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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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Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-81 Ramp In Dauphin County, Causing Holiday Delays Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-81 Ramp In Dauphin County, Causing Holiday Delays
Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-81 Ramp In Dauphin County, Causing Holiday Delays A tractor-trailer overturned on the ramp from Interstate 81 South to Interstate 83 South in Dauphin County, sparking major delays as crews worked to clear the scene on Monday, May 26. The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. near Exit 70, with the trailer left dangling off the edge of the ramp, according to Colonial Park Fire Co. #1 and PennDOT traffic cameras. At least one lane was blocked as first responders worked to upright the truck and trailer. Officials warned drivers that traffic would remain slow for several hours and advised using alternate routes. No injuries have been reported at th…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lifestyle
Scratch-Off Ticket Worth $5M Sold At Pantry Food Mart In Upper Darby Scratch-Off Ticket Worth $5M Sold At Pantry Food Mart In Upper Darby
Scratch-Off Ticket Worth $5M Sold At Pantry Food Mart In Upper Darby A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player just became a multi-millionaire in Delaware County. A winning $5,000,000 Lion’s Share Scratch-Off ticket was sold at Pantry Food Mart at 629 South Avenue in Upper Darby Township, the Lottery announced on Thursday, May 22. The ticket, part of a $50 game, delivered one of the game’s top prizes: $5 million. Pantry Food Mart is also cashing in on the win — the retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket, Lottery officials said. The $5,000,000 Lion’s Share game features multiple top prizes, and all tickets are distributed at random. The Penn…

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Lifestyle
$2.14M Match 6 Jackpot Ticket Sold At Philly Sunoco: PA Lottery $2.14M Match 6 Jackpot Ticket Sold At Philly Sunoco: PA Lottery
$2.14M Match 6 Jackpot Ticket Sold At Philly Sunoco: PA Lottery A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player hit the jackpot in Philadelphia, lottery officials announced Friday, May 23. A winning Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $2.14 million was sold for the Thursday, May 22 drawing at the Sunoco at 5810 North Broad Street, according to the PA Lottery. The ticket matched all six winning numbers — 20, 21, 25, 28, 34, and 46 — to take home the top prize, before taxes. The Sunoco station will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The identity of the winner remains unknown, as tickets must first be claimed and validated. Lottery officials are urging pl…

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Police & Fire
Jealous Ex-BF With Knife Tries Repeatedly To Run Over Romantic Rival In Bensalem: Police Jealous Ex-BF With Knife Tries Repeatedly To Run Over Romantic Rival In Bensalem: Police
Jealous Ex-BF With Knife Tries Repeatedly To Run Over Romantic Rival In Bensalem: Police Fueled by jealousy over a woman the victim was dating, a Bensalem man allegedly chased him with a knife and tried to run him over multiple times, police announced on Monday, May 26. Jeffrey Santucci, 66, of Bristol Pike in Bensalem, was identified as the driver of a red GMC SUV who terrorized the man along Bristol Pike and Red Lion Road on Saturday, May 24, according to Bensalem Police. Officers were first called around 4:10 p.m. for a disturbance. A man told police that a stranger in an SUV pulled up beside him, started yelling, then jumped out of the car wielding a large knife and chased …

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Police & Fire
Philadelphia Officer Injured In Crash While Responding To Emergency Call Philadelphia Officer Injured In Crash While Responding To Emergency Call
Philadelphia Officer Injured In Crash While Responding To Emergency Call A Philadelphia police officer was injured in a crash while responding to an emergency, officials announced on Monday, May 26. The 9th District officer was involved in a motor vehicle collision near 25th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue at approximately 11:23 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2025, according to the release. At the time, the officer had his lights and sirens activated while responding to a priority radio call, authorities said. As the officer entered the intersection, his patrol vehicle was struck by a black 2017 Buick Encore SUV operated by an adult male. The driver of the SUV decline…

