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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
Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man After PA Domestic Incident Leads to Pursuit Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man After PA Domestic Incident Leads to Pursuit
Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man After PA Domestic Incident Leads to Pursuit Philadelphia police fatally shot an armed man following a domestic disturbance that escalated into a gunfire exchange and vehicle pursuit through Southwest Philadelphia on Sunday evening, Nov. 10, authorities announced the following day. The incident began around 6:12 p.m. when officers from the 18th District responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on the 5400 block of Chancellor Street, police said. A woman had called 911, alleging that the man discharged a firearm inside a residence during an argument. A nearby male witness reported hearing gunshots and, upon leaving his home, saw…

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Police & Fire
NJ Teen Dies In Fiery Crash On I-78 In PA: Coroner NJ Teen Dies In Fiery Crash On I-78 In PA: Coroner
NJ Teen Dies In Fiery Crash On I-78 In PA: Coroner A Saddle Brook, NJ teenager died in a car crash along Interstate 78 in Lehigh County early Monday, the coroner said. Ciarra Sanchez, 19, was pronounced dead on-scene in Upper Saucon Township on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at 1:38 a.m., according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio.  Sanchez was the driver of a vehicle that veered off the eastbound side of I-78 at Mile Marker 60.3, striking a concrete bridge pillar, Buglio said. Her cause of death was listed as multiple blunt force injuries due to the collision, with the manner of death ruled accidental. Pennsylvania State Police at Fog…

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Fatal Box Truck Crash Closes Both Directions Of Route 322 In Central PA Fatal Box Truck Crash Closes Both Directions Of Route 322 In Central PA
Fatal Box Truck Crash Closes Both Directions Of Route 322 In Central PA A fatal crash involving an overturned box truck on Route 322 has resulted in both eastbound and westbound closures near Hummelstown, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler announced on Monday, Nov. 11. The incident happened when a box truck traveling westbound struck the bridge overpass for Fiddlers Elbow Road around 6:30 a.m., Schreffler detailed in the release. Emergency personnel initially responded to reports of an overturned truck, but the crash was later confirmed as fatal. Heavy equipment, including a tow truck, is currently on the scene to attempt …

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5-Year-Old Boy Sexually Assaulted, PA State Police Investigating 5-Year-Old Boy Sexually Assaulted, PA State Police Investigating
5-Year-Old Boy Sexually Assaulted, PA State Police Investigating A sexual assault of a 5-year-old boy is under investigation by Pennsylvania State Police, according to a release on Friday, Nov. 8.  The investigation was launched following a CY-104 report, as stated in the release.  The report detailed an alleged assault of the young boy by an adult, according to PA State Police.  The incident supposedly happened during the year of 2014. Additional information was unavailable at the time of publishing. Check back here for possible updates. 

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Police & Fire
Drunk Man Flees Crash Into Bicycle: PA State Police Drunk Man Flees Crash Into Bicycle: PA State Police
Drunk Man Flees Crash Into Bicycle: PA State Police A Brookhaven man was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence after a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian on a bicycle, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Saturday, Nov. 9. The hit-and-run crash happened at the intersection of South New Middletown Road and Farm Drive Middletown Township, Delaware County on Friday, Nov. 8 at approximately 8:26 p.m., according to PA State Police in Media. The 57-year-old driver of a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado reportedly struck a cyclist and fled the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the crash, officials said. The vehicle w…

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News
Lebanon Transit Offers Free Rides For Veterans During Veterans Day Week Lebanon Transit Offers Free Rides For Veterans During Veterans Day Week
Lebanon Transit Offers Free Rides For Veterans During Veterans Day Week Veterans and active-duty service members in Lebanon County can ride fixed-route buses for free from Monday, Nov. 11, through Saturday, Nov. 16, in honor of Veterans Day, Lebanon Transit announced. Military riders in Lebanon County can travel at no cost on Lebanon Transit’s routes, simply by presenting a valid ID when boarding. To take advantage of the offer, eligible riders can show a variety of IDs, including a VA card, active-duty military card, retired military ID, a driver’s license with a veteran logo, or a DD214 discharge form. The week-long promotion aims to honor the service of lo…

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Police & Fire
Shelter-In-Place Order Ends With Arrest In South Central PA County: Police Shelter-In-Place Order Ends With Arrest In South Central PA County: Police
Shelter-In-Place Order Ends With Arrest In South Central PA County: Police A shelter-in-place order in Carroll Township, York County has been lifted after an arrest was made, police said on Sunday, Nov. 10. The order had been issued earlier in the day as police searched for a potentially armed individual in the area of Range End Road, Range End Manor, and Fairway Hill. Residents were asked to remain indoors and report any suspicious activity to 911, police reported. The shelter-in-place was cleared after the suspect was taken into custody. Police assured the public that there was no longer any threat to public safety. Details about the suspect’s identity or the c…

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Schools
Two More Arrested In PA School Bus Shooting: DA Two More Arrested In PA School Bus Shooting: DA
Two More Arrested In PA School Bus Shooting: DA Two more people have been arrested for shooting at a school bus full of students in Coatesville, Chester County officials announced on Sunday, Nov. 10. Jaki White-Marshall, 17, of Coatesville, was arrested and is set to be charged as an adult for allegedly firing at a bus full of high school students, the Chester County District Attorney revealed on Friday, Oct. 11, the day following the incident, as Daily Voice previously reported. Two additional individuals, Gabriel Johnson, 17, and Jose Medina, 20, both of Coatesville, have since been arrested in connection with the shooting, officials a…

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Top Hospitals In Pennsylvania For 2025 Named Top Hospitals In Pennsylvania For 2025 Named
Top Hospitals In Pennsylvania For 2025 Named Pennsylvania’s top hospitals for 2025 have been named, showcasing the best facilities in the state according to a new ranking. Released by Statista, the list honors hospitals based on patient care, reputation, and quality indicators. The methodology for this ranking involved an analysis of patient feedback, hospital recommendations from medical professionals, and performance metrics such as patient safety and treatment quality, according to Statista. Topping the list is the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Presbyterian Shadyside, praised for its comprehensive services and adva…

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Car Flips Over Inside Covered Bridge In PA: Fire Officials (PHOTOS) Car Flips Over Inside Covered Bridge In PA: Fire Officials (PHOTOS)
Car Flips Over Inside Covered Bridge In PA: Fire Officials (Photos) A car crash inside a covered bridge in Lancaster County late Friday night, Nov. 8, officials announced the following day.  Upper Leacock Fire Company reported that the crash happened shortly after 11 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9.  Fire crews were dispatched after receiving reports of a vehicle accident involving a car flipped onto its side within a bridge in Upper Leacock Township. When emergency units arrived, all occupants of the car were already outside the vehicle. Firefighters provided lighting and assisted with clearing debris once the car was removed from the bridge, authoriti…

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