
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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Trial for ex-Philly cop who fatally shot David Jones delayed by legal challenge
Ryan Pownall is accused of fatally shooting Jones after a routine traffic stop in North Philly in 2017. His trial, which was scheduled to start Monday, has been postponed.
5 years ago
Neshaminy School District spent more than $400K defending controversial team name
The total covers a six-year span and is expected to increase as Neshaminy appeals the latest decision.
5 years ago
Philly’s negotiating a new police contract. Can it get reforms past the FOP union?
The city says its options are restricted by state laws. Advocates say that’s a bad excuse.
5 years ago
Listen 2:32More than 60 new charges for alleged gunman in North Philly police standoff
A Philadelphia man accused of shooting six police officers in a standoff over the summer will stand trial on a slew of charges including attempted murder.
5 years ago
Nonprofit leader accuses police officers of excessive force, false arrest
The civil complaint alleges that an officer hit the woman in the face, then conspired with two other officers to falsely arrest her.
5 years ago
Got a fine for overdue books? Philly libraries will soon forgive them
The trustees of the Free Library of Philadelphia voted Wednesday to eliminate fines for overdue books and other materials. The policy is expected to take effect by spring.
5 years ago
Load management: Sound strategy or ‘crapshoot’ for Sixers’ championship hopes?
Load management has become increasingly prevalent and controversial as more NBA teams are resting their superstars, hoping to keep them healthy for the playoffs.
5 years ago
Listen 4:24Neshaminy to appeal state ruling on controversial nickname
The district argues the Pa. Human Relations Commission doesn’t have the authority to dictate how it educates its students or spends its money.
5 years ago
Pa. state commission: Bucks County school district can keep controversial nickname
Four years after it filed suit against the Neshaminy School District, a state commission has reached a decision regarding its use of a controversial Native American mascot.
5 years ago
Philly to spend $10M on commercial corridor street cleaning program
The yearlong program is an expansion of an ongoing pilot in City Councilmember Cherelle Parker’s district, which covers parts of Northwest and Northeast Philadelphia.
5 years ago
New Philly program aims to help renters by giving repair loans to their landlords
The Small Landlord Loan Program will lend owners up to $25,000 to make ‘health and safety-related repairs.’ It’s slated to start early next year.
5 years ago
Civil rights advocates: Comcast SCOTUS decision could be ‘devastating’
The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing two interpretations of a Reconstruction-era law created to protect against racial discrimination.
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