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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Lykens Valley, PA
Breaking News
1 Airlifted After Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Both Sides Of US-11/15 In PA 1 Airlifted After Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Both Sides Of US-11/15 In PA 1 Airlifted After Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Both Sides Of US-11/15 In PA
1 Airlifted After Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Both Sides Of US-11/15 In PA A person was airlifted and another was taken to a hospital by ambulance after a multi-vehicle crash shut down both directions of US-11/15 on Friday morning, July 24. Emergency crews were dispatched to the crash near the Route 34 interchange  in Perry County around 8:50 a.m., according to 511PA. Both the northbound and southbound lanes of US-11/15 were closed in the area while troopers conducted a crash reconstruction investigation, authorities said. The closure is expected to last for several hours. The southbound lanes are closed between Sunbury Street and Lovers Lane because of the …

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by Jillian Pikora
Catasauqua, PA
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Father, Son Charged After Explosive Device Thrown Near Catasauqua Polling Site: DA (UPDATE) Father, Son Charged After Explosive Device Thrown Near Catasauqua Polling Site: DA (UPDATE) Father, Son Charged After Explosive Device Thrown Near Catasauqua Polling Site: DA (UPDATE)
Father, Son Charged After Explosive Device Thrown Near Catasauqua Polling Site: DA (Update) A father and son have been charged after investigators say an explosive device was thrown from a moving pickup truck near a church serving as a polling location on Election Day, authorities announced on Thursday, July 23. Jack Pletz, 24, and Matthew David Pletz, 56, both of Catasauqua are accused in the incident that unfolded around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, near Salem United Church of Christ on the 600 block of 3rd Street, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan, Pennsylvania State Police Troop M, and Catasauqua police.  No one was injured, and officials said vo…

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Allentown, PA
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Teen Admits Role In Massive 6-Alarm Fire That Destroyed Allentown Buildings (UPDATE) Teen Admits Role In Massive 6-Alarm Fire That Destroyed Allentown Buildings (UPDATE) Teen Admits Role In Massive 6-Alarm Fire That Destroyed Allentown Buildings (UPDATE)
Teen Admits Role In Massive 6-Alarm Fire That Destroyed Allentown Buildings (Update) A 15-year-old admitted Wednesday, July 22, to setting the massive six-alarm fire that tore through a commercial building, destroyed multiple properties and vehicles, forced residents from their homes, and knocked out power to thousands in Allentown the previous month. The juvenile admitted to charges of arson and causing a catastrophe during a hearing before Judge James T. Anthony, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan. The teen will be held in a juvenile treatment facility that specializes in treating fire setters. Restitution has not yet been determined. The fire …

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by Jillian Pikora
Exeter Township, PA
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Convicted Felon Busted With 15 Guns, $37K Cash, Pounds Of Drugs In Exeter Raid: Prosecutors Convicted Felon Busted With 15 Guns, $37K Cash, Pounds Of Drugs In Exeter Raid: Prosecutors Convicted Felon Busted With 15 Guns, $37K Cash, Pounds Of Drugs In Exeter Raid: Prosecutors
Convicted Felon Busted With 15 Guns, $37K Cash, Pounds Of Drugs In Exeter Raid: Prosecutors A convicted felon was arrested after investigators seized 15 firearms, thousands of dollars in suspected drug proceeds, and large quantities of marijuana and cocaine during a raid at a Pennsylvania home, prosecutors announced Thursday, July 23. Adalberto Acevedo Jr., 39, of the 75 Overlook Drive, was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and persons not to possess firearms, Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams said. The search warrant was executed Wednesday, July 22, by the Berks…

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Bellmore, NY
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Bellmore Home Health Aide Caught On Camera Stealing Cash From 95-Year-Old Client: Police Bellmore Home Health Aide Caught On Camera Stealing Cash From 95-Year-Old Client: Police Bellmore Home Health Aide Caught On Camera Stealing Cash From 95-Year-Old Client: Police
Bellmore Home Health Aide Caught On Camera Stealing Cash From 95-Year-Old Client: Police A home health aide was arrested after she was caught on home surveillance stealing a locked cash box from her 95-year-old client on Long Island, but police say. Madeline Barranco, 60, of Linden Street, Bellmore, was charged with third-degree grand larceny following the incident in West Hempstead, Nassau County Police said in a release issued Thursday, July 23. The theft happened at approximately 6:39 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, according to detectives. Barranco, who was working as the victim's health aide, was seen on home video surveillance removing a black locked box containing U.S. curre…

