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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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Lifestyle
Rapper Meek Mill Vows To Remove Guns From 'Killadelphia' Streets Rapper Meek Mill Vows To Remove Guns From 'Killadelphia' Streets
Rapper Meek Mill Vows To Remove Guns From 'Killadelphia' Streets Rapper Meek Mill criticized media priorities and pledged to combat gun violence in Philadelphia— referring to the city as “Killadelphia”—in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Dec. 11. He also called out Bucks County officials over what he described as unfair treatment of his cousin, highlighting systemic issues within the criminal justice system. Meek Mill called out the press for focusing on corporate scandals instead of the ongoing violence in his hometown. “100 kids get murdered in my hood [and] the press [is] stuck on one CEO … I will never get it!” the rapper wrote, exp…

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Traffic
Traffic Backed Up For Miles After Crash On I-83 In York County (DEVELOPING) Traffic Backed Up For Miles After Crash On I-83 In York County (DEVELOPING)
Traffic Backed Up For Miles After Crash On I-83 In York County (Developing) A crash on Interstate 83 in Newberry Township caused severe traffic delays on Friday, Dec. 13, authorities announced. The collision occurred in the northbound lanes near Exit 32 for Route 382/Newberrytown around 12:30 p.m., Newberry Township emergency officials said. Crews responded quickly, blocking the highway and diverting vehicles as traffic began backing up for several miles. Details surrounding the cause of the crash or possible injuries remain unclear. Emergency personnel are working to clear the scene, but residual delays are expected into the afternoon. Motorists are advised to av…

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Police & Fire
Drunk Woman Attacks Driver After Crash At Hollywood Casino: Police Drunk Woman Attacks Driver After Crash At Hollywood Casino: Police
Drunk Woman Attacks Driver After Crash At Hollywood Casino: Police A Morgantown woman is accused of drunkenly attacking another driver following a crash at Hollywood Casino, Caernarvon Township police said in a release dated Friday, Dec. 13. Sara Soika, 55, allegedly pulled out from a stop sign in front of another vehicle in the casino's parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, police said. After coming to a sudden stop, Soika reportedly exited her vehicle and attacked the other driver, causing the victim to crash into the rear of Soika's car while attempting to escape, authorities said. Officers responding to the incident determined that Soika had a blood …

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Philmont Avenue Reopened After Crash In Huntingdon Valley (UPDATE) Philmont Avenue Reopened After Crash In Huntingdon Valley (UPDATE)
Philmont Avenue Reopened After Crash In Huntingdon Valley (Update) Philmont Avenue in Huntingdon Valley has reopened after being closed due to a vehicle crash, Lower Moreland Township police announced on Friday, Dec. 13 at 12:03 p.m. The crash, which initially blocked Philmont Avenue between Byberry Road and Pine Road, has been cleared, police said at 11:02 a.m. Drivers can now resume travel through the area. Authorities thanked the public for their patience during the road closure.

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Police & Fire
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Deer Park Crash: Police Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Deer Park Crash: Police
Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Deer Park Crash: Police A pedestrian was struck by a car and seriously injured on Commack Road in Deer Park, Suffolk County Police said on Friday, Dec. 13. The crash occurred when Daniel Martinez, 49, of North Babylon, was driving his 2022 Hyundai Elantra southbound near Marcus Boulevard and hit a man who was in the roadway at 6:10 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, according to police. The pedestrian was rushed to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he is being treated for serious injuries. Martinez was not hurt in the crash, police added. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check as the investiga…

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News
Suffolk County Father Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Daughter: DA Suffolk County Father Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Daughter: DA
Suffolk County Father Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Daughter: DA A 56-year-old man from Islip was convicted of sexually abusing his daughter over the course of two years, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Thursday, Dec. 12. The District Attorney’s Office is not naming the defendant in order to avoid identifying the victim of a sex crime. The jury found the defendant guilty of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and related charges for abusing his daughter, beginning when she was 15 years old, according to Tierney. In February 2023, the then 17-year-old victim disclosed the abuse to a teacher following a specific incident of s…

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Child Shot, Chambersburg Man Arrested For Gun Offenses: Police Child Shot, Chambersburg Man Arrested For Gun Offenses: Police
Child Shot, Chambersburg Man Arrested For Gun Offenses: Police A child was hospitalized after being shot on Birch Street in Chambersburg, where a local man was later arrested on firearms charges, police announced on Friday, Dec. 13. The shooting happened on the 200 block of Birch Street at 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, according to Chambersburg Police. Officers found a child suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was taken to Chambersburg Hospital and later flown to an advanced care facility for treatment, authorities said. As part of their investigation, police arrested Anthony McCune on firearms-related offenses. The incident is bel…

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PA Doctor Illegally Prescribes Suboxone In Basement Office: DA PA Doctor Illegally Prescribes Suboxone In Basement Office: DA
PA Doctor Illegally Prescribes Suboxone In Basement Office: DA A Bucks County doctor has been charged with improperly and illegally prescribing Suboxone to patients in a basement office, authorities announced on Thursday, Dec. 12. Dr. Kenneth Fox, 55, of Jenkintown, Montgomery County, faces 12 counts each of administration of any controlled substance by a practitioner and furnishing false or fraudulent records and three counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, according to Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. Fox, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, operated out of a basement office on Frosty Hollow Road in Middletown Towns…

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Fatal Carjacking Of US Army Vet, Mom Leads To Murder Charges In Philadelphia Fatal Carjacking Of US Army Vet, Mom Leads To Murder Charges In Philadelphia
Fatal Carjacking Of US Army Vet, Mom Leads To Murder Charges In Philadelphia A mom and US Army veteran was killed during a carjacking in Philadelphia, and a 21-year-old man has been charged in connection with the incident, police announced on Thursday, Dec. 12. Tysean Forsythe, of the 800 block of North 20th Street, is facing multiple charges, including Murder, Carjacking, and Conspiracy, in connection with the death of 47-year-old Heather Rainey on Saturday, June 22, according to police. The incident unfolded at approximately 10:39 p.m. when 26th District Officers responded to a report of a “Person with a Gun” on the 700 block of West Poplar Street, authorities sai…

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Armed Robbery At Norristown Quick Mart: Police Seek Public's Help Armed Robbery At Norristown Quick Mart: Police Seek Public's Help
Armed Robbery At Norristown Quick Mart: Police Seek Public's Help A suspect armed with a silver handgun held employees at gunpoint and robbed a Norristown convenience store, police announced on Thursday, Dec. 12. The robbery occurred at the Quick Mart Food & Tobacco store on the 100 block of West Logan Street around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, according to Norristown police. The man entered the store, threatened employees with the firearm, and stole cash from the registers before fleeing south on Locust Street on foot, authorities said. Norristown police are urging the community to help identify the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to c…

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