
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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Federal prosecutors charge four with murder of Philly police officer
A federal grand jury has indicted Hassan Elliott and three co-defendants in connection to the shooting death of Sgt. James O’Connor in March.
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Sen. Casey introduces bills to improve interactions between police and people with disabilities
“It’s easy to describe this problem. It’s exceedingly more difficult to solve it, but we have to try,” said Casey during a virtual news conference on Wednesday.
4 years ago
Philly DA drops first-degree murder charges against former police officer
An investigating grand jury recommended that Eric Ruch Jr. face first-degree and third-degree murder at trial.
4 years ago
Philly Police Department seeks outside funding for early intervention system
Implementing the system is part of the city’s Pathways to Reform, Transformation and Reconciliation, launched after protests of police brutality and racism.
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Pa. coronavirus update: Officials brace for possible shortage of hospital beds, medical staff
Philadelphia health officials say COVID-19 hospitalizations have jumped 48% in less than two weeks.
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City launches ‘collaborative dialogue’ series to strengthen police-community relations
Mayor, police seek open dialogue with community on police reform.
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Opioid maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to conspiracy and kickback charges
During a virtual hearing before a federal judge in N.J., the company agreed to pay a criminal fine of $3.54 million and $2 billion in criminal forfeiture.
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As COVID limits come back, Philly residents accept the disappointing new reality
The gift we all want — an end to pandemic life — is likely several months away. The just-imposed shutdowns will be with us until New Year’s.
4 years ago
COVID-19’s fall surge hitting Pennsylvania prisons too
Positive coronavirus cases in 22 of the state’s 24 correctional institutions are putting advocates, and families with loved ones on the inside, on edge.
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Listen 3:39Residents call for sweeping reform during Philly’s first-ever public hearing on police contracts
Witnesses called for greater transparency and railed against the high percentage of officers who are able to return to the force after being fired for their behavior.
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‘An extraordinary election’: Nearly 750K votes later, Philly’s ballot counting is officially over
The unofficial total, which eclipsed the final tally in 2016, was effectively an even split between mail ballots and votes cast at the polls.
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‘This is a blank canvas’: Creating Philly’s new Citizens Police Oversight Commission
Who will sit on it, how they will be selected, what its budget will be, its duties and powers — all of that will be finalized in the coming weeks.
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