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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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Police & Fire
3-Story Rowhome Collapses In Harrisburg (DEVELOPING) 3-Story Rowhome Collapses In Harrisburg (DEVELOPING)
3-Story Rowhome Collapses In Harrisburg (Developing) A three-story building collapsed in Harrisburg, prompting a massive emergency response on Tuesday, Nov. 19, officials announced. The collapse happened at 326 South 14th Street near Reese Street around 11:30 a.m., according to emergency dispatch. The building, a condemned housing unit believed to be unoccupied, was reportedly under some form of construction, officials said. Details about potential injuries remain unclear, but first responders are working to confirm whether anyone might have been inside at the time of the collapse. The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire and other crews are on the…

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Lifestyle
Post Malone Sets Multiple PA Concert Dates: Here's How To Get Tickets Post Malone Sets Multiple PA Concert Dates: Here's How To Get Tickets
Post Malone Sets Multiple PA Concert Dates: Here's How To Get Tickets Global music sensation Post Malone is bringing his highly anticipated to Pennsylvania with multiple stops. Post Malone, the 29-year-old acclaimed artist known for his genre-blending music, has scheduled three concerts in Pennsylvania as part of his 25 show "Big Ass Stadium Tour". This tour supports his debut country album, "F-1 Trillion," released on August 16, 2024. This concert will highlight Post Malone's new country music, including his single "Pour Me a Drink" with Blake Shelton. The album's lead single, "I Had Some Help" featuring Morgan Wallen, achieved significant…

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Traffic
Explosion Injures One, Damages Vehicles At PA Turnpike Service Plaza Explosion Injures One, Damages Vehicles At PA Turnpike Service Plaza
Explosion Injures One, Damages Vehicles At PA Turnpike Service Plaza An explosion rocked the Blue Mountain Service Plaza on the Pennsylvania Turnpike early Tuesday, Nov. 19, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The blast occurred in the rear commercial vehicle parking lot of the westbound plaza at mile marker 202.5 in Hopewell Township, Cumberland County, at approximately 4:55 a.m., authorities said. A preliminary investigation revealed the explosion was caused by a propane leak inside a 2003 Ford RV with Delaware registration, troopers reported. The vehicle was destroyed in the incident. One person inside the RV was injured and transported by EMS to Pen…

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News
PA Teen Found After Nearly 4 Months-Long Search: Police PA Teen Found After Nearly 4 Months-Long Search: Police
PA Teen Found After Nearly 4 Months-Long Search: Police A Lancaster teen reported missing in late July has been found, the Lancaster City Bureau of Police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Wilbert Blose, 15, of Lancaster had last been seen on the 200 block of College Ave on July 29, sparking a months-long search, according to the release.  Details about his appearance or recovery were not released.  Police thanked the public for their help in locating Blose safely.

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Police & Fire
Injured Kayaker Rescued After Stranded By Susquehanna River's Statue Of Liberty Injured Kayaker Rescued After Stranded By Susquehanna River's Statue Of Liberty
Injured Kayaker Rescued After Stranded By Susquehanna River's Statue Of Liberty Fred Shankweiler, the kayaker rescued near the Statue of Liberty on the Susquehanna River, is sharing harrowing details of his ordeal following his dramatic rescue by local fire companies. Shankweiler, who was attempting to retrieve a crashed drone for fall photos, admitted that his determination led to reckless decisions. "I thought it would be a simple task to retrieve it and borrowed a friend’s kayak," he explained. "I will tell you that it was reckless and a bad idea, but sometimes my determination gets the best of me." After launching, the river conditions quickly turned against him. "…

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Police & Fire
Hanover Man Wanted For Robbery, Assault, And Riot: Police Hanover Man Wanted For Robbery, Assault, And Riot: Police
Hanover Man Wanted For Robbery, Assault, And Riot: Police Police are searching for a Hanover-area man wanted on robbery, assault, and other charges, authorities announced on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Dominic Raul Lopez, 20, also known as "Dom" and "Easy," is accused of robbery, aggravated assault, and riot, according to the Penn Township Police Department. Lopez is additionally wanted for fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer after failing to appear in court, police said. Lopez is described as a 6’3” Hispanic man weighing 185 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Investigators say he is known to frequent Hanover and Littlestown, Pennsylva…

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Schools
School Bus Driver Accused Of Forging Medical Records: PA State Police School Bus Driver Accused Of Forging Medical Records: PA State Police
School Bus Driver Accused Of Forging Medical Records: PA State Police A Chambersburg woman who operates a school bus company is accused of forging medical records to maintain her certifications, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a release on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Theresa M. Keifman, 72, the owner of Keifman Busing in Franklin County, allegedly altered dates on PennDOT forms to falsely claim she was medically qualified to operate a school bus. Investigators say the forgeries began in December 2018 and continued through 2023. According to police, Keifman submitted the falsified documents to PennDOT, fraudulently indicating that she had passed the required ph…

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News
PA Teen Sentenced For Stabbing Aunt In Head While Driving: DA PA Teen Sentenced For Stabbing Aunt In Head While Driving: DA
PA Teen Sentenced For Stabbing Aunt In Head While Driving: DA A 15-year-old boy has been sentenced to state prison after stabbing his aunt in the back of the head while she was driving in Martic Township earlier this year. D’Andre Jennings, of the 100 block of Peters Creek Road, Fulton Township, Peach Bottom, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, possession of an instrument of crime, and recklessly endangering another person, the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office announced on Nov. 4. President Judge David Ashworth sentenced Jennings to 2 ½ to 6 years in state prison. The incident happened near the intersection of Susquehannock Drive and Beth…

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Lifestyle
Leonid Meteor Shower To Peak Over Pennsylvania Skies Leonid Meteor Shower To Peak Over Pennsylvania Skies
Leonid Meteor Shower To Peak Over Pennsylvania Skies Stargazers in Pennsylvania are in for a celestial treat as the Leonid meteor shower lights up the night sky, EarthSky reports. The annual meteor display is expected to peak late tonight, Saturday, Nov. 18, into the early hours of Sunday, Nov. 19, with optimal viewing conditions away from city lights. Known for producing some of the most dramatic meteor storms in history, the Leonids typically generate 10 to 15 meteors per hour during peak activity. This year, however, viewers might witness an even higher count under clear skies. The meteors are fragments from the comet Tempel-Tuttle, which o…

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Police & Fire
Man Severely Burned In Pennsylvania Wildfire, Charged With Arson: Police Man Severely Burned In Pennsylvania Wildfire, Charged With Arson: Police
Man Severely Burned In Pennsylvania Wildfire, Charged With Arson: Police A man accused of setting one of the wild fire across Pennsylvania has been charged with multiple felonies, police announced Monday, Nov. 18. Malcolm Kellogg suffered severe burns to his upper body in the blaze on Blue Mountain near Autumn Oaks Drive and Box Elder Court on Friday, Nov. 8, according to the Lower Paxton Bureau of Police. The fire started after Kellogg, who was previously cited for illegally dumping trash at the same location, allegedly lit the debris on fire instead of removing it as directed. The flames spread quickly, endangering nearby homes and residents, police said. Mor…

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