Jillian Pikora

Deputy Managing Editor

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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. For over a decade, she has worked as a staff reporter and freelance writer at Sisters Magazine, The Tempest, Huffington Post, CairoScene, and several other outlets. Before joining Daily Voice, Jillian worked as a digital news editor at Hearst's local NBC affiliate, WGAL News 8. She currently assists in managing Virginia, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts; as well as reporting stories in Pennsylvania for Daily Voice.

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National Interest
Jill Biden's Secret Service Agent Shoots Himself At Philadelphia Airport Jill Biden's Secret Service Agent Shoots Himself At Philadelphia Airport Jill Biden's Secret Service Agent Shoots Himself At Philadelphia Airport
Jill Biden's Secret Service Agent Shoots Himself At Philadelphia Airport A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to protect former First Lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the leg at Philadelphia International Airport, authorities announced on Friday, March 27. The incident happened shortly before 9 a.m. when the agent, who was traveling in an unmarked car, unintentionally discharged his firearm, according to Philadelphia police. Jill Biden was not in the area at the time of the shooting, the Secret Service confirmed. Other law enforcement officers responded to assist the injured agent, who was taken to a local hospital. He is being treated for his injur…

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Middletown-Lower Swatara, PA
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$1.5M Lottery Ticket Sold At Hospital In Pennsylvania $1.5M Lottery Ticket Sold At Hospital In Pennsylvania $1.5M Lottery Ticket Sold At Hospital In Pennsylvania
$1.5M Lottery Ticket Sold At Hospital In Pennsylvania A Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off ticket worth $1.5 million was sold at a hospital, officials announced on Thursday, March 26. The winning Cash Spectacular ticket was purchased at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Allegheny County, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The hospital will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the top-prize ticket, lottery officials said. Cash Spectacular is a $30 Scratch-Off game offering prizes up to $1.5 million. Lottery officials reminded players that Scratch-Off prizes expire one year after the game’s end-sale date. Winners are encouraged to sign the back o…

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Lampeter-Strasburg, PA
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Bomb Threat At Strasburg Rail Road Prompts Evacuation, Closure (UPDATE) Bomb Threat At Strasburg Rail Road Prompts Evacuation, Closure (UPDATE) Bomb Threat At Strasburg Rail Road Prompts Evacuation, Closure (UPDATE)
Bomb Threat At Strasburg Rail Road Prompts Evacuation, Closure (Update) A bomb threat shut down the rail road, prompting a large emergency response Friday morning, March 27. Troopers were dispatched to the Strasburg Rail Road station in Strasburg Township, Lancaster County around 8:53 a.m. after an unknown caller reported explosive devices had been planted at the location, Pennsylvania State Police said.  State police established a perimeter with help from local fire departments, while the Hazardous Device and Explosives Unit and multiple K-9 teams searched the area, according to the release.  After an extensive search, no explosive materials were fo…

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Upper Dublin, PA
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$10K Reward As Father Sought In Death Of 59-Pound Care-Dependent Son: Montco DA $10K Reward As Father Sought In Death Of 59-Pound Care-Dependent Son: Montco DA $10K Reward As Father Sought In Death Of 59-Pound Care-Dependent Son: Montco DA
$10K Reward As Father Sought In Death Of 59-Pound Care-Dependent Son: Montco DA A father accused of leaving his care-dependent son to die weighing just 59 pounds has been on the run for more than a year — and now a $10,000 reward is being offered to find him. Vernon Hatchett, 40, of Glenside, is wanted in connection with the death of his 21-year-old son, Tylim Hatchett, who died from neglect on Sept. 18, 2024, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele announced on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Tylim Hatchett Montgomery County District Attorney's Office Hatchett, who also goes by Khaliyl Ward, has been on the run for approximately 15 months since a warran…

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Conshohocken-Plymouth Meeting, PA
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Beloved Red Panda Khumbie’s Cause Of Death Revealed At Philadelphia Zoo Beloved Red Panda Khumbie’s Cause Of Death Revealed At Philadelphia Zoo Beloved Red Panda Khumbie’s Cause Of Death Revealed At Philadelphia Zoo
Beloved Red Panda Khumbie’s Cause Of Death Revealed At Philadelphia Zoo A longtime fan favorite at the Philadelphia Zoo has died after veterinarians uncovered a serious illness during a routine exam. Khumbie, an 11-year-old red panda, was euthanized after exploratory surgery revealed cancer affecting his liver, gallbladder, and abdominal lymph nodes, zoo officials announced on Wednesday, March 25. The discovery came during his annual exam under anesthesia, when bloodwork showed unexpected abnormalities, prompting further investigation by the veterinary team. Khumbie had spent nearly his entire life at the Philadelphia Zoo after arriving in November 2015 from t…

