Now Owes $900K: Feds A Philadelphia psychiatrist and his mental health clinic must cough up $900,000 after allegedly billing Medicaid for thousands of bogus patient visits, federal authorities announced Monday, Jan. 27. Dr. Ghodrat Pirooz Sholevar and Nueva Vida Multicultural/Multilingual Behavioral Health, Inc. allegedly orchestrated a years-long scheme, charging Medicaid for full 15-minute medication management appointments that often lasted mere minutes—or never happened at all—according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Sholevar and Nueva Vida ran three mental health cl…

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Weather
Winter Or Spring? Punxsutawney Phil Has Spoken (VIDEO) Winter Or Spring? Punxsutawney Phil Has Spoken (VIDEO)
Winter Or Spring? Punxsutawney Phil Has Spoken (Video) The moment has arrived — Punxsutawney Phil has made his annual prediction, and the results are in. As thousands gathered at Gobbler’s Knob in the early morning cold on Sunday, Feb. 2, Phil emerged from his burrow for the 139th Groundhog Day ceremony. With the world watching, the top-hatted Inner Circle carefully observed Phil’s behavior before announcing the forecast: VISIT PA ☃️ Six more weeks of winter! Phil spotted his shadow, signaling that winter isn’t over just yet. The crowd groaned, while snow lovers cheered, embracing the extra weeks of chilly weather. How Reliable Is …

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Police & Fire
Taxi Driver Mugged By Teen Trio In West Hempstead: Police Taxi Driver Mugged By Teen Trio In West Hempstead: Police
Taxi Driver Mugged By Teen Trio In West Hempstead: Police A taxi driver was robbed and attacked by three teens during a ride in West Hempstead, Nassau County police announced on Saturday, Feb. 1. The 21-year-old driver was transporting the suspects near June Place and Theresa Avenue at 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, when they allegedly turned on him, police said. The trio assaulted the driver before stealing cash from the center console and fleeing on foot. Investigators later identified the suspects as 19-year-old Chance Richardson of Valley Stream, along with two juveniles, ages 16 and 17, whose names were not released due to their age, according to…

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Hunters Find Human Remains In Harrisburg Homeless Encampment: Susquehanna Police Hunters Find Human Remains In Harrisburg Homeless Encampment: Susquehanna Police
Hunters Find Human Remains In Harrisburg Homeless Encampment: Susquehanna Police Human remains were discovered in a homeless encampment in a wooded area of Susquehanna Township, sparking an investigation, authorities announced on Saturday, Feb. 1. Hunters found the remains north of Elmerton Avenue near Kohn Road around 1:40 p.m. and alerted the Susquehanna Township Police Department, officials said. Detectives are working with the Dauphin County Coroner’s Office and Pennsylvania Capitol Police to determine the circumstances surrounding the discovery. Authorities have not released identifying details about the remains or the potential cause of death. Anyone with inform…

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