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Jillian Pikora

Senior Assistant Managing Editor

jpikora@dailyvoice.com

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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23-Year-Old Man Dies Days After Dover Township Crash: York County Coroner 23-Year-Old Man Dies Days After Dover Township Crash: York County Coroner
23-Year-Old Man Dies Days After Dover Township Crash: York County Coroner A 23-year-old Washington Township man has died five days after a two-vehicle crash in Dover Township, the York County Coroner announced on Sunday, Aug. 3. The man succumbed to his injuries after being involved in the crash, according to the coroner’s office. The coroner responded to the scene and confirmed the death, though further details about the crash or the man’s identity were not released. Officials noted that some details may change as additional information becomes available.

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Two Killed After Stewartstown Borough House Fire: York County Coroner Two Killed After Stewartstown Borough House Fire: York County Coroner
Two Killed After Stewartstown Borough House Fire: York County Coroner A man and a woman died after being rescued from a Stewartstown Borough house fire, the York County Coroner announced on Sunday, Aug. 3. The blaze broke out around 6:01 a.m. at 2 North Main Street, where crews from the Eureka Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Company arrived to find heavy smoke pouring from the second floor, eaves, and roof, according to Fire Chief Todd Gibney. Firefighters forced entry and battled flames on the second floor while initiating a search and rescue. Two unconscious adults were found inside and removed in cardiac arrest. Emergency crews performed lifesaving interven…

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Two Fatal Motorcycle Crashes In Lehigh County, Riders Died Within Hours Of Each Other: Coroner Two Fatal Motorcycle Crashes In Lehigh County, Riders Died Within Hours Of Each Other: Coroner
Two Fatal Motorcycle Crashes In Lehigh County, Riders Died Within Hours Of Each Other: Coroner Two men were killed in separate motorcycle crashes in Lehigh County on Sunday, Aug. 3, authorities announced. The first crash happened in Allentown. A 25-year-old man was operating a motorcycle when it collided with a motor vehicle on the 300 block of W. Tilghman Street at about 3:20 a.m., the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said. He was pronounced dead at 8:17 a.m. at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg. The cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries, and the manner of death was ruled an accident, according to Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. His identity has been confirmed, but officials are …

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Motorcyclist Shot By Officer After Gun Threat On Bristol Pike: Bensalem Police Motorcyclist Shot By Officer After Gun Threat On Bristol Pike: Bensalem Police
Motorcyclist Shot By Officer After Gun Threat On Bristol Pike: Bensalem Police A man was shot by a Bensalem police officer after allegedly pointing a handgun at another motorist on Bristol Pike, authorities announced on Saturday, Aug. 2. The incident began around 5:45 p.m. when a 911 caller reported that a male motorcyclist had pointed a gun at him while traveling northbound near Biddle Lane, according to William McVey, public safety director for the Bensalem Police Department. A responding officer caught up with the suspect and the complainant in traffic near Bristol Pike and Appleton Avenue, police said. The officer pulled his patrol car between the vehicles and got…

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Nearly $50K Stolen From Elderly Lancaster County Woman By Virginia Relative: Police Nearly $50K Stolen From Elderly Lancaster County Woman By Virginia Relative: Police
Nearly $50K Stolen From Elderly Lancaster County Woman By Virginia Relative: Police A Virginia woman is accused of stealing nearly $50,000 from her elderly relative in Willow Street, West Lampeter Township police announced on Tuesday, July 22. Margaret Christel, 34, of Falls Church, Virginia, was charged with one count of Felony Financial Exploitation of an Older Adult after police say she stole and altered checks belonging to her elderly family member between December 2023 and March 2025. The case began on Thursday, May 15, 2025, when West Lampeter Township B Platoon officers were dispatched to a report of theft in Willow Street, police said. Investigators allege Christel…

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Law Enforcement Officer Impersonator Threatens Lancaster Parkgoers Over Dogs: Police Law Enforcement Officer Impersonator Threatens Lancaster Parkgoers Over Dogs: Police
Law Enforcement Officer Impersonator Threatens Lancaster Parkgoers Over Dogs: Police A man is accused of pretending to be a law enforcement officer while confronting people about dogs in Lancaster County Central Park, West Lampeter Township Police announced on Wednesday, July 23. Zachary M. Bernhardt, 26, of Lancaster, allegedly approached two victims in the park and claimed he was a law enforcement officer, according to police. Bernhardt told the victims he was enforcing dog laws and threatened to issue citations and fines, authorities said. When one of the victims asked for his badge number, Bernhardt allegedly provided a random number. An investigation identified Bernha…

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$145K Of Jewelry Stolen By UPS Worker, Lower Swatara Police Allege $145K Of Jewelry Stolen By UPS Worker, Lower Swatara Police Allege
$145K Of Jewelry Stolen By UPS Worker, Lower Swatara Police Allege A Harrisburg woman is accused of stealing nearly $146,000 in jewelry and other valuables while employed at UPS in Middletown, the Lower Swatara Township Police announced on Friday, Aug. 1. Shaylee Nicole Garber, 34, was arrested after investigators linked her to a string of thefts from UPS shipments at the company’s facility on the 2100 block of North Union Street, according to police. Garber allegedly made off with $145,745 worth of jewelry and additional valuable items, authorities detailed in the release. She has been charged with Felony Theft by Unlawful Taking, Mail Theft, and Crimina…

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Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Shakes New Jersey, Felt Across NYC Region: USGS Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Shakes New Jersey, Felt Across NYC Region: USGS
Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Shakes New Jersey, Felt Across NYC Region: USGS A magnitude 3.0 earthquake rattled Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, late Saturday, Aug. 2, briefly shaking parts of the New York City region, the United States Geological Survey announced. The quake struck at 10 kilometers below the surface, northeast of Hasbrouck Heights in Bergen County, at 10:22 p.m. local time, according to the USGS. Residents across North Jersey and as far south as Trenton reported feeling the tremor, with many in Harrison taking to social media to share their surprise over the shaking. Reports also came in from as far north as Westchester and Rockland counties in New Yo…

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‘Police Incident’ Closes Road In Franklin Township: Officials (DEVELOPING) ‘Police Incident’ Closes Road In Franklin Township: Officials (DEVELOPING)
‘Police Incident’ Closes Road In Franklin Township: Officials (Developing) An active police investigation prompted the closure of Upper Kingtown Road in Franklin Township, Hunterdon County on Saturday, Aug. 2, according to the Quakertown Fire Company. Authorities sent an alert to residents’ phones on Saturday afternoon notifying them of the road closure, the fire company said. Access for residents can be made by speaking with officers at the manned roadblocks, officials explained. New Jersey State Police confirmed they are assisting with the investigation but did not release details about what prompted the closure or the nature of the incident. The public is adv…

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Bryan Kohberger Moved To Solitary At Idaho’s Most Secure Prison After Life Sentence Bryan Kohberger Moved To Solitary At Idaho’s Most Secure Prison After Life Sentence
Bryan Kohberger Moved To Solitary At Idaho’s Most Secure Prison After Life Sentence Bryan Kohberger has been transferred to long-term restrictive housing in J Block at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution, prison documents confirmed on Saturday, Aug. 2.  The move comes less than a week after Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the savage stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students in 2022. Life Behind Bars Kohberger, 30, will now spend nearly all his time alone. IDOC officials said inmates in long-term restrictive housing are confined to single-person cells, allowed one hour of outdoor recreation daily, and permitted to shower every…

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