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.

A Fishtown resident chats with a police officer during the 'End Racism Now' gathering on June 9, 2020

George Floyd protests

‘There’s gonna be looting,’ police warned white Fishtowners, showing a close-knit relationship that plays out across Philly

The city has received a high volume of misconduct complaints since the protests began.

Michelle Obama will join Tariq Trotter and Questlove of the Roots for a virtual GOTV event

Philly’s coronavirus response

Michelle Obama partners with Roots Picnic for virtual concert and voter registration drive

The original 2020 festival is still pending, organizers said, with updates expected by early August.

Philly’s coronavirus response

5 initiatives for Philly small business recovery: Where to donate and how to apply

Some stores sustained property damage just as they were emerging from lockdown.

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