Jillian Pikora

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. Over the past decade, she has worked as a staff reporter and freelance writer at Sisters Magazine, The Tempest, Huffington Post, CairoScene, and several other outlets. Prior to joining Daily Voice, Jillian worked as a digital news editor at Hearst's local NBC affiliate, WGAL News 8. She currently manages and reports stories in Pennsylvania for Daily Voice.

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Governor Shapiro Faces Uphill Battle Against Private Equity In PA Healthcare Governor Shapiro Faces Uphill Battle Against Private Equity In PA Healthcare
Governor Shapiro Faces Uphill Battle Against Private Equity In PA Healthcare Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro declared in his recent budget address: “I am done letting private equity (PE) treat Pennsylvania like a piggybank they can empty out and smash on the floor.” As a physician who has experienced the turmoil of a PE takeover, I applaud the governor's plan to scrutinize these acquisitions through the attorney general’s office. PE firms often drain resources from medical practices, nursing homes, and hospitals, leaving patients without adequate care. However, the fight won’t be easy. PE firms wield significant financial influence, which even affects national me…
Next Of Kin Sought For Edwin Pacheco, 48, Found Dead In Reading: Coroner Next Of Kin Sought For Edwin Pacheco, 48, Found Dead In Reading: Coroner
Next Of Kin Sought For Edwin Pacheco, 48, Found Dead In Reading: Coroner The Berks County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man's next of kin. Edwin D. Pacheco, 48, was found dead in Reading. His body was discovered on Tuesday, Feb. 18, officials said. His last known address was on the 400 block of S. 5th Street in the city. Anyone with information about his family is urged to contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
Ephrata Man Killed In Lebanon County Rollover Crash: PA State Police Ephrata Man Killed In Lebanon County Rollover Crash: PA State Police
Ephrata Man Killed In Lebanon County Rollover Crash: PA State Police An Ephrata man died after his truck rolled over and struck a tree stump on Stricklerstown Road in Millcreek Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania State Police Jonestown announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Randolph R. Blank, 62, was driving a 2006 Ford F350 southbound near 617 Stricklerstown Road at 5:17 a.m. when he left his lane, went off the right shoulder, and hit a tree stump, causing the truck to roll over once, troopers said. Blank was wearing a seatbelt, and the airbags deployed, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. No other vehicles were involved. Newmanstown EMS, West…
Mystery Surrounds Man Found Dead In Tent-Like Structure In Central Islip: Police Mystery Surrounds Man Found Dead In Tent-Like Structure In Central Islip: Police
Mystery Surrounds Man Found Dead In Tent-Like Structure In Central Islip: Police A man was found dead inside a makeshift tent near a busy Central Islip intersection, sparking a homicide investigation, Suffolk County Police announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The body was discovered at approximately 12:30 p.m. inside the enclosure on the south side of Suffolk Avenue, near Carleton Avenue, police said. Investigators have not determined how the man died. The cause of death will be determined following an autopsy by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office. His identity remains unknown. Detectives are urging anyone with information to contact the Homicide Squad at 631-8…
A$AP Rocky Of PA Found Not Guilty Of Hollywood Shooting, Avoids Prison A$AP Rocky Of PA Found Not Guilty Of Hollywood Shooting, Avoids Prison
A$AP Rocky Of PA Found Not Guilty Of Hollywood Shooting, Avoids Prison Rapper A$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…
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…
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…
Nick Foles Super Bowl Eagles Jersey Stolen From 'G Spot' Thrift Store: Police Nick Foles Super Bowl Eagles Jersey Stolen From 'G Spot' Thrift Store: Police
Nick Foles Super Bowl Eagles Jersey Stolen From '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…
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…
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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