
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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Pennsylvania lawmakers hope to pass $50M repair program to keep residents housed
This is the third push to launch the program. Backers say the money is needed amid a housing crisis marked by a lack of affordable homes.
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New Philly grant program designed to boost community development across the city
The program was added to the current city budget following negotiations between Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration and City Council.
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Listen 1:07Penn’s Landing park over I-95 in Philly is taking shape. Here’s what to know
After more than two years of construction, a massive cap is forming over the busy highway.
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The acquisitions were finalized at the end of last month. They are part of a renewed commitment to overhaul the struggling stretch.
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Listen 0:54Philly residents, design experts bash latest proposal to replace Hoa Binh Plaza
OCF Realty is again trying to redevelop 1601 Washington Ave. as part of a broader movement away from the corridor’s industrial heritage.
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If passed, the bill would benefit thousands of renters across the state who struggle to find safe housing because of their record.
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Listen 1:14After yearslong battle, work has begun on new headquarters for Philly’s 22nd Police District
The North Central Public Safety Building will include a new police station and a Police Athletic League center.
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Listen 1:11The administration wants to ramp up homebuilding on vacant land. Graduates of the Minority Developer Program are positioned to do the work.
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Philadelphia property management worker files suit over assault during 2023 eviction
The complaint filed by Angelize Rodriguez is the latest fallout from a series of shootings that shuttered the Landlord and Tenant Office last year.
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Listen 1:41Philadelphia can now create an anti-displacement fund for tenants. Will it happen?
For now, there is no dedicated funding, but that could change if the bill’s sponsor gets his way.
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The $2 billion plan — the Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative — is rooted in creating and preserving 30,000 units of housing, and is backed by a massive bond.
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Listen 1:08‘It’s not a get-rich-quick scheme’: Jumpstart Philly celebrates 10 years of removing blight
Launched in 2015, the training program provides loans to aspiring developers who typically struggle to finance real estate projects.
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