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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
Grammy 2025: Taylor Swift, Post Malone Among Nominees With Pennsylvania Connections Grammy 2025: Taylor Swift, Post Malone Among Nominees With Pennsylvania Connections
Grammy 2025: Taylor Swift, Post Malone Among Nominees With Pennsylvania Connections Several artists with ties to Pennsylvania are among the nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards, announced today, showcasing the state's powerful influence on the music industry. From hometown pop icons like Taylor Swift to collaborations that span genres, Pennsylvania's imprint is undeniable in this year's top categories. The 2025 Grammy nominations, announced Friday, Nov. 8, feature several artists with connections to Pennsylvania. Notably: Taylor Swift, 34: Born in Reading and raised in Wyomissing, Swift has secured multiple nominations, including Album of the Year for "The Tortured Poets D…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Next Of Kin Sought For Man In His 70s Found Dead In PA: Coroner Next Of Kin Sought For Man In His 70s Found Dead In PA: Coroner
Next Of Kin Sought For Man In His 70s Found Dead In PA: Coroner The next of kin for man who recently died is being searched for by the York County Coroner's Office according to a release on Friday, Nov. 8. Kurt Duerod, a man in his 70s, who was most recently residing in the Yoe area, passed away a few weeks ago, according to the coroner. Despite efforts, no family members or next of kin have been found. The coroner’s office is urging anyone with information regarding his relatives or next of kin to contact them immediately. Those who may have helpful information are asked to call the York County Coroner’s Office at 717-840-7617 as soon as possible.

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News
Woman Found Dead In Wooded Area Of Upper Macungie Township Died By Suicide: Coroner Woman Found Dead In Wooded Area Of Upper Macungie Township Died By Suicide: Coroner
Woman Found Dead In Wooded Area Of Upper Macungie Township Died By Suicide: Coroner A Lehigh County woman was found dead in a wooded area of Lehigh County, the coroner announced on Friday, Nov. 8. Lynn Parsons, 65, of Upper Macungie Township, was found in a wooded area of the township in the 1700 block of Mulberry Road, at 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6,  according to the coroner's office. An autopsy was completed yesterday at the Lehigh County Coroner's Office and Forensic Center.  The manner of death has been ruled "Suicide," according to an updated release on Saturday, Nov. 9.  The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National S…

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Police & Fire
3 Killed, 2 Injured In 2 Counties After Connected Incidents: PA State Police (UPDATE) 3 Killed, 2 Injured In 2 Counties After Connected Incidents: PA State Police (UPDATE)
3 Killed, 2 Injured In 2 Counties After Connected Incidents: PA State Police (Update) Police fatally shot two people in Dauphin County fleeing after shooting three people in Lancaster County on Friday morning, Nov. 8, Pennsylvania State Police announced. Ricky Shannon, 22, an Altoona man, had filed a Protection of Abuse request against a 19-year-old on Nov. 5, the teen filed a PFA on Nov. 7 — yet the pair were found together after a high-speed chase on Friday, Nov. 8. The First Shooting It began with a call to 911 about four people shot and a man who fled in a "specific vehicle," later identified as a red pick-up truck, law enforcement explained at a press conference at…

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Events
PA Lions Club and Paul Davis Restoration Unite To Aid North Carolina Hurricane Victims PA Lions Club and Paul Davis Restoration Unite To Aid North Carolina Hurricane Victims
PA Lions Club and Paul Davis Restoration Unite To Aid North Carolina Hurricane Victims In a powerful demonstration of community partnership, the Pennsylvania Lions Club Disaster Relief and Paul Davis Restoration of Central Pa have joined forces to bring vital support to those affected by recent hurricanes in North Carolina. On Friday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m., truckloads of non-perishable food items will depart from Paul Davis of Central Pa, heading south to aid disaster victims and provide much-needed relief. This collaboration highlights the power of shared commitment to disaster recovery. The Pennsylvania Lions Club Disaster Relief, widely recognized for its extensive humanitaria…

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Police & Fire
NJ Fugitive From Justice Arrested After PA Domestic Spat: Police NJ Fugitive From Justice Arrested After PA Domestic Spat: Police
NJ Fugitive From Justice Arrested After PA Domestic Spat: Police A lovers' spat led police in Pennsylvania to a Delaware mom wanted as a fugitive from justice in New Jersey, authorities said Nov. 7. Officers took Tiffany Casapulla, 31, of New Castle, DE, into custody after responding to a domestic incident on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at approximately 5:18 p.m. on the 1100 block of Sterling Avenue in Linwood, PA, Lower Chichester police said. During their response, officers discovered Casapulla had outstanding arrest warrants from New Jersey. Once the domestic situation was secured, Casapulla was charged as a fugitive from justice under Title 42 Section 91…

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News
'SUPICIOUS DEATH': Woman Found Dead In PA Park, Police Say 'SUPICIOUS DEATH': Woman Found Dead In PA Park, Police Say
'Supicious Death': Woman Found Dead In PA Park, Police Say A woman was found dead in a park in Philadelphia, police announced on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Philadelphia Police were called to the 900 block of Tustin Avenue in the 7th District at 3:37 p.m. Officers found the unidentified woman at the scene. She was pronounced dead by the Philadelphia Fire Department's Medic Unit at 8:33 p.m. The scene is being held, and the woman's body will be taken to the Medical Examiner's Office to determine the cause of death. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Philadelphia Police.

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Police & Fire
'Bad Haircut' Prompts BF To Stab Pennsylvania Mom To Death: Affidavit 'Bad Haircut' Prompts BF To Stab Pennsylvania Mom To Death: Affidavit
'Bad Haircut' Prompts BF To Stab Pennsylvania Mom To Death: Affidavit A community is rallying for a family after a Pennsylvania mom was stabbed to death by her boyfriend allegedly over a "bad hair cut" according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, Nov. 7.  Carmen Martinez-Silva, 50, was found dead in the yard of her home in the 2900 block of Dell Lane in East Hempfield Township at 1:40 p.m., according to the coroner's release and as Daily Voice reported at the time.  "EMS transported two individuals to Lancaster General Hospital for lacerations. A third victim succumbed to their injuries on scene," the East Hempfield Township po…

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Police & Fire
Dog Left In American Inn Hotel Room For 36 Hours By PA Teen: Police Dog Left In American Inn Hotel Room For 36 Hours By PA Teen: Police
Dog Left In American Inn Hotel Room For 36 Hours By PA Teen: Police A Middlesex Township woman has been charged with animal neglect after her dog was found abandoned in a hotel room for more than 36 hours without food and minimal water, police announced on November 6, 2024.  Ashley Douglas, 18, was identified as the owner and is accused of leaving the dog in the room at the American Inn hotel. Police investigated and confirmed the neglect before making contact with Douglas, who was charged with neglect of an animal.  Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for a future date.

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Police & Fire
Lititz Man Accused Of Possessing Over 750 Child Pornography Images: Police Lititz Man Accused Of Possessing Over 750 Child Pornography Images: Police
Lititz Man Accused Of Possessing Over 750 Child Pornography Images: Police A Lititz man is accused of possessing over 750 images of child pornography, police announced on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Michael Gwyn Davies, 62, was charged after an investigation in Lititz, according to the police. He was charged with multiple felonies for possession of child pornography, according to the police and confirmed by court documents.  His preliminary arraignment was set before Judge Joseph C. Stauffer at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, as detailed in his docket.  He has been held in the Lancaster County Prison on $80,000 in bail as set by the judge. His prelimin…

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