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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Conshohocken-Plymouth Meeting, PA
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Parents Kidnapped, Assaulted 7-Week-Old Baby Girl In Pennsylvania: Police Parents Kidnapped, Assaulted 7-Week-Old Baby Girl In Pennsylvania: Police Parents Kidnapped, Assaulted 7-Week-Old Baby Girl In Pennsylvania: Police
Parents Kidnapped, Assaulted 7-Week-Old Baby Girl In Pennsylvania: Police A 7-week-old baby girl suffered multiple serious injuries in an alleged assault that landed both of her parents behind bars in Philadelphia, police announced on Monday, Aug. 10. Secret McCleve-Sar, 21, and Tyrone Jones, 22, both of the 2500 block of North Front Street, were apprehended on Sunday, Aug. 9, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. The investigation began after an 18th District officer responded to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for a report of a prior assault involving the infant at approximately 6:34 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, police said. The baby had initially …

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Slate Belt, PA
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Caregiver Charged In Connection With Woman With Down Syndrome's Death In Pen Argyl: AG Caregiver Charged In Connection With Woman With Down Syndrome's Death In Pen Argyl: AG Caregiver Charged In Connection With Woman With Down Syndrome's Death In Pen Argyl: AG
Caregiver Charged In Connection With Woman With Down Syndrome's Death In Pen Argyl: AG A caregiver has been charged in connection with the death of a 51-year-old woman with Down syndrome, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Monday, Aug. 10. Susan Edwards, 59, of Pen Argyl, was charged with two felony counts of neglect of a care-dependent person causing serious bodily injury or death and endangering the welfare of a care-dependent person, according to the Attorney General’s Office. The woman was found dead inside Edwards’ Northampton County home on Oct. 15, 2023, investigators said. She died from septic complications caused by untreated pressure ulcers, acc…

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National Interest
Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals
Man Wanted In Penn State Senior's Fatal Robbery, Officer Shooting; Surrenders: US Marshals The man wanted in the robbery tied to the fatal shooting of Penn State senior Billy Schmidt has surrendered to Philadelphia police after a public search that included a cash reward, the U.S. Marshals Service announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Khadfi Fleming surrendered at Philadelphia Police Headquarters at 6 p.m., the U.S. Marshals Service said. "The public and media played an important role in bringing Fleming to justice," the agency said in a statement posted on X. "USMS Philly thanks everyone who shared info, spread the word, and assisted law enforcement, ultimately helping bring about Flem…

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West Chester, PA
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3-Year-Old Dies From Cocaine Toxicity In PA Home; Coroner Rules Homicide 3-Year-Old Dies From Cocaine Toxicity In PA Home; Coroner Rules Homicide 3-Year-Old Dies From Cocaine Toxicity In PA Home; Coroner Rules Homicide
3-Year-Old Dies From Cocaine Toxicity In PA Home; Coroner Rules Homicide A 3-year-old child found dead inside a Pennsylvania home died from cocaine toxicity, and the death has been ruled a homicide, officials announced on Monday, Aug. 10. The child was found dead inside a home on Columbia Avenue in Greenville on Saturday, June 27, according to Mercer County Coroner John A. Libonati. A forensic autopsy was performed by forensic pathologist Todd Luckasevic on Monday, June 29, the coroner said. The scene investigation, autopsy findings, and forensic toxicology results determined the child's cause of death was cocaine toxicity, according to the release. Libonati ru…

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Carle Place, NY
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Gasoline Tanker Overturns, Spills Fuel, Closes Major Carle Place Roads Gasoline Tanker Overturns, Spills Fuel, Closes Major Carle Place Roads Gasoline Tanker Overturns, Spills Fuel, Closes Major Carle Place Roads
Gasoline Tanker Overturns, Spills Fuel, Closes Major Carle Place Roads A gasoline tanker overturned and spilled fuel at a busy Carle Place intersection, injuring the driver and forcing multiple road closures, Nassau County Police said. The 31-year-old man was driving a 2025 Kenworth gasoline tanker south on Glen Cove Road when he attempted to turn left onto Old Country Road at 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, according to police. The tanker overturned during the turn, causing a fuel spill, police said. The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation and treatment. The Nassau County Fire Marshal, Nassau County Office of Emer…

