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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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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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Cement Truck Rollover Following Minivan Crash Closed All Lanes Of PA Route 581: PennDOT Cement Truck Rollover Following Minivan Crash Closed All Lanes Of PA Route 581: PennDOT
Cement Truck Rollover Following Minivan Crash Closed All Lanes Of PA Route 581: PennDOT UPDATE:  Route 581 reopened around 2:30 p.m., according to 511PA. ORIGINAL: A cement truck rolled over after a crash involving a minivan on Route 581 west in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, authorities say. The multi-vehicle crash happened near the beginning of Route 11 in Lemoyne around 12:40 p.m., according to 511PA.  It has closed all lanes of the road starting at US 11 and Exit 5A throughU.S. 11 South/ Pa. 581 west, according to PennDOT.  “The truck is flipped over across the two lanes of 581 west, laying on the driver’s side. There is no …

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2 Teens, Man Dead After Becoming Trapped In Silo On Amish Farm In Central PA: Reports 2 Teens, Man Dead After Becoming Trapped In Silo On Amish Farm In Central PA: Reports
2 Teens, Man Dead After Becoming Trapped In Silo On Amish Farm In Central PA: Reports Two teenagers and a 47-year-old man have died after becoming trapped inside a silo on an Amish farm in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 authorities say.  Emergency crews were called to the farm located at 2926 Lower Brush Valley Road/Route 192 in Potter Township shortly after 7 a.m., WJAC reports.  A 47-year-old man, a 19-year-old, and a 14-year-old died in the silo, according to the Centre Daily Times citing state police Rockview public information officer Jacob Rhymestine. "The cause of the accident is not confirmed but neighbors say it…

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'DO NOT APPROACH This Big Bird' Police Warn Following Emu Sighting In Pennsylvania 'DO NOT APPROACH This Big Bird' Police Warn Following Emu Sighting In Pennsylvania
'DO NOT Approach This Big Bird' Police Warn Following Emu Sighting In Pennsylvania No, Bird Big did not escape from Sesame Place. But another big bird of a more exotic background has been spotted in central Pennsylvania. An emu was seeing walking around in York County, and North Hopewell Township police are warning the public to stay away. "This flightless, soft feathered, brown bird with a long neck can reach up to six feet tall and although it looks harmless, they can be very dangerous when provoked or they feel threatened," police caution. "The emu can cause serious bodily injury to humans and or animals. Therefore, DO NOT APPROACH this BIG bird!!," they said in a rel…

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