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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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2-Year-Old PA Girl, Mykhia Worthy, Drowns In Neighbor’s Pool: Officials 2-Year-Old PA Girl, Mykhia Worthy, Drowns In Neighbor’s Pool: Officials
2-Year-Old PA Girl, Mykhia Worthy, Drowns In Neighbor’s Pool: Officials A 2-year-old girl drowned after getting into a neighbor’s pool in Stowe Township on Monday night, Allegheny County Police announced. Officers were called to the 1100 block of 12th Street around 7 p.m. on Monday, July 28, for a reported drowning, police said. When first responders arrived, they found residents performing CPR on the child, according to the release. The girl was taken to UPMC Children’s Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. On Tuesday morning, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Mykhia Worthy. Preliminary information shows Worthy had ga…

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4-Year-Old Upstairs When PA Man Fires Gun Into Ceiling: Police 4-Year-Old Upstairs When PA Man Fires Gun Into Ceiling: Police
4-Year-Old Upstairs When PA Man Fires Gun Into Ceiling: Police A Williamsport man is accused of firing a revolver into his ceiling during a heated argument while a child was directly above him, police announced on Tuesday, July 29. John Joseph Holohan, 65, was charged after Williamsport police were dispatched to the 800 block of Packer Street for reports of a gunshot inside a home, according to a release. When officers arrived, they encountered Holohan exiting the rear of the residence and detained him without incident. Investigators determined Holohan had been arguing inside the home when he brandished a .357 Magnum revolver and fired a shot into the …

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Apple TV+ Thriller ‘Parallax’ Filming In Pennsylvania — And You Could Be In It Apple TV+ Thriller ‘Parallax’ Filming In Pennsylvania — And You Could Be In It
Apple TV+ Thriller ‘Parallax’ Filming In Pennsylvania — And You Could Be In It If you’ve ever wanted to see yourself on Apple TV+, now’s your chance. Casting is underway for "Parallax", a brand‑new thriller series filming in Western Pennsylvania — and locals can get paid to be part of the action. Mosser Casting is seeking extras of all ages for "Parallax", an upcoming Apple TV+ thriller filming across Western Pennsylvania from Monday, July 21, through Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Filming will take place on weekdays only. The series, produced by A&E and based on the hit crime novels "Killer Instinct" by Lars Kepler, follows a former homicide detective who moves to a smal…

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Apple Sues Tech Leaker Jon Prosser Over iOS 26: Federal Complaint Apple Sues Tech Leaker Jon Prosser Over iOS 26: Federal Complaint
Apple Sues Tech Leaker Jon Prosser Over iOS 26: Federal Complaint Apple has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against Derrick City, Pennsylvania resident Jon Prosser and co-defendant Michael Ramacciotti, accusing the pair of misappropriating trade secrets tied to the unreleased iOS 26, according to court documents filed on Thursday, July 17. Alleged Breach Of Confidential Software Development Apple alleges Ramacciotti gained physical access to a development iPhone belonging to his friend and Apple engineer Ethan Lipnik. According to the complaint, Prosser and Ramacciotti conspired to acquire the con…

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Hershey Wave Pool Drowning: Autopsy Reveals 9-Year-Old Sophia Subedi's Cause Of Death Hershey Wave Pool Drowning: Autopsy Reveals 9-Year-Old Sophia Subedi's Cause Of Death
Hershey Wave Pool Drowning: Autopsy Reveals 9-Year-Old Sophia Subedi's Cause Of Death The Dauphin County Coroner’s Office confirmed Monday, July 28, that Sophia Subedi, 9, of Harrisburg, died from freshwater drowning after being pulled from Hersheypark’s wave pool on Thursday, July 24. The coroner ruled the manner of death accidental and stated that Subedi did not suffer a medical event that caused the drowning. Officials noted that, as the decedent was under 18 years old, identifying information would not typically be released. However, Sophia’s identity had already been confirmed publicly by her community. The Bhutanese Community in Harrisburg continues to mourn her loss …