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Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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$730K Match 6 Lotto Ticket Sold At Upper Darby ShopRite: PA Lottery $730K Match 6 Lotto Ticket Sold At Upper Darby ShopRite: PA Lottery $730K Match 6 Lotto Ticket Sold At Upper Darby ShopRite: PA Lottery
$730K Match 6 Lotto Ticket Sold At Upper Darby ShopRite: PA Lottery A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $730,000 was sold in Delaware County, officials announced on Wednesday, March 25. The Match 6 Lotto ticket matched all six winning numbers — 4-14-17-19-20-36 — from the Tuesday, March 24 drawing, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The winning ticket was sold at ShopRite of Drexeline, located at 5000 State Road in Upper Darby Township. The retailer will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket, lottery officials said. The winner has not yet been identified. Prizes are not known until tickets are claimed and validated, according to…

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Harrisburg, PA
Breaking News
Children Threatened With 'The Gun Or The Belt' In Harrisburg Abuse Case: Court Docs Children Threatened With 'The Gun Or The Belt' In Harrisburg Abuse Case: Court Docs Children Threatened With 'The Gun Or The Belt' In Harrisburg Abuse Case: Court Docs
Children Threatened With 'The Gun Or The Belt' In Harrisburg Abuse Case: Court Docs Children were allegedly forced to choose between “the gun or the belt” as punishment inside a Harrisburg home, leading to the arrests of a mother and her boyfriend, police announced on Monday, March 23. Maria Roche, 31, and William Witherspoon, 41, were both taken into custody on Friday, March 20 in Harrisburg, according to police and court records. Roche was charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of Children, and Simple Assault. Witherspoon was charged with Endangering the Welfare of Children, authorities said. The charges stem from an investi…

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Downingtown, PA
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Baby Suffers Skull Fractures, Brain Bleed; Downingtown Dad Confesses To Child Porn: Affidavit Baby Suffers Skull Fractures, Brain Bleed; Downingtown Dad Confesses To Child Porn: Affidavit Baby Suffers Skull Fractures, Brain Bleed; Downingtown Dad Confesses To Child Porn: Affidavit
Baby Suffers Skull Fractures, Brain Bleed; Downingtown Dad Confesses To Child Porn: Affidavit An infant suffered severe brain injuries and multiple fractures, leading to charges against his father, authorities announced after court documents were obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, March 26. Richard Vaughan, 33, of Downingtown, is charged after investigators determined his 3-week-old son suffered life-threatening injuries consistent with child abuse, according to the criminal complaint and affidavit. The baby was first taken to medical care on Monday, Feb. 3, after showing signs of lethargy and distress, before being transported to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where doctor…

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Chester, PA
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8-Year-Old Dies A Year After Chester Hit-And-Run Left Him Paralyzed, Charges To Be Upgraded 8-Year-Old Dies A Year After Chester Hit-And-Run Left Him Paralyzed, Charges To Be Upgraded 8-Year-Old Dies A Year After Chester Hit-And-Run Left Him Paralyzed, Charges To Be Upgraded
8-Year-Old Dies A Year After Chester Hit-And-Run Left Him Paralyzed, Charges To Be Upgraded A hit-and-run that left an 8-year-old boy paralyzed has now turned fatal, with upgraded charges expected against the driver, authorities explained on Thursday, March 26. Ny’Leek Ellison has died one year after he was struck while getting off a SEPTA bus in Chester, Delaware County, police confirmed. Family friends posted on social media "I am formally announcing the passing of Ny'Leek Ellison. His passing occurred at 8:25 this morning, March 26th, 2026, at Nemours Dupont Children's Hospital." The crash happened at 9th Street and Tilghman Street around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, when officer…

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Bensalem, PA
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PA, NJ Homeowners Targeted In $82K Insurance Fraud Scheme By Bensalem Adjuster: Bucks DA PA, NJ Homeowners Targeted In $82K Insurance Fraud Scheme By Bensalem Adjuster: Bucks DA PA, NJ Homeowners Targeted In $82K Insurance Fraud Scheme By Bensalem Adjuster: Bucks DA
PA, NJ Homeowners Targeted In $82K Insurance Fraud Scheme By Bensalem Adjuster: Bucks DA Homeowners in Pennsylvania and New Jersey were allegedly targeted in a widespread insurance fraud scheme that left storm victims without repair money, Bucks County officials announced on Thursday, March 26. Michael Joseph Breitenbach, 53, owner of Patriot Public Adjusting, LLC, was charged after investigators say he misappropriated more than $82,000 in insurance claim funds from clients across both states, according to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. Breitenbach acted as a public adjuster between September 2023 and September 2024, receiving at least eight checks from major insu…

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