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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
Sauerkraut Ice Cream Returns As Mid-Atlantic's Must-Try New Year's Tradition Sauerkraut Ice Cream Returns As Mid-Atlantic's Must-Try New Year's Tradition
Sauerkraut Ice Cream Returns As Mid-Atlantic's Must-Try New Year's Tradition Sauerkraut ice cream? Yes, you read that right—Urban Churn is once again delighting adventurous taste buds with its famously unique and surprisingly delicious Sauerkraut Ice Cream. This limited-time yearly classic is a bold way to ring in the New Year, blending the tangy zest of sauerkraut with creamy goodness that has become a must-try tradition for many. A New Year’s Tradition With A Twist For Pennsylvanians of German heritage, pork and sauerkraut are New Year’s staples, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. Urban Churn, a central Pennsylvania favorite, has elevated this tradition by tr…

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Sports
NY Coach Wanted After Allegedly Attacking Referee Over 'Bad Call' At Spooky Nook: Police NY Coach Wanted After Allegedly Attacking Referee Over 'Bad Call' At Spooky Nook: Police
NY Coach Wanted After Allegedly Attacking Referee Over 'Bad Call' At Spooky Nook: Police A New York basketball coach is accused of head-butting and punching a referee during a youth basketball game at Spooky Nook Sports, leaving the official with serious injuries. A warrant has been issued for his arrest, with a court hearing scheduled next week. Jomo Errol Belfor, 41, of Mount Vernon, allegedly assaulted the referee after disagreeing with a foul call during a game on Dec. 22 at Spooky Nook Sports, located at 2913 Spooky Nook Road, East Hempfield Township, according to police. The altercation unfolded just after 2:30 p.m. when Belfor began arguing with the referee over the call…

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News
Former Princeton Football Star Tiger Bech Killed In New Orleans Pickup Truck Attack Former Princeton Football Star Tiger Bech Killed In New Orleans Pickup Truck Attack
Former Princeton Football Star Tiger Bech Killed In New Orleans Pickup Truck Attack Former Princeton University football player and All-Ivy League kick returner Tiger Bech was among the victims killed in a deadly pickup truck attack in New Orleans' French Quarter early Wednesday, Jan. 1. Bech, a 2019 Princeton graduate and standout receiver, was in New Orleans for the holidays when the attack occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. CT, authorities said. The incident left at least 15 people dead and dozens injured. The driver of the vehicle, Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, 42 of Texas, was killed in a firefight with police shortly after the attack, according to the FBI. Investigato…

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Northwell Health’s First 2025 Baby Born At Huntington Hospital Northwell Health’s First 2025 Baby Born At Huntington Hospital
Northwell Health’s First 2025 Baby Born At Huntington Hospital A baby girl born in Huntington Hospital became Northwell Health’s first newborn of 2025, the health system announced on New Year’s Day. Gulbano Khan was delivered at 12:10 a.m. to parents Meryum Ali and Ashfaq Khan after nearly ten hours of labor. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 21 inches long. The family resides in North Babylon, Long Island. “We are so excited our baby is healthy, but this makes it just a little more special,” Ashfaq Khan said. Gulbano is the couple’s second child and has a big brother waiting to welcome her home. Northwell Health operates 21 hospitals and o…

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Police & Fire
Armed Men Opens Fire In Philadelphia, Barricade Ends With 3 Arrests: Police Armed Men Opens Fire In Philadelphia, Barricade Ends With 3 Arrests: Police
Armed Men Opens Fire In Philadelphia, Barricade Ends With 3 Arrests: Police Three men were arrested following a barricaded person situation in Philadelphia's 35th District shortly after midnight on New Year's Day, police announced. Officers in the area of 1700 67th Avenue observed three males discharging firearms into the air around 12:10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, police said. The suspects fled into a nearby property while still armed, prompting a barricade to be declared at 12:14 a.m., authorities added. The staging area was set at 67th Avenue and North Smedley Street as SWAT was called to the scene. The unit cleared the property, leading to the suspects' arrests,…

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Police & Fire
Security Guard Shoots Knife-Wielding Man In Self-Defense At Germantown Banquet Hall: Police Security Guard Shoots Knife-Wielding Man In Self-Defense At Germantown Banquet Hall: Police
Security Guard Shoots Knife-Wielding Man In Self-Defense At Germantown Banquet Hall: Police A security guard fatally shot a knife-wielding man in what police are calling an act of self-defense at Treasures Banquet Hall on New Year’s Eve, Philadelphia police said. Officers from the 14th District were called to the 5500 block of Germantown Avenue for a report of a “Person with a Gun” on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., authorities said. When police arrived, they found an unresponsive Black male suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest and multiple self-inflicted stab wounds, according to the release. The man was rushed to Jefferson Einstein Hospital, …

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Traffic
Power Outage Shut Down Train Crossing In Wallingford (UPDATE) Power Outage Shut Down Train Crossing In Wallingford (UPDATE)
Power Outage Shut Down Train Crossing In Wallingford (Update) A power outage left the train crossing at Brookhaven Road and Turner Road in Wallingford impassable, Nether Providence police announced on Monday, Jan. 1 at 2:38 p.m. Both SEPTA and PECO crews were made aware of the outage and actively responded to the scene, police said in the release. Drivers were advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes while crews worked to resolve the issue. The area reopened following the repairs at 3:11 p.m., according to an updated police release. 

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News
First Baby Of 2025 Born At Pennsylvania Hospital As NICU Celebrates New Year First Baby Of 2025 Born At Pennsylvania Hospital As NICU Celebrates New Year
First Baby Of 2025 Born At Pennsylvania Hospital As Nicu Celebrates New Year Pennsylvania Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2025 just minutes after midnight, alongside celebrations for four premature babies in the Intensive Care Nursery. Jenna and Ryan Mahoney rang in the new year with the birth of their son, Callum Patrick Mahoney, at 12:27 a.m. Callum weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and became the first baby born at a Penn Medicine hospital in 2025. The happy parents shared photos of their bundle of joy, who is said to be thriving. In addition to Callum’s arrival, four babies in the Intensive Care Nursery (ICN) also marked the New Year with special celebrations. Thes…

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Babies Ring In New Year With Fast Start At Main Line Health Hospitals Babies Ring In New Year With Fast Start At Main Line Health Hospitals
Babies Ring In New Year With Fast Start At Main Line Health Hospitals Four babies were born within the first hour of 2025 across Main Line Health’s Philadelphia-area hospitals, marking a rare and joyous start to the new year, the health system announced. Beckham Ford Iatarola was the first to arrive at 12:21 a.m. at Paoli Hospital. The 7-pound, 10-ounce baby boy, measuring 21 inches, was welcomed by his parents, Logan and David Iatarola. Just 21 minutes later, Grace Ann Castagna made her debut at Riddle Hospital at 12:42 a.m. Weighing 6 pounds, 6 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches, Grace brought smiles to her family as the first girl born in 2025 at the hospita…

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Masturbating Man In Car Parked In Landisville: Police Masturbating Man In Car Parked In Landisville: Police
Masturbating Man In Car Parked In Landisville: Police A man was charged after allegedly exposing himself and masturbating inside a parked car in Landisville, police announced on Monday, Dec. 30. Cameron T. King, 28, was arrested after officers responded to the 300 block of Wissler Way for reports of a man engaging in lewd acts inside a black Toyota Highlander around 10:54 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, East Hempfield Township police said. Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle and identified King as the lone occupant, according to authorities. A witness at the scene identified King as the individual seen exposing himself and masturbating inside …

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