Layla A. Jones
Reporter
Layla A. Jones (she/her) was a general assignment reporter for Billy Penn from 2019 to 2021. Her work has helped underserved community organizations, earned free repairs for property owners who sustained damages in a police shootout, and brought increased attention to a particularly dangerous North Philadelphia corner. She focuses most on covering Black life, subculture, social politics, and workforce issues.
Previously, she 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.
Layla has a journalism degree from Temple University, with a specialization in magazine writing and a minor in political science.
Recent Articles
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Germantown’s new Black-owned photography gallery aims to be a portal away from the trauma of everyday life
Philly lawmakers: PA should tap COVID relief funds to help flooded businesses
Made in America forges ahead despite Philly floods — and vax cards or negative COVID tests are a must
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