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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Harrisburg Chief Equity Officer, City Council Candidate Karl Singleton Dies Harrisburg Chief Equity Officer, City Council Candidate Karl Singleton Dies
Harrisburg Chief Equity Officer, City Council Candidate Karl Singleton Dies Harrisburg Chief Equity and Compliance Officer Karl Singleton Jr., a 2025 candidate for city council, died at his home on Friday, March 15, city officials confirmed. Singleton, a 52-year-old Newark, New Jersey native, dedicated his life to public service, making a lasting impact on Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s government and community. His sudden passing sent shockwaves through local government and advocacy circles. Mayor Wanda Williams and Communications Director Mischelle Moyer confirmed his death to PennLive on Friday. Moyer said he died around 1:45 p.m. His cause and manner of death wer…
Armed Easton Man Shoots Self As Forks Township Officer Opens Fire: Pennsylvania State Police Armed Easton Man Shoots Self As Forks Township Officer Opens Fire: Pennsylvania State Police
Armed Easton Man Shoots Self As Forks Township Officer Opens Fire: Pennsylvania State Police A 65-year-old Easton man is dead after a dramatic police chase ended in an armed standoff and gunfire in Wind Gap Borough, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Sunday, March 16. Forks Township police and other departments pursued the man on Saturday night, March 15, until his 2016 Kia became disabled near North Broadway and Tribe Lane, state police said. As officers approached, the armed man shot himself while a Forks Township officer simultaneously fired their weapon, authorities said. Officers rushed to save the man’s life, but he was pronounced dead at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus. …
Felony Kidnapping Suspect Captured In Berks County: PA State Police Felony Kidnapping Suspect Captured In Berks County: PA State Police
Felony Kidnapping Suspect Captured In Berks County: PA State Police A Pennsylvania man wanted for felony kidnapping and assault in Delaware was captured during a traffic stop in Berks County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Sunday, March 16. John Charles Bell, 60, of St. Clair, was spotted driving along State Route 61 at Cabela Drive in Tilden Township at 8:58 a.m. on Friday, March 7, police said. Sgt. Cory Mengel conducted a felony traffic stop and took Bell into custody without incident, according to the release. Bell was booked into Berks County Central Booking on fugitive from justice charges. Delaware authorities placed a detainer on Bell, …
Man Fatally Shot In Driveway On Long Island, Suspect On The Run: Police Man Fatally Shot In Driveway On Long Island, Suspect On The Run: Police
Man Fatally Shot In Driveway On Long Island, Suspect On The Run: Police A man was shot and killed while sitting in a parked car outside his Central Islip home late Saturday night, March 15, Suffolk County police announced. Gustavo Godinez-Carcamo, 40, was in the driveway of his residence at 10 Anne Lane when a passenger inside the vehicle shot him at 11:52 p.m., authorities said. The suspect fled on foot. Godinez-Carcamo was rushed to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, where he was pronounced dead. Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating and urge anyone with information to call 631-852-6392 or submit an anonymous tip to…
Baseball Bat Road Rage Incident Near Middle Paxton School: PA State Police Baseball Bat Road Rage Incident Near Middle Paxton School: PA State Police
Baseball Bat Road Rage Incident Near Middle Paxton School: PA State Police A man was arrested after he allegedly chased another person with a baseball bat and made threats during a road rage incident in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Saturday, March 15. Troopers responded to 931 Peters Mountain Road in Middle Paxton Township at 3:26 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, after reports of the armed confrontation, PSP Harrisburg said in a release. The suspect pursued the victim on foot while wielding the bat and making threats, police said. As a precaution, Middle Paxton Elementary School was placed on lockdown, though authorities clarified the incident…
Man Dies After Brutal Long Island Beating—Attacker Faces Homicide Probe: Police Man Dies After Brutal Long Island Beating—Attacker Faces Homicide Probe: Police
Man Dies After Brutal Long Island Beating—Attacker Faces Homicide Probe: Police A Long Island man who was savagely beaten on a Bay Shore street has died, turning the case into a homicide investigation, Suffolk County police announced. Carlos Cabrera, 44, of Brentwood, was walking along Main Street near Third Avenue around 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, when Ricardo Siguenza, 32, of Bay Shore, allegedly smashed him in the head with a metal object before fleeing, police said. Cabrera suffered devastating injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he fought for his life—until now. Authorities confirmed on Saturday, March 15, that he had succumbed to his wounds, e…
Paterson Educator Hajja Safinaz Matter Dies—Masjid Fundraiser Launched In Her Memory Paterson Educator Hajja Safinaz Matter Dies—Masjid Fundraiser Launched In Her Memory
Paterson Educator Hajja Safinaz Matter Dies—Masjid Fundraiser Launched In Her Memory A trailblazing educator who shaped generations of students has passed away. Hajja Safinaz Matter, known to many as Tante Safi, Sr. Safi, or Ms. Safi, dedicated over 50 years of her life to teaching Arabic and inspiring young minds around the world. Her death was recently announced by her family. She was the widow of the late Elsayed Elmenshawy and the sister of Atef, Farida, and Niveen. She was a grandmother to Ahmed, Mariam, Aly, Nour-Eldeen, Abdulrahman, Abdullah, Selma, Mohammed, Ahmed, Amaly, Yusuf, and Ameer. Matter, a graduate of Al-Alsun specializing in Italian and French, later ear…
2 Cows Killed, Horse Shot In Lancaster County: PA State Police 2 Cows Killed, Horse Shot In Lancaster County: PA State Police
2 Cows Killed, Horse Shot In Lancaster County: PA State Police A disturbing case of animal cruelty is under investigation in Lancaster County after unknown suspects shot multiple livestock, leaving two cows dead, Pennsylvania State Police announced. Troopers from the Lancaster station said the suspects fired multiple shots into two cows along the 100 block of School House Road in Colerain Township. Both animals were found dead by their owner on the morning of Saturday, March 15. The same shooters then targeted another cow and a horse along the 500 block of South Vintage Road in Sadsbury Township, police said. The cow was killed, but the horse survived.…
Bleeding Out, No Tourniquet Possible: Nassau Officers Save Pedestrian’s Life After Crash Bleeding Out, No Tourniquet Possible: Nassau Officers Save Pedestrian’s Life After Crash
Bleeding Out, No Tourniquet Possible: Nassau Officers Save Pedestrian’s Life After Crash A 20-year-old man lay bleeding heavily on a Baldwin street, his right arm torn open, after being struck by a car. Without a moment to lose, Nassau County officers sprang into action—saving his life in a dramatic roadside rescue, police announced on Saturday, March 15.  Officers rushed to Forest Avenue and Clyde Road after the crash at 12:50 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025. They found the young victim semi-conscious, blood pooling from a deep laceration to his right arm. The wound was so severe that a tourniquet wouldn’t work, police said. Instead, quick-thinking officers grabbed a ble…
Pedestrian Killed In Crash On Long Island: Police Pedestrian Killed In Crash On Long Island: Police
Pedestrian Killed In Crash On Long Island: Police A pedestrian was fatally struck by an SUV in North Amityville early Saturday morning, March 15, according to Suffolk County police. Richard Moffatt, 30, of Amityville, was driving a 2021 Mazda SUV southbound in the left lane of Broadway near Francine Avenue when he hit the pedestrian at 12:13 a.m., authorities said. The victim, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. Moffatt was not injured in the crash, and his vehicle was impounded for a safety check, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call the First Squad at 631-854-8152. This is one of two fat…
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