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Floral Park-Bellerose, NY
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Knife-Wielding Belletose 7-Eleven Robber Wanting Cigarettes, Steals $492 In Candy: Police Knife-Wielding Belletose 7-Eleven Robber Wanting Cigarettes, Steals $492 In Candy: Police Knife-Wielding Belletose 7-Eleven Robber Wanting Cigarettes, Steals $492 In Candy: Police
Knife-Wielding Belletose 7-Eleven Robber Wanting Cigarettes, Steals $492 In Candy: Police A man who allegedly pulled a knife while demanding cigarettes from a Long Island convenience store employee was arrested days later after detectives spotted him outside another store, police announced on Monday, Aug. 10. Derek A. Atwater, 45, who police described as undomiciled, is accused of robbing the 7-Eleven at 225-08 Jericho Turnpike in Bellerose Terrace at 5:45 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8. Atwater allegedly approached a 23-year-old employee, brandished a knife, and demanded cigarettes, according to Nassau County detectives. When the employee refused, Atwater allegedly grabbed multiple…

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Newtown-Upper Makefield, PA
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Former Newtown Mayor's Daughter Charged In 2-Year-Old Child's Abuse At Preschool Former Newtown Mayor's Daughter Charged In 2-Year-Old Child's Abuse At Preschool Former Newtown Mayor's Daughter Charged In 2-Year-Old Child's Abuse At Preschool
Former Newtown Mayor's Daughter Charged In 2-Year-Old Child's Abuse At Preschool A former Pennsylvania mayor's daughter has been charged after an alleged child abuse incident involving a 2-year-old at the preschool where she worked, police announced on Monday, Aug. 10. Erin Elizabeth Burke, 28, of Newtown, was charged following the incident at Newtown Discovery Preschool on Blacksmith Road in Newtown Township on Friday, July 24, according to police and court documents. The school initiated a ChildLine report of suspected child abuse after the incident involving Burke and the 2-year-old student, according to police. The Newtown Township Police Department's Detective Di…

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West Chester, PA
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Woman's Death Ruled Suicide After 9-Year-Old Girl Shot At PA Condo (UPDATE) Woman's Death Ruled Suicide After 9-Year-Old Girl Shot At PA Condo (UPDATE) Woman's Death Ruled Suicide After 9-Year-Old Girl Shot At PA Condo (UPDATE)
Woman's Death Ruled Suicide After 9-Year-Old Girl Shot At PA Condo (Update) The death of a woman found shot inside a Pennsylvania condominium is now being investigated as a suicide that also left a 9-year-old girl struck by gunfire, authorities announced on Monday, Aug. 10. The girl continues to recover from her injuries following the shooting at the Summit House Condominium Complex in East Goshen Township on Friday, Aug. 7, according to the Chester County District Attorney's Office. Officers were called to a home in the 400 building of the complex just before 11 a.m. and arrived to find the 9-year-old girl suffering from a gunshot wound, authorities previously sai…

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Columbia, PA
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Grandchild Airlifted After Pickup Kills Husband, Wife Crossing Columbia Borough Street Grandchild Airlifted After Pickup Kills Husband, Wife Crossing Columbia Borough Street Grandchild Airlifted After Pickup Kills Husband, Wife Crossing Columbia Borough Street
Grandchild Airlifted After Pickup Kills Husband, Wife Crossing Columbia Borough Street A girl was airlifted to a hospital after a pickup truck struck her and her grandparents, killing the husband and wife as the family crossed a Pennsylvania street, authorities announced. Eric Lutz, 74, and his wife, Donna Lutz, 71, both of Columbia Borough, were crossing at Chestnut and North Third streets in Columbia with their grandchild when they were struck by a Dodge Ram pickup around 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9, according to Columbia Borough Police and the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office. All three were initially rushed to a local hospital following the crash. The girl was later flo…

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Easton, PA
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NJ Motorcyclist Dad Killed In Fiery Head-On Crash With SUV Northampton County: PA State Police NJ Motorcyclist Dad Killed In Fiery Head-On Crash With SUV Northampton County: PA State Police NJ Motorcyclist Dad Killed In Fiery Head-On Crash With SUV Northampton County: PA State Police
NJ Motorcyclist Dad Killed In Fiery Head-On Crash With SUV Northampton County: PA State Police A New Jersey motorcyclist was killed and two Pennsylvania residents were hospitalized following a fiery head-on crash in Northampton County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Aug. 10. Nathan D. Giamoni, 48, of Phillipsburg, was riding a 2014 Harley-Davidson Low Rider south on South Delaware Drive in Williams Township when the crash happened at 7:07 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9, according to the PSP Belfast crash report.  Giamoni lost control for an unknown reason and was thrown from the motorcycle, which slid into the northbound lane on the 200 block of South Delaware Drive, als…

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