Violet Comber-Wilen
Reporter
Violet Comber-Wilen is a general assignment reporter for Billy Penn. She has several years of experience in public radio and journalism; Violet spent her last two years working full time as a audio, digital and video reporter for Indiana Public Broadcasting, Indiana’s collaboration of NPR and PBS stations. Beyond this, she reported, hosted and produced for Tampa Bay’s NPR station, WUSF, and the North Central Florida NPR station, WUFT News.
She is passionate about inspiring and enacting change in local communities and covering issues local audiences care about. She is a proud graduate of the University of Florida. Outside of work, you can catch Violet training for her latest half or full marathon, enjoying workout studios around the city, doing yoga, traveling or exploring arts and culture.
More from the Contributor
One suburban voter described the experience as “disenfranchising.”
5 days ago
‘On a scale of 1 to 10, we’re a negative-2’: Airport workers struggle amid shutdown
As the federal government’s shutdown continues into a fourth week, TSA workers in Philly are feeling the effects.
2 weeks ago
Community garden feeds aging adults’ need for good nutrition and good company
Gardening clubs and nutrition programs are just a few of the supports the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging offers to seniors in the city.
2 weeks ago
Philly students are showing higher test scores and increased attendance, but are still lagging in reading scores.
2 weeks ago
New city program looks to equip nonprofit professionals with more digital literacy
Philly’s SPARK Innovation Academy program aims to bridge the digital divide between nonprofit professionals and other industries.
3 weeks ago
Unique set of history books put Philly in perspective ahead of 250th celebration
University of Pennsylvania Press will publish three books – focusing on Philly’s relationship to the region, nation and world – later this month.
3 weeks ago
Philly tool library is looking for a new home for its 5,000 tools and roster of classes
The West Philly Tool Library has become an institution in its neighborhood over 18 years. It recently learned its lease wouldn’t be renewed.
4 weeks ago
The Philly-based organization combines ancient rituals, storytelling, art and healing practices to help others explore and move through grief.
4 weeks ago
‘Community is a top priority’: Employee-owned companies offer unique benefits
Wawa is the most famous one in Pennsylvania. Others, like this bike shop in South Kensington, are modeled to value employees, provide stability.
1 month ago
Your guide to Día de Los Muertos in Philly
Day of The Dead is a holiday celebrated in many countries to honor loved ones who have passed away. In Philly, there are many ways you can celebrate.
1 month ago
U.S. government shutdown hits Philly: Here’s what we know
Independence National Historical Park closed Wednesday on the first day of the shutdown.
1 month ago
School District of Philadelphia is relaunching its Parent and Family University
The School District of Philadelphia’s Parent and Family University will provide civic engagement, financial literacy, and other resources for participating schools’ caregivers
1 month ago