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News
Dad Drowns Trying To Save Family Kayaking In Lake: 'A True Hero To The Very End' Dad Drowns Trying To Save Family Kayaking In Lake: 'A True Hero To The Very End'
Dad Drowns Trying To Save Family Kayaking In Lake: 'A True Hero To The Very End' A Norwood, NJ father of three died a hero, diving into a Pocono lake to save two relatives whose kayak flipped in the wind, police and community members said. Bibin Michael, 40, had been staying with family and friends at a long-term rental home on Sir Bradford Road in the Camelot Forest neighborhood of Blakeslee when the tragedy unfolded just after noon on Sunday, May 25, according to Pocono Mountain Regional Police. Two adults from the group had taken a kayak provided by the rental and were wearing life vests. But minutes into their paddle, the wind picked up and overturned their kayak, p…

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Three Progressive 'Reform' Bills Will Free Violent Criminals, Endangering New Yorkers Three Progressive 'Reform' Bills Will Free Violent Criminals, Endangering New Yorkers
Three Progressive 'Reform' Bills Will Free Violent Criminals, Endangering New Yorkers New York is still reeling from the spike in crime from the 2019 ‘Reforms.’ We can’t afford another progressive experiment. Public safety and compassion for victims must come first. Governor Hochul and Legislators must reject these bills which will embolden criminals and retraumatize victims. With the budget fight over, New York’s progressive legislators are now pushing a trio of bills—the Second Look Act, Elder Parole, and the Earned Time Act—that will fling open prison doors, putting thousands of violent criminals back on our streets. These measures, cloaked as compassionate reforms, prio…

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by Ray Tierney
News
‘Death To America’ Man Who Tried To Firebomb US Embassy In Tel Aviv Arrested At JFK: DOJ ‘Death To America’ Man Who Tried To Firebomb US Embassy In Tel Aviv Arrested At JFK: DOJ
‘Death To America’ Man Who Tried To Firebomb US Embassy In Tel Aviv Arrested At JFK: DOJ A man who once lived in Colorado is facing federal charges for attempting to firebomb the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv and threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Sunday, May 25. Joseph Neumeyer, 28, a dual U.S.-German citizen, was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport after being deported from Israel, according to federal prosecutors in Brooklyn. Molotov Cocktails Outside The Embassy Neumeyer allegedly showed up at the U.S. Embassy’s Tel Aviv branch on Sunday, May 19, with a dark backpack loaded with three Molotov cocktails. Se…

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Police & Fire
MOD Pizza Manager Stole $10K In Deposits Using Forged Logbooks: Manheim Twp. Police MOD Pizza Manager Stole $10K In Deposits Using Forged Logbooks: Manheim Twp. Police
MOD Pizza Manager Stole $10K In Deposits Using Forged Logbooks: Manheim Twp. Police A MOD Pizza manager in Lancaster is accused of stealing over $10,000 from company deposits and covering it up using forged paperwork, Manheim Township police announced on Friday, May 23. Bryan Patrick Cramer, 33, of Lancaster, was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking and Forgery after his arrest on Tuesday, May 20, according to a criminal complaint. In April, MOD Pizza launched an internal investigation after noticing missing funds. Investigators say Cramer admitted to taking money from 32 deposits totaling $10,249.91, citing financial hardship in his personal life. Police say Cramer main…

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Police & Fire
Sex Predator From Hampton Bays Wanted In Georgia Caught Hiding In Long Island: NY State Police Sex Predator From Hampton Bays Wanted In Georgia Caught Hiding In Long Island: NY State Police
Sex Predator From Hampton Bays Wanted In Georgia Caught Hiding In Long Island: NY State Police A fugitive wanted for sex crimes involving a minor in Georgia was arrested on Long Island, New York State Police announced on Friday, May 23. Oswin M. Guillen Padilla, 41, of Hampton Bays, was wanted by Duluth Police for inappropriate communication with a minor, troopers said. The investigation began when the victim’s mother discovered disturbing photos and videos showing explicit conversations and content exchanged between her child and Padilla, police explained. New York State Police Computer Crime Unit located Padilla’s residence in Suffolk County and arrested him on Wednesday, May 22. …

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