
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.
More from the Contributor
Pa. Primary: Krasner wins; mail ballot mistake delayed count
Stakes are high this primary election, which features races that could have a resounding impact on the city and state criminal justice systems.
4 years ago
‘Watershed moment’: Philly’s new police oversight board moves forward
A Philadelphia City Council committee overwhelmingly passed legislation laying out the duties and powers of the new Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
4 years ago
Report: Less than 1% of civilian complaints filed against Philly police result in discipline
A forthcoming report from the city’s Police Advisory Commission found that citizen complaints more often result in training and counseling for the accused officer.
4 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: Citizens Bank Park will return to full capacity in June
Tailgating will also return when Citizens Bank Park returns to 100% capacity on June 12. Here’s what else you need to know.
4 years ago
ATF determines St. Leo’s fire was arson, offers reward money for information
The historic church had stood in the Tacony section of Northeast Philly for well over a century before Sunday’s night’s fire.
4 years ago
Diversity, residency requirements top issues at Philly police budget hearing
Mayor Jim Kenney’s proposed budget would flat-fund the department at $727 million.
4 years ago
Ahead of primary, Philly crime victims and their families say DA Krasner isn’t ‘there for us’
Some Philly crime victims and their families say the balance under Krasner may have tipped too far in favor of changes aimed at ending mass incarceration.
4 years ago
Philly still weeks away from completing evaluation of new anti-violence program
The Group Violence Intervention Program was launched in August to help reduce gun violence in Philly, which is experiencing a record surge.
4 years ago
More than a year after it was closed to car traffic, Philadelphia officials have announced that Martin Luther King Drive will reopen the first week of August.
4 years ago
Philly has a new mobile unit to help combat surge in gun violence
The Department of Justice has loaned the NIBIN Mobile Unit to Philadelphia for at least three months.
4 years ago
Philly’s police union and diversity top issues at DA candidate forum
The forum, hosted by the Omega Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, also touched on the city’s gun violence epidemic.
4 years ago
Vega signals he could sue Krasner, activist Shaun King for libel and slander
Vega’s attorney said the forthcoming lawsuit is tied to a string of “untruths” King has posted about him on social media.
4 years ago