
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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Flyers, Snider Youth Hockey bringing outdoor upgrades to Philly rec center
If the project at Joseph Scanlon Recreation Center is successful, Snider Hockey plans to replicate it at other locations around the city.
3 years ago
Philly’s rent relief program gets new funding. It won’t last long
The money is expected to last two weeks and help hundreds of households.
3 years ago
A report from the Center City District says city living remained attractive during the pandemic with continued robust construction and rapid home sales.
3 years ago
City Council to property owners: Get rid of the rats
If signed into law, property owners would be required to prepare and execute a rat abatement plan before demolishing or fully rehabbing a building.
3 years ago
‘This is absolute insanity’: Philly police union sues to strike down ‘Driving Equality’ law
The Fraternal Order of Police says the law is ‘wholly preempted’ by state law
3 years ago
Feds charge two Philly men in string of armed robberies at Latino businesses
The pair hit five businesses in the Feltonville and Juniata sections between Nov. 21 and Dec. 6. One business was robbed twice in two days.
3 years ago
‘I can kind of relax now’: West Philly housing activist fights off illegal eviction
Following a virtual hearing, Asantewaa Nkruma-Ture will have 30 days to move out of her West Philly apartment — without any hostility from the property owner.
3 years ago
Asantewaa Nkrumah-Ture will ask a judge to grant an emergency injunction so she can safely prepare to move out of her Cobbs Creek apartment.
3 years ago
Philly startup awarded $450K to ‘change the face’ of real estate development
The Growth Collective will use the money to support seven development companies, all of which are Black-owned and operated.
3 years ago
Philly voters may be asked whether to place term limits on City Council
Councilmember Allan Domb introduced the bill, and wants the ballot measure to go to voters during May’s primary election.
3 years ago
Rules of the road: Car stops for minor traffic offenses will be off-limits in Philly
The goal of the new law is to reduce racial profiling and use police resources more efficiently.
3 years ago
Legislation to halt demolitions in NW Philly could bring court challenge
Councilmember Cindy Bass wants to put a six-month moratorium on most building demolitions in her district. The move may be unprecedented.
3 years ago