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‘Mrs. Anonymous’ Complaint Over Lemonade Stand In Pennsylvania Backfires As Officer Goes Viral ‘Mrs. Anonymous’ Complaint Over Lemonade Stand In Pennsylvania Backfires As Officer Goes Viral
‘Mrs. Anonymous’ Complaint Over Lemonade Stand In Pennsylvania Backfires As Officer Goes Viral A sour complaint over a child’s lemonade stand turned into a viral sweet moment in Upper Allen Township, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, July 27, police announced. Upper Allen Township Police Chief Andrew Parsons said a 911 caller — quickly dubbed “Mrs. Anonymous” — complained that local kids were selling lemonade “too close to the road” and were “being annoying and a nuisance”. Officer Mark Sanguinito responded to the scene. Instead of shutting the stand down, he bought a cup, took a smiling selfie with the young entrepreneur, and shared it on the department’s Facebook page. “Thank you to ‘Mrs. …

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Puppy Found Dead In Deplorable Conditions, Pocono Mt Police Say Puppy Found Dead In Deplorable Conditions, Pocono Mt Police Say
Puppy Found Dead In Deplorable Conditions, Pocono Mt Police Say A Tobyhanna couple is accused of aggravated animal cruelty after officers discovered two emaciated dogs and a deceased puppy in their home, the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department announced on Saturday, July 26. Dajianira Singh, 31, and Christopher Singh, 34, of 9056 Idlewild Drive, were taken into custody after police executed a search warrant at the residence the evening prior, authorities said. Officers launched the investigation on Friday, July 25 at 6:36 p.m. after receiving reports of suspected animal cruelty, according to the release. Inside, police detailed finding deplorable…

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Police & Fire
Lithium-Ion Battery Explosion Sparks Car Fire In Cumberland County: Fire Officials Lithium-Ion Battery Explosion Sparks Car Fire In Cumberland County: Fire Officials
Lithium-Ion Battery Explosion Sparks Car Fire In Cumberland County: Fire Officials A vehicle fire in the Bumblebee Hollow neighborhood was sparked by a lithium-ion battery explosion, Upper Allen Fire Department announced on Sunday, July 27. UAFD said crews were dispatched earlier in the day after reports of a car fire in the neighborhood. Chief 1, Squad 23, Fire Police 23, Upper Allen Police, and EMS responded to the scene. When firefighters arrived, they found the blaze had been caused by a lithium-ion battery from a backpack vacuum that had exploded inside the vehicle, officials said. The fire left the interior of the car with significant damage. Authorities are using …

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Girl Who Died In Hersheypark Wave Pool Identified As 9-Year-Old Sophia Subedi Girl Who Died In Hersheypark Wave Pool Identified As 9-Year-Old Sophia Subedi
Girl Who Died In Hersheypark Wave Pool Identified As 9-Year-Old Sophia Subedi The 9-year-old girl who died after being rescued from Hersheypark’s wave pool last week has been identified as Sophia Subedi, a resident of Harrisburg’s Bhutanese community. Sophia, born in 2016 in Mount Carmel, Columbus, Ohio, had lived in Harrisburg since 2022. She had just completed 3rd grade at North Side Elementary School in the Central Dauphin School District and was preparing to begin 4th grade this fall, according to a statement from the Bhutanese Community in Harrisburg (BCH) released on Monday, July 28. “A bright, kind, and loving young girl, Sophia, brought joy and light to every…

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PA Motorcycle Leads Detective On Chase To His Own Front Door: Police PA Motorcycle Leads Detective On Chase To His Own Front Door: Police
PA Motorcycle Leads Detective On Chase To His Own Front Door: Police A motorcyclist’s attempt to outrun a Bendersville detective ended at his own front door in Adams County, the borough’s police department announced on Sunday, July 27. Detective Sergeant Hilliard tried to stop the motorcycle as it traveled east on Rampike Hill Road leaving Bendersville Borough around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, according to the release. Instead of pulling over, the rider allegedly “heavily accelerated” in an attempt to escape. The chase continued until the motorcyclist left the roadway on Coon Road, prompting Hilliard to terminate the pursuit after securing the bike’s re…

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