Violet Comber-Wilen

GA reporter @billy_penn 🎤 • @UFJSchool alumna👩‍🎓• former: @IPBS_News & @wuftnews & @wusf • runner🏃🏼‍♀• former checkmark

[Violet Comber-Wilen @ComberWilen]

I've been with Billy Penn for over a year now!!! It has been so rewarding to work alongside a talented team and get to know my community well. I've enjoyed telling so many interesting stories and uplifting local voices! Check out all my work:
https://t.co/WvRK5Dh5o0

[WHYY News @WHYYNews]

Philadelphia does not take celebrations lightly – and this includes activities around the winter holidays.

Here's a look into Kwanzaa – its roots in community and family, and how you can celebrate in Philly.

via @ComberWilen
https://t.co/5ZVfbtiKY0

[Vetri Community Partnership @vetricommunity]

Recently, Vetri Community Partnership’s CEO Maddy Booth sat down to have a candid conversation with @billy_penn reporter @ComberWilen about the impact that cuts to SNAP-Ed will make on the kids we serve.

Read the full article here: https://t.co/98YNVNyka8

[WHYY News @WHYYNews]

The Evoluer House focuses on providing resources and improving mental health outcomes for young women in underserved communities.

via @ComberWilen + @billy_penn
https://t.co/De4R0nLQtO

[WHYY News @WHYYNews]

The Free Library’s Federal Employee Transition Workshop will provide career search tips and resume help to laid-off workers and those facing potential job loss.

via @ComberWilen + @billy_penn
https://t.co/uKJgZ0G3Y3

[Violet Comber-Wilen @ComberWilen]

It's been an incredible first few months with Billy Penn! I've wrote about everything from breaking news and education reports to restaurants and art vending machines. Check out some of my work on my author profile: https://t.co/nbjz6eryK9

[Violet Comber-Wilen @ComberWilen]

@Hicks_JustinM @billy_penn I'm just seeing this -- but 3 months in, it rings true🤣Thank you Justin!

[Violet Comber-Wilen @ComberWilen]

Super excited to announce that this week is my first with the @billy_penn team at WHYY in Philadelphia! I'm excited to continue my journalism work with an awesome publication. I'm starting as a General Assignment Reporter, writing about various citywide topics. Very grateful 🤗

[Violet Comber-Wilen @ComberWilen]

@RayesReports @billy_penn Thanks Adam!!!

[Violet Comber-Wilen @ComberWilen]

@jenna_mcmurtry @891KHOL Incredible!! Congrats 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[Violet Comber-Wilen @ComberWilen]

@rdtate29 @IPBS_News I’ll miss you Robin!🥹Thank you for all of your help & encouragement!

[Violet Comber-Wilen @ComberWilen]

Today is my last day @IPBS_News. These past two years here have been incredible. While I am leaving, I have some major thank you’s and gratitude to express 🧵

[Violet Comber-Wilen @ComberWilen]

@bordanaro_wx @IPBS_News Thanks Anthony!

[Violet Comber-Wilen @ComberWilen]

@JillASheridan @IPBS_News Thank you Jill! It was great working with you!

[Violet Comber-Wilen @ComberWilen]

@Hicks_JustinM @IPBS_News Yes, sure do😎And it was great working with you! Thanks for the well wishes!

[Violet Comber-Wilen @ComberWilen]

@RayesReports @IPBS_News Thanks Adam!! It was so great working with you as well!!

[Violet Comber-Wilen @ComberWilen]

@_BrittaniHowell Thank you for the kind words, Brittani! So happy to have been a part of the team. Thank you for all of your help & support throughout 🫶🏻

[Violet Comber-Wilen @ComberWilen]

In the meantime, I will be taking some time to travel, but will be coming back to update on job updates later 😎🫶🏻

[Violet Comber-Wilen @ComberWilen]

And perhaps my biggest thank you goes to the Hoosier nation that has trusted me to tell your stories from around the state the past few years. I’ve loved amplifying your voices, simplifying difficult issues and learning so much about the issues you find important. Thank you.