Layla A. Jones

Reporter

Layla A. Jones (she/her) 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.

Hot Sixers merch: Limited edition jean jacket features Tyrese Maxey and friends

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It’s now an official city holiday (at least through the end of Kenney’s term) but residents have been celebrating Freedom Day for decades.

Sierra Schmidt dances before the start of the women's 800 meter freestyle at the 2015 Pan Am Games, where she won gold

The ‘Dancing Queen’ rocking U.S. swim trials is from the Philly suburbs

Known for her pre-race dance routines, Sierra Schmidt is hoping to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.

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