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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Harrisburg, PA

Breaking News

‘Free Palestine’ Message Broadcast Over Harrisburg International Airport Intercom: Reports A politically charged message was broadcast over the public address system at Harrisburg International Airport, prompting police to investigate on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, airport officials said. An unauthorized user gained access to the system and played a recorded message that included a list of alleged hackers followed by the statement, “[Expletive] Netanyahu and Trump,” according to ABC27. The message also included a “Free Palestine” reference. The airport said in a statement to WGAL News 8 that the message “was political in nature and did not contain any threats against the airport, our…

by Jillian Pikora

10/14/2025

Hatboro-Horsham, PA

Breaking News

Fatal Pedestrian Strike In Hatboro Crash: Police A man was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Hatboro, police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Gregory Nolan, 70, of Hatboro, was hit at the intersection of South York Road and Horsham Road around 7:25 a.m., according to Hatboro Police. Nolan was transported to Abington Jefferson Hospital, where he later died from his injuries, police said. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and is cooperating with investigators. The crash remains under investigation, and police said more details will be released when available.

by Jillian Pikora

10/14/2025

Littlestown, PA

Breaking News

Littlestown Driver Killed After Running Stop Sign On Frederick Pike: PA State Police A Littlestown man was killed after running a stop sign and colliding with another vehicle in Germany Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The crash happened when the 57-year-old driver of a 2003 Ford Escape failed to stop at a posted sign on Frederick Pike at Georgetown Road at 5:16 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, according to investigators. The Escape drove into the path of a 2013 Ford F-150 driven by a 42-year-old Hanover man, police said. The truck struck the driver’s side of the Escape. The Littlestown man was pronounced dead at the scene. The Hanover driver suf…

by Jillian Pikora

10/14/2025

Mount Joy, PA

Breaking News

Undercover Agent Solicited By Mount Joy Man Trying To Trade Child Sexual Abuse Material: AG A man is accused of soliciting an undercover agent he believed was an 11-year-old girl and trading child sexual abuse material in online groups, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Geoffrey Ottens, 59, of Wood Street in Mount Joy, was charged with felony unlawful contact with a minor (rape of a child), felony unlawful contact with a minor (involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child), and multiple related felonies for disseminating and possessing over 100 files of child sexual abuse material, according to the Office of Attorney General. Ottens wa…

by Jillian Pikora

10/14/2025

Lansdale, PA

Breaking News

Acting Chief Of Police Appointed In Lansdale Ryan Devlin has been appointed Acting Chief of Police for Lansdale Borough, officials announced on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Devlin, a lifelong resident of Lansdale, has served the borough’s police department since 1996, when he started as a part-time officer. He became a full-time officer in 1998 and has since dedicated nearly three decades to protecting his hometown, according to the release. Over his career, Devlin has served on the Montgomery County SWAT Central Team since 2000, where he now holds the role of Commander. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2011 and Lieutenant in 2018, leading the dep…

by Jillian Pikora

10/14/2025

Allentown, PA

Breaking News

Pedestrian Killed In Allentown Crash: Coroner A 65-year-old Allentown man died after being struck by a vehicle earlier this month, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office announced on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Jerome F. Bauder was pronounced dead at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, according to the coroner. An autopsy performed Tuesday determined the cause of death was complications of multiple traumatic injuries sustained in the crash. The manner of death was ruled an accident. Bauder was a pedestrian when he was hit by a motor vehicle at the intersection of West Allen Street and North 15th Street in Allentown …

by Jillian Pikora

10/14/2025

Middletown-Lower Swatara, PA

Breaking News

Girl Confesses To Swatara School Principal Teen Relative Is Baby's Parent After Rape: Affidavit A girl told her school principal that her baby’s parent is a relative who repeatedly raped her, according to affidavits of probable cause obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The disclosure came on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, when Swatara Middle School officials reported the allegation to police, the affidavits said. Officers went to the girl’s Dauphin County home, where she confirmed what she had said at school, and a safety plan was made to keep her away from the relatives, according to the affidavits. The next day, the girl was interviewed at the Children’s Advocacy Center. She detail…

by Jillian Pikora

10/14/2025

National Interest

PA Gov. Shapiro’s Mansion Firebomber Cody Balmer Sentenced — Watch New Video Evidence Cody A. Balmer has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in a firebombing attack that endangered 22 people inside the Governor’s Mansion in Harrisburg, prosecutors announced on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Balmer admitted to all charges, including attempted murder, aggravated arson, 22 counts of arson (one for each person endangered), burglary, and related offenses, according to Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo. The Sentence Judge Deborah E. Curcillo accepted a plea agreement in which Balmer, 38, was sentenced to a state correctional institution for 2…

by Jillian Pikora

10/14/2025

Middletown-Lower Swatara, PA

Breaking News

Laptop Stolen From PA State Police Vehicle At Auto Body Shop A Panasonic Toughbook was stolen from a Pennsylvania State Police vehicle parked at an auto body shop in Middletown Township, police announced on Monday, Oct. 13. The theft happened while the vehicle, identified as K2-9, was parked at Carlson's Auto Body on West Baltimore Pike waiting for crash repairs at 1:17 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, according to investigating officer Hennessey. The stolen equipment belonged to the Pennsylvania State Police Media station, police said. The item’s value was listed as $0.00. As of the announcement date, no leads have been developed in the investigation.

by Jillian Pikora

10/14/2025

Valley Stream, NY

Breaking News

American Flags, Political Signs Defaced In Valley Stream: Nassau County Police A vandal targeted a home by defacing American flags and political campaign signs, police on Long Island announced on Monday, Oct. 13. The Fifth Squad is investigating the criminal mischief incident, which was reported at 2:18 p.m. on Catherine Street, according to the police. Nassau County officers arrived at the Valley Stream residence and discovered two American flags and several political signs had been vandalized, detectives said. The investigation remains ongoing. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Fifth Squad at 516-573-6553, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIP…

by Jillian Pikora

10/13/2025

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