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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A new tune: Philly historical commission set to drop nomination for North Philly jazz venue
New Barber’s Hall was set to become a historically designated property. The nomination may now be withdrawn.
3 months ago
Listen 1:27Advocates hope the cameras will reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries along the busy corridor.
3 months ago
Pennsylvania’s historic preservation tax credit program has an annual cap of $5 million. Legislation moving through Harrisburg would change that.
4 months ago
Listen 3:43Philly training program seeks to increase city’s supply of affordable housing
Since launching in 2015, Jumpstart Germantown has issued more than $50 million in loans to help new developers renovate vacant single-family homes.
4 months ago
‘This is power’: Philly renters demand better living conditions from Odin Properties
Odin has responded to some of the group’s demands to make repairs to its affordable units.
4 months ago
The legal battle to save Germantown YWCA represents a rare use of controversial Pa. law
The historic property has sat vacant for nearly 20 years. A real estate developer hopes a judge gives him the opportunity to change that.
4 months ago
Listen 7:13Rebuilding Together Philadelphia will fix up a group of homes on the 3200 block of West Huntingdon Street, completing a multi-week effort in the North Philly neighborhood.
4 months ago
Parker’s budget proposal includes funding to replace units lost at UC Townhomes site
The mayor’s initial spending plan did not include city funding for the new 70-unit development in West Philadelphia.
4 months ago
Listen 1:06Philly City Council advances legislation requiring eviction contractors to carry licenses
The bill was introduced following a string of violent incidents involving deputy landlord-tenant officers last year.
4 months ago
‘A huge deterrent effect’: Philly City Council seeks to strengthen anti-discrimination law
The Fair Practices Ordinance prohibits landlords from rejecting potential tenants based on how they would pay rent.
4 months ago
City Council advances bill to make Philly’s Eviction Diversion Program permanent
The heralded program is scheduled to expire at the end of June if the measure doesn’t become law.
5 months ago
Listen 1:00Philly charter change proposal would mean more funding for affordable housing
The measure looks to close a loophole that has frustrated housing advocates for years.
5 months ago
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