
Aaron Moselle covers housing and community development for WHYY’s PlanPhilly, filing stories for both radio and web. He’s a city native and calls South Philadelphia home.
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Large survey of Philly renters shows there are 20,000 illegal evictions each year
The figure represents about 7% of all renters in Philly. And 60% of renters surveyed by Community Legal Services say they’re behind on rent.
4 days ago
Philly abortion-rights advocates expect panic, threats, and increased demand following Roe decision
While Pennsylvania isn’t at immediate risk of abortion rights restrictions, advocates say this week’s SCOTUS decision will lead to more barriers and fear over abortion care.
4 days ago
Philly City Council sends budget, property tax relief to Mayor Kenney’s desk
The budget includes no tax hikes, steps to ease the tax burden of rising property valuations, and a spending increase for violence prevention measures.
5 days ago
Agreement over funds for Philly Council member’s district puts Rebuild back on track
Details of the agreement haven’t been made public, but Councilmember Bass allowed a resolution to pass after she sought more funding for her district.
1 week ago
Rebuild funds on hold as Council member seeks $20 million more for her Philly district
Councilmember Cindy Bass chairs the committee that could pump the brakes on Rebuild. She says her district is being shortchanged for no reason.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:24City Council passes bill to end ‘prison gerrymandering’ in Philly
New bike lanes and builder notifications for residential construction are also part of a flurry of legislation passed before council breaks for the summer.
2 weeks ago
University City Townhomes tenants could get more time to relocate before closure
The property owner has asked HUD to extend its affordable housing contract to Sept. 7 as residents wait for the vouchers they need to move.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:27Legislative effort to rehire retired Philly police officers is on ice
Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration could take action on its own, but it’s unclear if or when that might happen.
3 weeks ago
New baby formula plant gets another $8 million from Pa.
The new funding comes amid a nationwide shortage of infant formula.
3 weeks ago
‘It’s a blessing’: Affordable housing to replace nuisance motel in North Philadelphia
North10 Philadelphia is building "Be a Gem Crossing" at Westmoreland Street and Germantown Avenue. It will replace a motel that neighbors have tried to close for two decades.
3 weeks ago
City to apply for funds to cap portion of Vine Street Expressway through Chinatown
The federal grant would come from a program designed to reconnect communities separated by highway construction.
3 weeks ago
Free legal clinics offer a ‘clean slate’ for Philly, South Jersey residents with criminal records
The United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has organized the clinics through September, with no appointments necessary.
4 weeks ago