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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‘I want her to be wanted’: Zoning decision could jeopardize Philly’s Colored Girls Museum
The museum needs variances to continue operating out of private residence in Germantown.
2 years ago
End of an era: West Philly’s UC Townhomes slated for demolition
The news comes after a string of demonstrations, a federal lawsuit, and a protest encampment.
2 years ago
Working Families Party nabs Philly’s minority council seats, Republicans shut out in at-large race
The Democratic incumbents easily coast to victory in Philadelphia’s City Council at-large race.
2 years ago
‘Sometimes you just get tired’: City releases RFP to redevelop troubled Logan Triangle
A developer walked away from the project after spending nearly a decade trying to breathe new life into the site.
2 years ago
Industrial piers in South Philly will get new life thanks to preservation easement
Piers 38 and 40 will be part of a new development from Bart Blatstein.
2 years ago
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‘A world-class boulevard’: Master plan details new vision for Market East corridor
The study comes as the Sixers push to build a new arena in Center City Philadelphia.
2 years ago
South Philly and Center City groups announce opposition to Sixers’ arena proposal
The independent groups said they want City Council to stop the billion-dollar project from moving forward.
2 years ago
‘A deep freeze’: Mortgage rates and home prices are sidelining Philly homebuyers
Economists say that’s not likely to change for a few more years.
2 years ago
‘Groundbreaking project’: Black Clergy of Philadelphia backs Sixers’ arena proposal
The endorsement is part of a broader effort to execute a community benefits agreement the team wants to finalize before construction starts.
2 years ago
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Developer unveils new plan for Germantown YWCA amid funding concerns
The city selected KBK Enterprises to redevelop the historic property in 2016. But the building remains vacant and blighted.
2 years ago
‘We just want real data’: Anti-arena groups seek funding for separate economic study
Opponents argue the city’s analysis will be biased towards building a downtown basketball arena for the Philadelphia 76ers.
2 years ago
‘This is home for us’: Former Philly factory to reopen as alternative high school
El Centro de Estudiantes has called three buildings home since 2009. It will now have what it hopes will be a permanent home.
2 years ago