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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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Lifestyle
A$AP Rocky Of Harrisburg Found Not Guilty Of Hollywood Shooting, Avoids Prison A$AP Rocky Of Harrisburg Found Not Guilty Of Hollywood Shooting, Avoids Prison
A$AP Rocky Of Harrisburg Found Not Guilty Of Hollywood Shooting, Avoids Prison Rapper A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of firing a gun at a former friend on a Hollywood street, dodging more than two decades behind bars, Los Angeles jurors decided on Tuesday, Feb. 18, according to multiple media outlets and court records. The 36-year-old hip-hop star—whose real name is Rakim Mayers—was cleared of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm after jurors deliberated for just three hours. A$AP Rocky, who has ties to Harrisburg, PA, and Elmwood Park, NJ, where he spent part of his youth, has long referenced his East Coast roots in his music and ris…

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Business
Jennifer Aniston Joins Hershey's SkinnyPop In Major Brand Refresh Jennifer Aniston Joins Hershey's SkinnyPop In Major Brand Refresh
Jennifer Aniston Joins Hershey's SkinnyPop In Major Brand Refresh Hollywood icon Jennifer Aniston is the new face of Hershey’s SkinnyPop, the snack company announced at the 2025 CAGNY conference in Florida. The former Friends star will soon appear in advertising for the popular popcorn brand, marking a major celebrity-backed refresh for the product. Hershey acquired SkinnyPop in 2018, adding it to its growing salty snacks portfolio, which also includes Dot’s Pretzels, Pirate’s Booty, and Reese’s Filled Pretzels. The brand—known for its whole grain, kosher, non-GMO, and gluten-free ingredients—has remained a consumer favorite since its founding in 2010. Th…

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News
Firefighters Turn Fire Starters: Lancaster County Volunteers Accused Of Arson Firefighters Turn Fire Starters: Lancaster County Volunteers Accused Of Arson
Firefighters Turn Fire Starters: Lancaster County Volunteers Accused Of Arson Two Lancaster County volunteer firefighters allegedly set a string of fires they later rushed to battle, igniting shock and outrage in their community, East Hempfield Township police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Joshua Scott Lightcap, 23, of Columbia, and Mason Scott Howard, 21, of Akron, face arson charges after a three-month investigation linked them to five blazes between October and November 2024, including a $15,000 brush fire, according to police, court records, and arrest affidavits obtained by Daily Voice. Lightcap admitted to starting fires with Howard and a 16-year-old from East…

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Sports
Nick Foles Super Bowl Eagles Jersey Stolen From West Chester 'G Spot' Thrift Store: Police Nick Foles Super Bowl Eagles Jersey Stolen From West Chester 'G Spot' Thrift Store: Police
Nick Foles Super Bowl Eagles Jersey Stolen From West Chester 'G Spot' Thrift Store: Police A Nick Foles Super Bowl LII jersey was stolen from a mannequin outside a West Chester thrift store, police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The theft happened at the G Spot Thrift Shop on the 100 block of East Market Street around 4:05 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, according to West Chester Borough police. Surveillance footage shows the suspect, whose photo was shared by police, taking the midnight green #9 Eagles jersey from the mannequin in front of the store around 4 p.m., authorities said. Officer Cross is leading the investigation and is asking anyone with information about the suspect or th…

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Police & Fire
DUI Chase At 125 MPH Ends In Whitehall Arrest: PA State Police DUI Chase At 125 MPH Ends In Whitehall Arrest: PA State Police
DUI Chase At 125 MPH Ends In Whitehall Arrest: PA State Police A Bethlehem woman led Pennsylvania State Police on a high-speed chase, hitting 125 mph on US Route 22 before being arrested for DUI in Whitehall, authorities announced on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Aniahlyse Rodriguez, 22, was taken into custody after failing to stop for troopers attempting a traffic stop on US 22 near Fullerton Avenue at 12:22 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Rodriguez continued westbound on US 22 at dangerous speeds in a 55 mph zone before troopers managed to pull her over near the 15th Street exit, police said. During the investigation, trooper…

