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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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Police & Fire
2 Injured In North Broad Street Crash: Lititz Police 2 Injured In North Broad Street Crash: Lititz Police
2 Injured In North Broad Street Crash: Lititz Police A two-vehicle crash on North Broad Street in Lititz Borough resulted in minor injuries, police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. The crash occurred around 12:53 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, as both vehicles were traveling southbound, according to the Lititz Borough Police Department. The driver of the rear vehicle admitted to looking down and failing to notice the car in front stopping for traffic, causing the collision, the police explained.  Two people sustained mild injuries, and both vehicles had minor visible damage, authorities reported. Anyone with additional information…

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Traffic
Major Crash Closes Stump Road In Warrington Township: Police Major Crash Closes Stump Road In Warrington Township: Police
Major Crash Closes Stump Road In Warrington Township: Police A white Kia SUV struck a PECO utility pole, rolled over, and entrapped the driver in a serious crash on Stump Road in Warrington Township, police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The accident happened shortly before 12:30 p.m. in the Chalfont section of Warrington Township, between Limekiln Pike and Billingsley Road, according to authorities. Witnesses told police the SUV, driven by a 73-year-old woman, was swerving erratically just before striking the pole, which sheared off from the impact. The vehicle rolled three times before coming to rest on its side, trapping the driver inside, inves…

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Traffic
Crashes On I-78 Near PA, NJ Line Cause Traffic Disruptions (DEVELOPING) Crashes On I-78 Near PA, NJ Line Cause Traffic Disruptions (DEVELOPING)
Crashes On I-78 Near PA, NJ Line Cause Traffic Disruptions (Developing) Multiple crashes along I-78 have caused significant traffic disruptions, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27. An initial crash on I-78 westbound near the New Jersey line was reported at 12:51 p.m., resulting in traffic delays. This disruption is expected to clear by 2:15 p.m., though updates are ongoing as of 1:29 p.m., according to authorities. A second multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-78 eastbound, approximately 1.1 miles east of Exit 67 for PA 412 near Hellertown/Bethlehem, at 1:16 p.m. This incident has caused lane restrictions and is ant…

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Police & Fire
91-Year-Old Caleb Royal Missing From South Philadelphia: Police 91-Year-Old Caleb Royal Missing From South Philadelphia: Police
91-Year-Old Caleb Royal Missing From South Philadelphia: Police The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 91-year-old man last seen on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at 4:30 p.m., police announced. Caleb Royal was last spotted on the 2500 block of Ellsworth Street. He is described as 5’4”, 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was wearing a gray fedora hat, beige jacket, blue pants, black-rimmed glasses, and black sneakers at the time of his disappearance, police said. Royal is known to frequent two locations: the Dunkin’ Donuts at 34th and Wharton Streets and the Fresh Grocer at 2900 Grays Ferry Avenue, …

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Police & Fire
Philadelphia Officer Struck By Suspect In Stolen Car: Police Philadelphia Officer Struck By Suspect In Stolen Car: Police
Philadelphia Officer Struck By Suspect In Stolen Car: Police A Philadelphia police officer was injured after being struck by a driver in a stolen car during a Tuesday night incident in Feltonville, police announced at a press conference. The officer, whose name has not been released, was hospitalized in stable condition following the collision at Front Street and Hunting Park Avenue at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, police said. According to Chief Inspector Scott Small, two officers on patrol spotted a white Honda that had been reported stolen in an armed carjacking on Sunday. They followed the vehicle as it became stuck in traffic at t…

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News
PA Doctor Accused Of Exploiting 13-Year-Old Girl, Possessing Child Pornography PA Doctor Accused Of Exploiting 13-Year-Old Girl, Possessing Child Pornography
PA Doctor Accused Of Exploiting 13-Year-Old Girl, Possessing Child Pornography ** Warning: The following details may be disturbing to some readers. ** A former Lancaster County family medicine physician is facing felony charges for sexually exploiting a 13-year-old girl and possessing child pornography, according to police, public records, and court documents. Frank Yang Liu, 33, of Manheim, was charged after an investigation by the FBI’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department (NLCRPD), and Lancaster County detectives. Authorities allege Liu used Instagram to exchange explicit messages and images …

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Police & Fire
Enola Man Accused Of Raping Runaway Teen Had Grandson Called Her 'Mommy': Affidavit Enola Man Accused Of Raping Runaway Teen Had Grandson Called Her 'Mommy': Affidavit
Enola Man Accused Of Raping Runaway Teen Had Grandson Called Her 'Mommy': Affidavit An Enola man is accused of raping a runaway juvenile, providing her drugs and alcohol, and holding her against her will, according to an affidavit of probable cause obtained by Daily Voice on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Steven John Gallagher, 65, was arrested after East Pennsboro Township Police were alerted by Lower Paxton Township Police at 3:05 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, about the possible presence of a missing juvenile at his residence on the 700 block of Valley Street in Enola. Gallagher initially told officers he had dropped the girl, identified as I.M., off at Adams Ricci Park 45 minutes earl…

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Schools
'Police Incident' At Philadelphia School Prompts Lockdown, Early Dismissal (DEVELOPING) 'Police Incident' At Philadelphia School Prompts Lockdown, Early Dismissal (DEVELOPING)
'Police Incident' At Philadelphia School Prompts Lockdown, Early Dismissal (Developing) An active police investigation is underway at a Philadelphia school following reports of a firearm on campus Wednesday morning, Nov. 27, authorities said. Officers responded to Bartram High School on the 6700 block of Elmwood Avenue at 10:03 a.m. after receiving a report of a male student with a firearm. The building was placed on lockdown, police said. Two male individuals believed to have brought the weapon onto the premises were detained, but the firearm has not yet been recovered, officials said. For the safety of students and staff, Bartram High School will have an early dismissal…

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News
Lancaster Raid Rusts Man With $19K In Cocaine, Meth, Mushrooms, Guns: DA Lancaster Raid Rusts Man With $19K In Cocaine, Meth, Mushrooms, Guns: DA
Lancaster Raid Rusts Man With $19K In Cocaine, Meth, Mushrooms, Guns: DA A Lancaster man is accused of dealing more than $19,000 in illegal drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine, and psilocybin mushrooms, authorities announced. Josiah McClarence-Giddons, 30, was charged with multiple felonies, including possession with intent to deliver cocaine, methamphetamine, and psilocybin mushrooms, after a search warrant was executed at his home in the 600 block of East Madison Street on Tuesday, Nov. 14, according to the Lancaster County Drug Task Force. Agents with the Drug Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations, and Pennsylvania State Police said they seized…

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Traffic
Disabled Vehicle On US 22 West Causes Shoulder Closure Near Nazareth Pike (DEVELOPING) Disabled Vehicle On US 22 West Causes Shoulder Closure Near Nazareth Pike (DEVELOPING)
Disabled Vehicle On US 22 West Causes Shoulder Closure Near Nazareth Pike (Developing) A disabled vehicle on US Route 22 westbound near Exit PA 191—Nazareth Pike—is causing a temporary shoulder closure, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 10:38 a.m. The incident occurred 0 miles west of the Nazareth Pike exit. Crews are working to address the situation, with the anticipated resolution expected by 11:24 a.m., according to PennDOT's latest update at 10:49 a.m. Drivers should proceed with caution in the area and remain alert for ongoing traffic management efforts. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. &nb…

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