Layla A. Jones

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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.

Philly’s world-famous sneaker brand Ubiq is gone, but Atmos has arrived

With founder John Lee’s blessing, the shop that originated in the Gallery Mall is now part of a Japanese global chain.

Reporters from around the world covered the election week rallies at the Pa. Convention Center

Election 2020

Expecting ‘danger’ and ‘drama’ in Philly, international reporters find a street party instead

“That's what democracy should be like,” said a TV correspondent from Brazil.

The scene outside the Convention Center Saturday afternoon

Election 2020

Philly erupts in massive party as Biden wins PA and presidency, while Harris makes history

Along with an Eagles fan, a Black and South Asian woman is headed to the White House.

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Election 2020

The 7 most Philly things that happened in Philadelphia on Election Day 2020

Goats, dancing, horns, love and cowboys — of multiple kinds.

13-year-old Nahye Hyman raises a fist on his horse Sally during a GOTV ride down 52nd Street

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Riding their horses through Philly on Election Day, urban cowboys of Fletcher Street visit ‘Rumors of War’

"There had been people telling me my vote didn’t count," said the 81-year-old club president. "I found out that’s not true."

Election 2020

What to do if you got a notice your PA mail ballot was canceled

Don’t fret — you still have options.

Poll workers took COVID safety precautions during the June primary. Many more voters are expected for the general.

Election 2020

One glove per voter: How Philly will keep polling places COVID-safe on Election Day

Health department volunteers will be on hand to help.

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How viral police shooting videos can mess with your mental health

If watching feels necessary or inevitable, there are methods to cope.

Brothers and restaurateurs Benjamin and Robert Bynum in South Jazz Kitchen

Philly food and drink scene

Warmdaddy’s will return, bringing its soul food and live music to North Broad

The Bynum brothers restaurant will get a makeover as it slides into the former Green Soul.

Election 2020

These gift boxes from young Black women are getting out the Philly vote

"Party at the Mailbox" debuted during the Baltimore primary, and the project made an impact.

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