
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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The Pennsylvania Innocence Project concluded Rudolph Sutton was likely innocent, just as his health began to decline after serving 30 years behind bars.
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People inside tell of dangerously cramped conditions, lack of cleaning supplies and lots of infighting.
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Months after acquittal for manslaughter, Michael White faces wrongful death lawsuit
In October, a jury found Michael White not guilty of fatally stabbing Sean Schellenger. Now, Schellenger’s family is seeking damages in civil court.
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Coronavirus update: Pa. Gov. rejects GOP efforts to adjust stay-at-home orders
Governor Tom Wolf is planning to veto two proposed bills that would allow more Pennsylvanians to return to work during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Philly judge denies all emergency motions to release prisoners during coronavirus pandemic
The Defenders Association has withdrawn all cases before Judge Anne Marie Coyle, citing her denial of every motion for emergency release.
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New Pa. program could release hundreds from state prisons during pandemic
After weeking of lobbying from advocacy groups and failed legislation, Gov. Tom Wolf issued the order to help stop the spread of COVID-19 behind bars.
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‘My teams are undefeated during this quarantine’: Philly sports fans live on replays
The NBA, NHL, MLB and NCAA have cancelled games during the coronavirus pandemic. Philly sports fans are trying to adapt.
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Listen 3:41Less than 1% of Philly cops have tested positive for coronavirus
The city is not releasing how many have tested positive, but Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw is not among them.
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In one of the quickest meetings in Philadelphia City Council history, members approved $85.4 million in emergency funding to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pa. prison system mulls releasing hundreds to prevent coronavirus spread
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is considering releasing hundreds of prisoners to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the system.
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Mayor Jim Kenney confirmed that Temple’s Liacouras Center, its parking garage and a nearby pavilion will be available for patient overflow space.
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Violent crime dipped in Philly last week. Anti-violence advocates want that dip to last
Long before the coronavirus pandemic reached Philadelphia, advocates were on the front lines of another crisis: gun violence.
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