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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Dispute with Philly City Council member stalls redevelopment of Germantown Y
A Friends group says the city broke its promise to issue a new request for proposal by the end of August, putting the redevelopment of the Germantown Y in limbo.
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Philly is spending millions to help low-income residents resolve tangled titles
The money is part of the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative, and will go to four legal aid groups with a history of helping people claim legal ownership of their homes.
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AAA: Gas prices won’t deter travelers during Labor Day holiday
Gas prices in the Philadelphia area are hovering around $4 a gallon. AAA says hundreds of thousands of residents will hit the road regardless.
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Is your property tax bill going up? Philadelphia has finally started mailing out assessments
The figures will likely cause some sticker shock. After a three-year pause in assessments, residential property values increased by an average of 31%.
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University City Townhomes tenants getting more time to relocate before closure
HUD has again approved a contract extension sought by the complex’s longtime owner.
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Data highlights racial disparities in mortgage lending at TD Bank in Philly region
Between 2018 and 2020, TD bank denied a higher percentage of Black applicants seeking residential mortgage loans than white applicants.
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Kensington development team seeks middle ground between gentrification and stagnation
A former bank will become a commercial kitchen and event space. A textile factory will feature apartments and commercial space.
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‘It’s going to be hard’: Philly’s Roundhouse presents redevelopment challenge
A complicated history and challenging location face potential developers of the soon-to-be-empty Police Administration Building.
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Philly’s African American Museum moving to the Ben Franklin Parkway
After 50 years at the corner of 7th and Arch streets, the museum will occupy a portion of the long-vacant historic Family Court building next to the Free Library.
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Philly’s life sciences real estate market has cooled. Brokers hopeful for recovery
A precarious stock market and record inflation have contributed to some companies hitting the pause button on their search for space in Philly.
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Philadelphia trail linking Schuylkill and Delaware rivers closer to taking shape
The Spring Garden Street Greenway would connect the Schuylkill River Trail and the Delaware River Trail, creating safe passage across Philadelphia.
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Inspired by World Cup ‘26, Philadelphia International Unity Cup kicks off this weekend
A total of 48 amateur teams are competing this year, including four new teams from Angola, Portugal, Uruguay, and the Dominican Republic.
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