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News
Sexual Extortion Investigation Underway In Saint Thomas Township: PSP Chambersburg Sexual Extortion Investigation Underway In Saint Thomas Township: PSP Chambersburg
Sexual Extortion Investigation Underway In Saint Thomas Township: PSP Chambersburg A sexual extortion investigation is underway in Saint Thomas Township, Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg announced. Trooper B. Dixon responded to Nugget Way on Monday, Feb. 10 at 9:01 a.m. for a report of theft by deception and extortion, according to the release on Thursday, Feb. 13. A 47-year-old woman from Saint Thomas reported that photos were stolen during the incident, troopers said. No charges have been filed, and the investigation is ongoing, PSP Chambersburg noted.

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Police & Fire
Machete-Wielding Bank Robber Took Hostage Before Justified Fatal Shot By Lancaster Police: DA Machete-Wielding Bank Robber Took Hostage Before Justified Fatal Shot By Lancaster Police: DA
Machete-Wielding Bank Robber Took Hostage Before Justified Fatal Shot By Lancaster Police: DA A Lancaster police officer was justified in fatally shooting Luis Fuentes, a machete-wielding bank robber who took a hostage and threatened bystanders after fleeing the scene, the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Luis Fuentes, 39, posted on Facebook at 7:00 a.m., "Soon you guys are gonna see me on national TV, and that means the world. It’s gonna be funny," followed at 7:40 a.m. by, "Being a nice guy doesn’t always work, but I’ll show you how nice I am!" Hours later, he was involved in a machete-wielding robbery that ended in a fatal confrontation wi…

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Possible Child Sexual Assault Investigated In Franklin County: PA State Police Possible Child Sexual Assault Investigated In Franklin County: PA State Police
Possible Child Sexual Assault Investigated In Franklin County: PA State Police Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a possible child sexual assault in Franklin County. The alleged incident occurred on the 1100 block of Fort Loudon Road in Peters Township, according to a release by PSP Chambersburg on Thursday, Feb. 13. A 9-year-old girl from Chambersburg has been identified as the victim, troopers said. The investigation, led by Trooper L. Trace of the Chambersburg Crime Unit, began on Monday, Jan. 1 at 12 p.m., authorities detailed. No further information has been released as the investigation is ongoing, state police said.

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Elderly Woman Neglected For Days Without Food, Water In Greene Township: PSP Elderly Woman Neglected For Days Without Food, Water In Greene Township: PSP
Elderly Woman Neglected For Days Without Food, Water In Greene Township: PSP An elderly Fayetteville woman was neglected for days without food, water, or medication in Greene Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced. The 69-year-old victim was found at a Lincoln Way East residence during a welfare check by state troopers, who responded between Feb. 4 and Feb. 7, according to the release on Thursday, Feb. 13. Investigators determined the woman had been deprived of essential care, including food, water, medication, hygiene, and communication, police said. The Pennsylvania State Police Chambersburg Patrol Unit is investigating. No further details have been releas…

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COLD CASE: Who Killed Christopher Keller? $5K Reward Offered In Cold Case Murder Of PA Teen COLD CASE: Who Killed Christopher Keller? $5K Reward Offered In Cold Case Murder Of PA Teen
Cold CASE: Who Killed Christopher Keller? $5K Reward Offered In Cold Case Murder Of PA Teen Who strung the deadly electrical cable that killed 15-year-old Christopher Keller as he rode his dirt bike along the Lehigh River in 1992? Pennsylvania State Police are determined to find out — and they’re offering $5,000 for your help. Keller’s life was cut short on Sept. 24, 1992, when he struck the cable maliciously tied between two trees on a secluded trail in North Whitehall Township. The wire slashed his throat and sent him tumbling, fracturing his skull. His passenger survived, but Keller never stood a chance. Described by then-District Attorney Robert Steinberg as “an intentionally …

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