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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A new phase of the Wayne Junction revitalization plan is underway
Construction is slated to start this week on Arguto Court, an adaptive reuse project featuring office space and a cafe.
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Listen 1:43Philadelphia Housing Authority moves closer to starting construction at Westpark complex
The vote comes after a three-year delay caused by the pandemic and political opposition. Construction is expected to start early next year.
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‘People didn’t just bounce back’: Court records reveal troubling eviction trend for Philly renters
The median claim amount for eviction cases is more than double what it was prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In a male-dominated construction industry, this Philly woman seeks to empower others
Monica Miraglilo worked her way into the construction industry after a career in modeling. Now she wants to empower other women to join her.
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Philadelphia landlord settles a pair of housing discrimination lawsuits
The agreement comes roughly a month after Pro-Managed LLC was sued in federal court.
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Majority of Chinatown businesses fear Sixers arena would ‘destroy’ the neighborhood
A majority of business owners in Chinatown have signed a petition formally opposing the project, which would sit feet from the neighborhood.
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After more than a decade, Philly will reopen its waitlist for housing vouchers
The Philadelphia Housing Authority will randomly select 10,000 applicants to be on the new wait list for the federal subsidy. It’s expected to take 3-5 years to clear it.
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Listen 1:25Philly’s heralded eviction diversion program is considered a win-win — for most
The program is guided by one goal: To settle disagreements between landlords and tenants outside of court and without an eviction filing.
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Listen 5:52New affordable housing units are coming to Grays Ferry and Point Breeze
At least 1,000 new homes will be built, under the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative. The goal is to turn middle income renters into first-time homebuyers.
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‘Wide and varied’ opinions offered of future of Philly’s Roundhouse during months of public input
Many said they wanted to see the complicated history of the city’s former police headquarters recognized in the site’s next life.
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Philly landlord faces discrimination lawsuit over treatment of residents with housing vouchers
The complaint alleges that ProManaged Inc. violated federal housing laws by openly barring voucher holders from renting in majority-white neighborhoods.
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Thursday is the deadline for Philly’s Homestead Exemption
The Homestead Exemption program enables homeowners to reduce their property tax bill by reducing the taxable portion of their property’s value.
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