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.

Jillian Pikora's Contributions

Jericho, NY
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Luxury Home Heist Wave Hits Jericho: Teens, Man Nabbed Luxury Home Heist Wave Hits Jericho: Teens, Man Nabbed Luxury Home Heist Wave Hits Jericho: Teens, Man Nabbed
Luxury Home Heist Wave Hits Jericho: Teens, Man Nabbed A wave of luxury home burglaries across Jericho and Manhasset led to the arrests of three Queens men and a teen, Nassau County police announced on Friday, Nov. 14. The crew broke into multiple residences, stealing jewelry, designer handbags, assorted credit cards, and cash during the heists, detectives said. An extensive investigation led officers to the suspects, who were taken into custody without incident, according to the release. Irving Brenor, 18, of Queens Village, is charged with Robbery 1st Degree, Burglary 1st Degree, two counts of Robbery 2nd Degree, Burglary 2nd Degree, and Crim…

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Ronkonkoma, NY
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Massachusetts Man Killed While Crossing Veterans Memorial Highway In Ronkonkoma: Police Massachusetts Man Killed While Crossing Veterans Memorial Highway In Ronkonkoma: Police Massachusetts Man Killed While Crossing Veterans Memorial Highway In Ronkonkoma: Police
Massachusetts Man Killed While Crossing Veterans Memorial Highway In Ronkonkoma: Police A Massachusetts man was killed while crossing Veterans Memorial Highway in Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County Police announced on Friday, Nov. 14. Jim Jones, 55, of Fall River, was in the crosswalk at Fifth Avenue when he was hit by a 2013 Honda Civic in the right lane of westbound Veterans Memorial Highway at 7:11 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, according to Fifth Squad detectives. Jones was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, where he was pronounced dead, police said. The driver of the Honda, Erin Archibald, 64, of Smithtown, was not injured. The vehicle was impounded f…

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National Interest
Penn State ‘Explosion’: Person Trapped, Students Evacuated When Floor Drops In New Building Penn State ‘Explosion’: Person Trapped, Students Evacuated When Floor Drops In New Building Penn State ‘Explosion’: Person Trapped, Students Evacuated When Floor Drops In New Building
Penn State ‘Explosion’: Person Trapped, Students Evacuated When Floor Drops In New Building A loud noise inside Penn State’s new Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building sparked an evacuation and emergency response after a floor suddenly shifted and trapped a person, university officials announced on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. The incident happened on Wednesday, Nov. 12, when the floor in the $128 million building dropped about 2 inches, fire officials told WTAJ at the time. The movement created a crack as wide as 1 1/2 inches stretching from the second floor to the roof, according to first responders. Fire crews rushed to the scene after receiving reports of what sounded like an ex…

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Harrisburg, PA
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2-Year-Old Dies From Fentanyl, Cocaine Overdose—Then Mom Messages Harrisburg Activist 2-Year-Old Dies From Fentanyl, Cocaine Overdose—Then Mom Messages Harrisburg Activist 2-Year-Old Dies From Fentanyl, Cocaine Overdose—Then Mom Messages Harrisburg Activist
2-Year-Old Dies From Fentanyl, Cocaine Overdose—Then Mom Messages Harrisburg Activist A Pennsylvania woman charged in the fentanyl death of her 2-year-old daughter is now in custody, authorities announced on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Annjalee Nichole Nunez, 27, of Carlisle, turned herself in to Mechanicsburg Police and was preliminarily arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Christopher Delozier, according to Cumberland County court records. She was committed to Cumberland County Prison without bail, pending a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Birbeck. Nunez is charged with Felony Murder of the Third Degree, Felony Endangering the Welfare of Child…

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National Interest
PA Child Sex Assault And NJ Drug Fugitives Caught In Plattekill Traffic Stop: Sheriff PA Child Sex Assault And NJ Drug Fugitives Caught In Plattekill Traffic Stop: Sheriff PA Child Sex Assault And NJ Drug Fugitives Caught In Plattekill Traffic Stop: Sheriff
PA Child Sex Assault And NJ Drug Fugitives Caught In Plattekill Traffic Stop: Sheriff A Pennsylvania man wanted on more than a dozen child-sex-assault charges and a New Jersey man wanted on felony drug charges were arrested together after a traffic stop in New York, the sheriff’s office announced on Thursday, Nov. 13. Christopher Desousa, 49, of Tobyhanna, PA, was wanted out of Pennsylvania on an extensive list of felony and misdemeanor offenses — including Aggravated Indecent Assault of a Child, Unlawful Contact with a Minor, Endangering the Welfare of Children, Corruption of Minors, and Indecent Assault of a Child Under 13, according to court records. The Pennsylvania ca…

