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.

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Philly’s coronavirus response

9 Philly soap sellers to support while you’re aggressively washing your hands

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Philly’s coronavirus response

9 Philly songs to help you cope with the COVID outbreak

From handwashing to social distancing, local musicians offer wisdom for our current moment.

Philly’s coronavirus response

Philly restaurants and bars brace for business dip amid coronavirus fears

Health experts say you can still go out to eat and drink — just use caution.

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Philly food and drink scene

Philly restaurant workers say manager abuse is common, after famous chef apologizes

Of more than 100 people answering Billy Penn's survey, close to half cited manager attitudes as a problem.

Philly’s coronavirus response

What do you want to know about the coronavirus in Philly?

Tell us your most pressing questions regarding COVID-19.

Philly’s $5B budget: Tracking the increase over 10 years

Recent surpluses probably won't carry the city through a recession.

Philly’s coronavirus response

Airport workers to get coronavirus training as PHL ramps up response

Philly International is not a designated “screener” location, but does have a CDC quarantine station.

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.”