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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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4-Year-Old Without Car Seat Found in Drunk Dad's Car After Crash In West Hempstead: Police 4-Year-Old Without Car Seat Found in Drunk Dad's Car After Crash In West Hempstead: Police
4-Year-Old Without Car Seat Found in Drunk Dad's Car After Crash In West Hempstead: Police A West Hempstead man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk and crashing his car with his 4-year-old son inside—without a child safety seat—Nassau County Police said Friday.  The crash occurred around 8:33 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, near Jackson Avenue and Wilson Street. Police say 31-year-old Angel Castro Castro, of Garfield Avenue, was behind the wheel of a 1999 Nissan when he struck a parked vehicle. Responding officers determined he was intoxicated and arrested him at the scene without incident.  The child and his mother, who was also in the vehicle, were transported to …

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Politics
PA House GOP Leader Slammed For Saying ‘Not Every Wage Should Be Livable’ In Viral Clip (POLL) PA House GOP Leader Slammed For Saying ‘Not Every Wage Should Be Livable’ In Viral Clip (POLL)
PA House GOP Leader Slammed For Saying ‘Not Every Wage Should Be Livable’ In Viral Clip (Poll) A video of Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper stating that “not every wage is designed to be a livable wage” has gone viral, igniting backlash from Democratic leaders and working-class advocates. The 12-second clip—shared by Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta on X—shows Topper repeating the controversial claim, saying, “Not every wage, and please hear me clearly on this, not every wage is designed to be a livable wage.” Lordie there is a tape: https://t.co/9ayxRF7n0L pic.twitter.com/ocOXoBC8VM — Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (@malcolmkenyatta) June 11, 2025 The post exploded online Wednesday…

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Body Found In Conewago Township Farm Field Prompts Police, Coroner Investigation Body Found In Conewago Township Farm Field Prompts Police, Coroner Investigation
Body Found In Conewago Township Farm Field Prompts Police, Coroner Investigation A body was discovered in a Conewago Township farm field, triggering a police and coroner investigation on Wednesday, June 11. The remains were located by a farmer off North Blettner Avenue in Adams County, according to the Adams County Coroner's Office. Coroner Francis Dutrow confirmed that the deceased is a man, but he has not yet been identified. Authorities have not released the cause of death or how long the body may have been there. The coroner’s office and police are continuing their joint investigation.

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Police & Fire
Pedestrian Killed Crossing Road In Glen Head: Nassau Detectives Pedestrian Killed Crossing Road In Glen Head: Nassau Detectives
Pedestrian Killed Crossing Road In Glen Head: Nassau Detectives A man struck and killed while crossing Glen Cove Road in Glen Head has been identified, Nassau County Police said on Wednesday, June 11. Jose Ruben Fernandez, 45, of Glen Cove, was fatally hit around 10:26 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, near Cedar Swamp Road, according to the Homicide Squad. Detectives say Fernandez was attempting to cross Glen Cove Road when he was struck by a silver 2003 Chevrolet Impala traveling southbound. He suffered severe trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene by a medic. The 25-year-old driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, …

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PA Dad Murders Son Over Cat; Watches Religious Videos For 12 Hours Before Calling 911: DA PA Dad Murders Son Over Cat; Watches Religious Videos For 12 Hours Before Calling 911: DA
PA Dad Murders Son Over Cat; Watches Religious Videos For 12 Hours Before Calling 911: DA A Pennsylvania father has been convicted of murder after he shot and killed his son during a bizarre argument over a cat and a car — then sat in the home for nearly 12 hours watching religious videos before calling 911, court documents detail.  John Francis Gustites, 67, of Sheppton, was found guilty on Wednesday, June 11 of Third-Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Simple Assault in the death of his 42-year-old son, John Andrew Gustites, according to Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O’Pake and court records. 🔫 The Shooting The dead…

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SUV Flips Onto Roof In Lancaster County Crash (PHOTOS) SUV Flips Onto Roof In Lancaster County Crash (PHOTOS)
SUV Flips Onto Roof In Lancaster County Crash (Photos) An SUV overturned after a two-car crash in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County on Thursday morning, June 12, authorities said. Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Horseshoe and Willow roads just before 7:30 a.m., according to the Witmer Fire Protective Association. One of the vehicles, an SUV, flipped onto its roof and came to rest in a nearby field, the fire company said. Photos from the scene show the SUV overturned with emergency crews surrounding it. Deputy 62 (Keys) was first to arrive and confirmed there was no entrapment, leading Truck 204 to be placed in service. Cre…

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Nearly $8K In Lifesaving Equipment Stolen From Dover Ambulances: Police Nearly $8K In Lifesaving Equipment Stolen From Dover Ambulances: Police
Nearly $8K In Lifesaving Equipment Stolen From Dover Ambulances: Police A thief has left emergency responders in York County scrambling after stealing two critical pieces of equipment, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 11. The Dover Area Ambulance Club says two Medtronic Lifepak 1000 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) were stolen from their ambulances—one in February, and another in April. The serial numbers for the missing devices are 35215159 and 37235221, and both contained two adult electrode pads and an infant pad kit, according to the ambulance company. The Northern York County Regional Police Department has filed reports, and the devices ar…

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$19K Worth Of Clothes Stolen From Spooky Nook Sports: Police $19K Worth Of Clothes Stolen From Spooky Nook Sports: Police
$19K Worth Of Clothes Stolen From Spooky Nook Sports: Police A box filled with hundreds of clothing items was stolen from the massive Spooky Nook Sports complex in East Hempfield, police announced on Thursday, June 12. The theft was reported by a representative from MADE Hoops on Friday, May 30, after they realized the large box—containing 783 individual pieces of clothing—was missing, according to the East Hempfield Township Police Department. Investigators say the clothing disappeared from the facility, located at 2913 Spooky Nook Road, sometime between Friday, April 18 at 4 p.m. and Saturday, April 19 at 9 a.m. The total value of the stolen items…

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Possible West Nile In Mosquitoes Prompts Emergency Spraying Across Dauphin County Neighborhoods Possible West Nile In Mosquitoes Prompts Emergency Spraying Across Dauphin County Neighborhoods
Possible West Nile In Mosquitoes Prompts Emergency Spraying Across Dauphin County Neighborhoods Emergency spraying is scheduled for Friday evening, June 13, in parts of Middle Paxton Township, after officials detected high levels of mosquitoes capable of carrying West Nile Virus, the Dauphin County Mosquito-Borne Disease Control Program announced. The rapid response comes after samples in the area revealed alarming mosquito activity linked to West Nile encephalitis, a potentially dangerous brain infection spread by certain mosquito species, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 🦟 The targeted spray zones include: Beamer Lane, Canal Road, Towpath Road, Riverview …

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$500K Cocaine Package, FedEx Driver Ambushed At Gunpoint By Philly Men In Broad Daylight: DOJ $500K Cocaine Package, FedEx Driver Ambushed At Gunpoint By Philly Men In Broad Daylight: DOJ
$500K Cocaine Package, FedEx Driver Ambushed At Gunpoint By Philly Men In Broad Daylight: DOJ Two Philadelphia men have been convicted of ambushing a FedEx driver at gunpoint and carjacking his truck in broad daylight while hunting for a $500,000 cocaine shipment, federal prosecutors announced on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Ronald Byrd, 37, and Saikeen Dixon, 32, were found guilty at trial of carjacking and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, according to U.S. Attorney David Metcalf. Byrd was also convicted of attempted possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. The men’s plan unraveled on August 10, 2022, when a package weighing 29 pounds ar…

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