
Layla A. Jones
Reporter
Layla A. Jones (she/her) is a general assignment reporter for WHYY's Billy Penn. She's previously worked as a communications director for Councilwoman Cindy Bass, as a political reporter for the Philadelphia Tribune, and as an arts and entertainment web producer at the Inquirer.
She has a journalism degree from Temple University, back when Klein College was called the School of Communications and Theater. Layla's written everything from breaking news to feature-length artists profiles, but has a special focus on covering Black life, culture and politics.
Recent Articles
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Black history: Philadelphia’s explosive and violent 19th century race riots

The ‘Anti Flower Show Movement’ and the black and white photo sticker all over Philly streets

North Philly neighbors finally get patrols on violent corner known for shootings
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