Aaron Moselle covers housing and community development for WHYY’s PlanPhilly, filing stories for both radio and web. He’s a native of the city and calls South Philadelphia home.
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Affordable senior housing in Philadelphia expands with new Overbrook apartment development
Named after Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, which once occupied the site, the building addresses a critical need for affordable housing.
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Fair housing advocates hope the decision empowers more tenants to speak out in a city where fears of retaliation run deep.
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Listen 1:09West Philly tenants are pushing Mayor Parker to preserve 925 units of affordable housing
Starting in early July, the vast portfolio of properties can be marketed to the general public. Housing advocates fear that could displace thousands.
1 week ago
Listen 1:21A fight over vacant Philly lots is exposing tensions in Mayor Parker’s housing plan
The Turn the Key program promised affordable homeownership. Critics say many residents are priced out, raising the question: Who is "affordable housing" for?
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Listen 5:13The office is the sole entity responsible for carrying out evictions. It's taking months to close cases — and costing landlords.
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Listen 1:17New apartments are planned for Germantown parcel with history of illegal dumping
The project from Liberty Bell Management calls for a mix of townhomes and duplexes. Construction could start sometime in 2027.
3 weeks ago
Philly renters just secured new protections from landlord retaliation. A lawsuit could undo them
Fair housing advocates say the City Council measures will make it safer for tenants to speak up about dangerous living conditions. But a federal lawsuit looms.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:19Pope Leo XIV inspires Habitat for Humanity initiative bringing 26 homes to North Philadelphia
An anonymous donor contributed to 20 Habitat affiliates across the country, including Philadelphia, after the pontiff, a Villanova grad, was elected.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:03The bill aims to lower single-family home prices. But it would inadvertently endanger companies that provide housing for some people with disabilities.
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Listen 1:49Developer Ken Weinstein hopes to turn the Furness station into a mixed-use property and convert Blue Bell Mission into a single-family home.
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Philadelphia proactive rental-inspection plan takes shape ahead of Council vote
Department of Licenses and Inspections officials shared new details Wednesday during a budget hearing before City Council.
1 month ago
Listen 0:43Philly landlords escalate fight over legislation aimed at protecting city renters
A motion filed Monday seeks to add new allegations to a rare lawsuit that alleges a City Council committee violated state law.
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