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Newberrytown-Lewisberry, PA
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Driver ID'd After Head-On Crash In Newberry Twp.: Police Driver ID'd After Head-On Crash In Newberry Twp.: Police Driver ID'd After Head-On Crash In Newberry Twp.: Police
Driver ID'd After Head-On Crash In Newberry Twp.: Police A head-on crash involving three vehicles left one driver dead and another critically injured in Newberry Township on Wednesday, Nov. 12, authorities announced on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 2:30 p.m. William Cowell, 27, of Etters, was attempting to pass another vehicle along the 3100 block of Lewisberry Road around 10:30 p.m. when his 2019 Volkswagen Jetta struck a 2018 Nissan Altima head-on, according to the updated release from the Newberry Township Police Department. Cowell was pronounced dead at the scene by the York County Coroner’s Office. The 25-year-old woman driving the Altima was rushe…

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by Jillian Pikora
National Interest
US Senator John Fetterman Hospitalized After Fall Near His PA Home US Senator John Fetterman Hospitalized After Fall Near His PA Home US Senator John Fetterman Hospitalized After Fall Near His PA Home
US Senator John Fetterman Hospitalized After Fall Near His PA Home US Senator John Fetterman was hospitalized after suffering a fall near his home in Braddock, Pennsylvania, his office announced on Thursday, Nov. 13. Fetterman was on an early morning walk when he became light-headed and fell to the ground, hitting his face and sustaining minor injuries, according to a statement posted on his X account. Statement from Sen. Fetterman’s Spokesperson:“During an early morning walk, Senator Fetterman sustained a fall near his home in Braddock.Out of an abundance of caution, he was transported to a hospital in Pittsburgh.Upon evaluation, it was established he …

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Cheltenham-Elkins Park, PA
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Pilot Falls 30 Feet After Ultralight Plane Crashes Into Tree In Montgomery County Pilot Falls 30 Feet After Ultralight Plane Crashes Into Tree In Montgomery County Pilot Falls 30 Feet After Ultralight Plane Crashes Into Tree In Montgomery County
Pilot Falls 30 Feet After Ultralight Plane Crashes Into Tree In Montgomery County A small aircraft crashed into the top of a tree in Montgomery County on Wednesday evening, leaving the pilot injured, authorities announced on Thursday, Nov. 13. The crash happened in a farm field on the 700 block of Cowpath Road at 5:25 p.m., according to the Franconia Township Police Department. Officers were dispatched for a reported small plane crash and arrived to find a local resident who had crashed his Weedhopper 277 Ultralight — a kit-built aircraft — while flying in the dark. The aircraft struck the treetop, causing the operator to fall about 30 feet to the ground, police said. He…

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Lancaster, PA
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Wind Flips Aircraft At Lancaster Airport, Injuring Pilot: Report Wind Flips Aircraft At Lancaster Airport, Injuring Pilot: Report Wind Flips Aircraft At Lancaster Airport, Injuring Pilot: Report
Wind Flips Aircraft At Lancaster Airport, Injuring Pilot: Report An aircraft flipped in high winds at Lancaster Airport in Manheim Township on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 10:30 a.m., officials announced. A pilot was working on an aircraft — believed to be an ultralight or parasail — inside a hangar on Airport Road when it was moved outside to test the engine, the Manheim Township deputy fire chief told WGAL News 8. Wind lifted and tossed the aircraft while the pilot was still inside, the chief said. The aircraft remained on airport property. The pilot was taken to Lancaster General Hospital.  Click here to read WGAL News 8 full report. The one of two ul…

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Conshohocken-Plymouth Meeting, PA
Your Community
$61K In School Funds Stolen By Philadelphia Mom Meant For Her Kids’ Care: AG $61K In School Funds Stolen By Philadelphia Mom Meant For Her Kids’ Care: AG $61K In School Funds Stolen By Philadelphia Mom Meant For Her Kids’ Care: AG
$61K In School Funds Stolen By Philadelphia Mom Meant For Her Kids’ Care: AG A Philadelphia mother is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars meant to support her own children’s therapeutic services, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Laurel Schullere, owner of a Germantown-based company called Missing Pieces, turned herself in that morning in Philadelphia County, according to the release. Schullere is charged with Felony Theft By Deception, Felony Criminal Attempt – Theft By Deception, and Misdemeanor Provider Prohibited Acts, investigators detailed. Schullere has two children who require therapeutic care provided through the Ph…

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