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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.

Jillian Pikora's Contributions

Lifestyle

'Hill Street Blues' Actor, NJ Father Of 13, Taurean Blacque Dies: Reports The father of 13 children, including his 11 adoptive children, and "Hill Street Blues'" Emmy-nominated actor Taurean Blacque, died in Atlanta, Georgie on Thursday, July 21, Deadline reports citing his family. The Newark, New Jersey native, had suffered from a brief illness, prior to his passing at age 82, his family told the outlet. Blaque is most now for his role as the toothpick-toting, behatted Detective Neal Washington starting in 1981, and recurring on the several of seven seasons. He was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 1982— the year "Hill Street…

by Jillian Pikora

07/22/2022

Police & Fire

Man Killed In Harrisburg Hit-Run Rollover Crash ID'd The 67-year-old passenger who died in a two-vehicle hit-and-run crash involving a rollover on Thursday, July 21, has been identified. Tyrone Thompson also known as "Tee Football" or "Tee Footie," of Harrisburg, died at the scene of the crash in the area of North 17th and Regina streets around 2:30 a.m., according to his family. When police arrived at the scene of the crash they found two vehicles had collided at the intersection. "The initial investigation indicates that the one vehicle was traveling north on 17th Street, while the other vehicle was traveling east on Regina Street. The …

by Jillian Pikora

07/22/2022

News

Central PA Drug Dealer Nabbed For Fentanyl Death: DA A 24-year-old drug dealer has been arrested in connection with a fentanyl drug delivery resulting in death, according to the Lancaster County district attorney's office. Daniel Fernando Pineda, of the 200 block of North Plum Street, Lancaster was apprehended on Thursday, July 21, after a warranted search and seizure of his cellphone tied him to the victim, authorities say. The Lancaster City Bureau of Police had been called to a report of an unconscious male to a home in the 800 block of North Shippen Street around 5 p.m. on April 7, according to the DA's release. The man's acc…

by Jillian Pikora

07/22/2022

Police & Fire

Unique Motorcycle Stolen From Central PA Car Dealership: Police A unique motorcycle— that looks more like a high-end sports car—was stolen from a central Pennsylvania car dealership on Saturday, July, 16, police say. The red 2016 Polaris Slingshot pictured was stolen from a car dealership in the 400 block of North Reading Road, Ephrata Township, according to area police. The theft of the vehicle with the VIN: 57XAAPFA3G7116778 happened early that morning, police explain. If you have information about this crime or see this unique vehicle, please contact Officer Thorp at 717-738-9200 Ext. 255.

by Jillian Pikora

07/22/2022

Police & Fire

Apartment Fire Leads To Road Closures In Lebanon County Multiple fire crews were called to an apartment fire that has led to multiple road closure in Lebanon County on Friday, July 22, authorities say. The fire broke out in the 260 block of Rexmont Road in Cornwall just after 8 a.m., according to emergency dispatchers. Rexmont Road and Wenger Street have been closed as crews remained on the scene. Drivers have been asked to avoid the area. There is no word on how many structures were involved or if anyone was hurt, although the initial broadcasts reported people trapped and multiple dwellings involved. should avoid the area. Follow Daily Voic…

by Jillian Pikora

07/22/2022

News

$100K Reward Offered For Information On PA Woman Who Disappeared 10 Years Ago A decade after a central Pennsylvania woman went missing police the search is reignited as her community continues to hold out hope. Kortne Stouffer, 21, vanished from her Palmyra apartment on the morning of July 29, 2012, leaving her purse, keys, cellphone, and dog behind, according to Lebanon Chief County Detective Jonathan Hess in a release on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Kortne Ciera StoufferFBI The investigation has been "active with assistant from Federal, State Law Enforcement, in addition to local agencies, and the family's private investigator." Her community continues to spread …

by Jillian Pikora

07/21/2022

Police & Fire

Masked Man Attacked Clerk At Central PA Turkey Hill: Police A central Pennsylvania Turkey Hill clerk was assaulted by a masked man on Thursday, July 21, police say. Ephrata police received a call from the Turkey Hill clerk that a masked man entered the store on Rothsville Road in Ephrata "confronted the clerk, demanded money, assaulted the clerk, and fled the store" around 4:25 a.m., according to a release by the department. The man iss described as being approximately 20-years-old being about 5 foot 10 inches to 6 feet tall, his face was covered, he was also wearing dark glasses and dark clothing, police detailed in the release. …

by Jillian Pikora

07/21/2022

News

Paid Actors Wanted For Short Film In North Jersey Are you the parental type? A casting call is currently underway for paid lead and supporting roles in a short film about new parents that will be filmed in northern New Jersey. "The Begetters," by Clifton Robinson is about a young couple who "endure the task of being first-time parents," according to the casting synopsis. The filming will be in Verona with rehearsals starting Aug. 22 and shooting on Sept. 12-13. The production by DescrEye LLC is seeking actors and performers to portray the following: Leo: Lead, Male, 25-35; a charming and loving husband who is …

by Jillian Pikora

07/21/2022

Police & Fire

120+MPH Chase On I-81 In Lebanon County: Pennsylvania State Police A 20-year-old led state troopers on a chase along Interstate 81 at speeds over 120 mph in Lebanon County on Monday, July 11, according to a release by Pennsylvania state police. Aaron Almanzar first began the chase when troopers attempted a traffic stop for speeding—but instead of stopping he turned his headlights off and fled on I-81 north around 9 p.m., police say. The pursuit reached speeds of over 120 miles per hour as it went into Lebanon County. Almazar apparently went home, as police later arrested him there, according to the release. Police found mariju…

by Jillian Pikora

07/21/2022

Traffic

RT 15 In Adams County Reopens Following Crash (Update) A crash that closed part of Route 15 in Straban Township, Adams County, has cleared authorities say. All southbound lanes were shuttered between Exit: PA 234 - HEILDLERSBURG/EAST BERLIN and Exit: PA 394/US 15 BUS - HUNTERSTOWN as of 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, according to the Pennsylvania department of transportation. Traffic was diverted onto Route 234, authorities say. Pennsylvania state police asked drivers to avoid the area. ADAMS COUNTY: Area of Mile marker 15 on SR 15 south bound. Both Southbound lanes closed and being detoured due to crash. Please avoid the area. — Troo…

by Jillian Pikora

07/21/2022

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