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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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'Person Of Interest' Sought After 2 Chambersburg Stores Robbed In 1 Night: Police 'Person Of Interest' Sought After 2 Chambersburg Stores Robbed In 1 Night: Police
'Person Of Interest' Sought After 2 Chambersburg Stores Robbed In 1 Night: Police A "person of interest" is wanted for questioning after two Chambersburg businesses were robbed in one night, police say.  The two businesses are both located within the 900 block of Norland Avenue and were both broken into businesses were broken into on Wednesday, Sept. 21,  between 1:25 and 1:35 a.m., Borough of Chambersburg police stated in a release the following day.  "The person shown in this photo may have information relevant to an ongoing police investigation, the police say. "He is a person of interest, but not necessarily a suspect at this time." Anyone w…

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2 People Shot Walking Along Street In Central Pennsylvania: Police 2 People Shot Walking Along Street In Central Pennsylvania: Police
2 People Shot Walking Along Street In Central Pennsylvania: Police Two people were shot while walking along a street in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Sept. 21, police say.  The Harrisburg Bureau of police was called to a report of shots fired in the area of South 14th and Derry streets around 7:15 p.m., according to a release by the department. When officers arrived on the scene, they found two adults who were suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot injuries. The victims told the police that they "were walking in the 1300 block of Derry Street when they heard gunshots and realized they were struck." The police continue to investigate this s…

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Sparks Shoot Out Of Plane After Takeoff In Newark (VIDEO) Sparks Shoot Out Of Plane After Takeoff In Newark (VIDEO)
Sparks Shoot Out Of Plane After Takeoff In Newark (Video) Falling debris, a sparking wing at take-off, and a mechanical failure had a United Airlines flight circling the Atlantic until it could make an emergency landing in Newark (scroll for video). The Sao Paulo, Brazil Boeing 777-200, flight UA149 had taken off with 256 passengers aboard from New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20, according to flight data.  "After our aircraft experienced a mechanical issue shortly after takeoff, it remained in the air to burn fuel and then landed safely. Passengers deplaned at the gate and a new aircraft is sch…

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11-Year-Old Boy Steals, Crashes Grandparents Car In Pittsburgh: Authorities 11-Year-Old Boy Steals, Crashes Grandparents Car In Pittsburgh: Authorities
11-Year-Old Boy Steals, Crashes Grandparents Car In Pittsburgh: Authorities An 11-year-old boy stole his grandparents car and crashed it into a pole in Pittsburgh’s Windgap neighborhood early Thursday morning, authorities say. Pittsburgh police were called to the report of a vehicle that had hit a pole at the intersection of Broadhead Fording Road and Windgap Avenue just before 3 a.m., according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. The 11-year-old was not hurt in the crash, according to the police.  The boy’s family members were at the scene, and he is now in their care, public safety officials say. Apparently, the tween had previously taken the car and gone driving…

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'Nightmares' Brought 5 Years Of Child Rapes To Light In Pennsylvania: DA 'Nightmares' Brought 5 Years Of Child Rapes To Light In Pennsylvania: DA
'Nightmares' Brought 5 Years Of Child Rapes To Light In Pennsylvania: DA A central Pennsylvania man has been convicted for raping and sexually assaulting multiple children over a period of five years, authorities say. Victor Charles Smith, 43, of the 3500 block of Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers, was found guilty two years after the victims came forward following nightmares of their abuse which plagued them to the point where they couldn't sleep through the night, according to a release by the Lancaster County district attorney's office. Pennsylvania state police received an allegation of sexual abuse and spoke with the first victim to come forward in September 20…

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Man On Bail With Car Full Of Guns, Drug Leads Police On Pursuit In York County: Authorities Man On Bail With Car Full Of Guns, Drug Leads Police On Pursuit In York County: Authorities
Man On Bail With Car Full Of Guns, Drug Leads Police On Pursuit In York County: Authorities A 29-year-old man out on bail led police on a pursuit in York County with a car full of drugs and guns, authorities say. Dar-Kim Steven Pollydore fled from the police as they were investigating on Roosevelt Avenue Tuesday, Sept. 20, according to a release by West Manchester Township police. He committed multiple traffic violations during the pursuit, police allege. He was later captured and charged with four felonies for Possession of Firearm Prohibited, Firearms Not To Be Carried Without a License, Flight to Avoid Apprehension, Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance…

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6 Adults Arrested In Connection With Shooting Of 2 Children ln Central PA Police Say 6 Adults Arrested In Connection With Shooting Of 2 Children ln Central PA Police Say
6 Adults Arrested In Connection With Shooting Of 2 Children ln Central PA Police Say Six adults have been charged and arrested in connection with the "serious" shooting of two young childing in central Pennsylvania on Aug. 11, 2022, police say.  Swatara Township police were called to a report of shots fired at a home in the 4900 block of Cumberland Street at 11:50 p.m., according to a release by the department. "Upon arrival officers discovered that unknown assailant(s) had fired multiple rounds into the home from the vicinity of the street," police say. A 4-year-old and 6-year-old "received serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital," as stated in the …

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Say 'Poop!' For Perfect Pics: Why Pennsylvania Children's Book Author Is Going Viral Say 'Poop!' For Perfect Pics: Why Pennsylvania Children's Book Author Is Going Viral
Say 'Poop!' For Perfect Pics: Why Pennsylvania Children's Book Author Is Going Viral Don't say "cheese" say "poop!" for the perfect back-to-school photos, a Pennsylvania author said in a viral Tweet on Sept. 14.  Adam Perry, of Hempfield Township, is a middle-grade and children's author with such titles as "The Thieving Collectors of Fine Children's Books" and "The Magicians of Elephant County." As you can see in the photo, on the left he simply says "smile!" but then says "poop!" and he gets a more sincere smile from his son.  My son when I tell him to smile vs when I yell out “poop!” pic.twitter.com/ui6TuPOaC5 — Adam Perry (@misterperry) September 14, 2022 Most of P…

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York County Man Wows Judges With His 'Magic' Voice On NBC's 'The Voice' York County Man Wows Judges With His 'Magic' Voice On NBC's 'The Voice'
York County Man Wows Judges With His 'Magic' Voice On NBC's 'The Voice' A popular local singer and guitar player has left the Keystone State for sunny LA as he competes on NBC's "The Voice." Eric Torres aka Devix, only announced that he was auditioning on his Facebook page on Sept. 15. But less than 6 days later, he's announced that he did more than just audition, he was cast to compete on Grammy-winner Camila Cabello's team! All I can say is thank you. I love you all for the amazing support you’ve privileged me with. So excited to grow with... Posted by DEVIX on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 "All I can say is thank you. I love you all for the amazing supp…

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Reward Offered For 2 Armed Men Who Robbed Central Pennsylvania 7-11: Police Reward Offered For 2 Armed Men Who Robbed Central Pennsylvania 7-11: Police
Reward Offered For 2 Armed Men Who Robbed Central Pennsylvania 7-11: Police Two men are wanted in connection with an armed robbery in central Pennsylvania on Sunday, September 18, police say. The two men pictured robbed the 7-11 convenience store located at 4811 Derry Street in Swatara Township at approximately 5:35 p.m., the Swatara Township police allege. The men entered the store and one of them "aimed a black semi-automatic handgun at the clerk while demanding cash from the register," police say. After the clerk handed over the undisclosed amount of cash, the suspects fled the area on foot, according to the police. The Dauphin County Crimestoppers is off…

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