Layla A. Jones

Billy Penn Reporter

Layla A. Jones 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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Mega and Bolt competitor FlixBus is bringing new budget travel options to Philly

Go to Baltimore for $5 or Boston for $10.

‘We treated it like game day’: Eagles cheerleader Kyle Tanguay dishes on successful ‘American Idol’ audition

The UArts senior is headed to Hollywood

Barstool Sports’ new Pennsylvania investor says no more harassment. Will the bro brand follow suit?

Penn National will soon own 50% of the self-described “pop culture blog.”

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Fairhill boys suit up to strut the catwalk, and learn life skils

A former model uses fashion to teach life lessons in the after-school program Real Men Speak.

The true story behind Philly’s famous ‘Boner 4ever’ graffiti

Two artists linked up to create North Broad's most prominent tag.

This one-of-a-kind conference celebrates the real people behind the Underground Railroad

The gathering at Temple is totally free and open to the public.

What is it about Valentine’s Day that makes great public radio hosts?

Fresh Air's Terry Gross was born on Feb. 14 — and so were two of her most prominent colleagues.

10 great Black-owned bars to check out in Philadelphia

Bar hop, but make it Black-owned.

Why PPD Commissioner Outlaw skipped her swearing-in ceremony

She's the first modern Philly police leader to forgo the formal procedure.

PPD Commissioner Outlaw joins an unusual situation: Philly’s criminal justice arena is full of Black women leaders

The women say their common identity is helping cut through red tape and make way for real change.