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by Jillian Pikora
Albany, NY
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Man With Slashed Face Walks Into Albany Firehouse After Attempted Robbery: Police Man With Slashed Face Walks Into Albany Firehouse After Attempted Robbery: Police Man With Slashed Face Walks Into Albany Firehouse After Attempted Robbery: Police
Man With Slashed Face Walks Into Albany Firehouse After Attempted Robbery: Police A 71-year-old man walked into an Albany firehouse after police say he was stabbed in the face and arm during an attempted robbery Thursday afternoon, July 23. Officers responded at approximately 12:44 p.m. to the Albany Fire Department's South End Firehouse at 289 South Pearl St. after the victim walked in seeking help following the attack, according to an Albany Police Department release issued Thursday, July 23. The man had lacerations to his face and arm. Albany firefighters and emergency medical personnel treated him at the firehouse before he was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital…

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Huntington, NY
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Huntington Woman Found Unresponsive In Pool Dies, Homicide Detectives Investigating Huntington Woman Found Unresponsive In Pool Dies, Homicide Detectives Investigating Huntington Woman Found Unresponsive In Pool Dies, Homicide Detectives Investigating
Huntington Woman Found Unresponsive In Pool Dies, Homicide Detectives Investigating A woman died after she was found unresponsive in a residential swimming pool on Long Island on Thursday afternoon, police said.  Second Precinct officers responded to a home on Rodsfield Court in Huntington at approximately 3 p.m. Thursday, July 23, after a 911 caller reported that a family member had found Marcia Amarando unresponsive in the pool, according to Suffolk County Police.  The family member pulled Amarando from the water before officers arrived and began CPR. Commack Fire Department Ambulance personnel then took over lifesaving efforts, police said.  Amarando, wh…

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Allentown, PA
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Mom ID'd After Fatal 2 Vehicle Crash In Allentown: Coroner Mom ID'd After Fatal 2 Vehicle Crash In Allentown: Coroner Mom ID'd After Fatal 2 Vehicle Crash In Allentown: Coroner
Mom ID'd After Fatal 2 Vehicle Crash In Allentown: Coroner A New York native living in the Lehigh Valley has been identified as the woman killed in a crash that police say was caused by a driver who sped through a stop sign before fleeing the scene in Allentown. Kandi Jo Heller, 44, of Slatington, died from blunt force injuries after the Chevrolet Suburban driven by Kevin Abdiel Santiago allegedly ran a stop sign and struck the Mercedes-Benz she was driving at the intersection of North Sixth and Cedar streets at approximately 1:06 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, according to Pennsylvania State Police and Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. The impact s…

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Lebanon, PA
Your Community
$3M Winning PA Lottery Scratch-Off Sold At Lebanon County Speedway $3M Winning PA Lottery Scratch-Off Sold At Lebanon County Speedway $3M Winning PA Lottery Scratch-Off Sold At Lebanon County Speedway
$3M Winning PA Lottery Scratch-Off Sold At Lebanon County Speedway A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player is $3 million richer after buying a winning Scratch-Off ticket at a Lebanon County convenience store, lottery officials announced Wednesday, July 22. The winning $3 Million Mega Moolah Multiplier Scratch-Off ticket was sold at Speedway, 1082 Heidelberg Ave. in Heidelberg Township, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The $30 Scratch-Off game offers top prizes of $3 million. Lottery officials reminded players that Scratch-Off prizes expire one year after the game's end-sale date …

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by Jillian Pikora
National Interest
VA Megachurch Pastor Sent Explicit Images To Teen He Met While Preaching In York: State Police VA Megachurch Pastor Sent Explicit Images To Teen He Met While Preaching In York: State Police VA Megachurch Pastor Sent Explicit Images To Teen He Met While Preaching In York: State Police
VA Megachurch Pastor Sent Explicit Images To Teen He Met While Preaching In York: State Police A nationally known Virginia megachurch pastor who has preached across the United States is accused of sending explicit images to a Pennsylvania teenager he met while preaching at the boy's church, according to Pennsylvania State Police.  Kenneth Kevin Baldwin, 46, of Alexandria, Virginia, was charged with two felony counts of unlawful contact with a minor, one felony count of corruption of minors, three misdemeanor counts of indecent exposure, and six misdemeanor counts of open lewdness, state police announced Thursday, July 23.  The investigation began May 2, 2026, after the York Criminal …

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