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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‘It isn’t just Chinatown’: Citywide poll shows little support for Sixers arena proposal
The results come as the team seeks the necessary legislation to move forward with demolition and construction.
6 months ago
The city has finally released its Sixers arena impact studies. Here’s what they say
The four analyses are expected to help stakeholders weigh the value of building a privately funded basketball arena in Center City.
7 months ago
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‘You gotta come together’: Judge approves selling West Philly’s Brith Sholom House to PHA
The authority will take over the crumbling building in West Philadelphia less than a month before a scheduled gas shut-off and sheriff’s sale.
7 months ago
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A new apartment building will rise amid a group of Germantown landmarks
The project from Iron Stone Real Estate Partners does not need zoning approvals to move forward.
7 months ago
‘It doesn’t feel safe’: Philly advocates say report misrepresents pedestrian safety in the city
New research from Forbes puts Philly at the top of a list for pedestrian safety. Advocates say the numbers don’t tell the whole story.
7 months ago
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Temple’s former Paley Library building is getting a major makeover
The adaptive reuse project is breathing new life into the mid-century brutalist building.
7 months ago
PHA is poised to buy Philly’s Brith Sholom House after years of strife
Most of the building’s tenants have moved out. Those who remain are hopeful a judge will approve the sale.
7 months ago
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Philly’s controversial for-profit eviction system could shut down in the coming weeks
The Landlord and Tenant Office may not have the insurance it needs to continue operating.
8 months ago
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Neighbors want to see Philly’s Logan Triangle redeveloped. Will it ever happen?
The city posted a new request for proposal in October but decided not to select a developer for the infamous site.
8 months ago
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‘It’s absolutely changing’: Pew finds Philly is less affordable than it used to be
Researchers analyzed nearly 700,000 records of home sales in the city from 2000 through 2021.
8 months ago
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Pa. launches right-to-counsel program with hopes of reducing evictions
Funding for the new program was included in the budget lawmakers passed last week.
8 months ago
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Units at the Arlene Thorpe Townhomes are permanently affordable thanks to a public-private partnership led by the Women’s Community Revitalization Project.
8 months ago