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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Police culture, and what the Chauvin murder verdict might signal for the future
Officers testified against their colleague and helped convict him in George Floyd’s death. Was it a sea change, or just one high-profile prosecution?
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Wilmington protesters call for new law to ensure independent oversight of police
Protesters in Rodney Square also called for justice for Lymond Moses. Two white officers fatally shot the 30-year-old Black man in January.
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‘This is unacceptable’: Gov. Wolf vows to work with lawmakers, law enforcement to quell gun violence
The group will focus on coming up with potential solutions for the state’s gun violence epidemic, which continues to hit Philadelphia the hardest.
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4 Black men killed by Philly police and the officers who haven’t yet faced a jury
Activists see the Chauvin verdict as fuel for radical change, including police accountability. That could mean renewed attention for some police killings in Philly.
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‘This is a landmark case’: Philly area processes guilty verdict in the murder of George Floyd
Philly area residents reacted with relief, joy, and some sadness after a Minnesota jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd.
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Child advocates call for permanent closure of Delco detention center after abuse allegations
Following allegations that staff members routinely abused children living at the facility, advocates also want an independent review.
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Philly officials call for peaceful protests, not destruction in anticipation of Chauvin verdict
The city detailed how it plans to respond following the verdict in the murder trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin.
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Philly police arrest nine men in connection to series of retaliatory shootings
Authorities say the shootings were fueled by a feud between two rival gangs.
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Pa. coronavirus update: DOH launches program to vaccinate more nursing home residents
The Department of Health will help nursing home pharmacies to secure vaccine doses to be administered at the facilities.
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If approved, the total spending on anti-violence efforts next year would amount to less than 5% of the $727 million Kenney wants to spend on the police department.
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Autopsy report pending for Pa. prisoner who died 2 days after receiving J&J vaccine
SCI Phoenix in Montco stopped administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Friday — the same day a 45-year-old incarcerated man died.
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Most Pa. residents eligible for COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday; State to launch mobile unit
Many parts of the state opened Phase 1C Monday, but according to the Department of Health, appointments remain available, prompting the change.
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