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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To prevent chronic homelessness, Philly nonprofit offers some young adults more than shelter
Permanent supportive housing is one of the most expensive, full-service models out there for helping people experiencing homelessness regain stability.
6 years ago
Listen 6:54Criminal record question nixed from Common Application for college
For years, activists have railed against the question as discouraging and discriminatory to those with a criminal past.
6 years ago
The high cost of being broke: Transportation
6 years ago
Young boys admit to hanging doll at Weccacoe Playground
Police are investigating an apparent hate crime at a South Philly playground where neighbors organized to honor a historic African-American burial ground.
6 years ago
Charges reduced against Philly man in fatal stabbing
Bail is set at $150,000, and Michael White will have to put down 10 percent of that amount to be released on house arrest while he awaits trial.
6 years ago
In rarity for GOP, Fitzpatrick pushes for carbon tax to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Most of the tax revenue would go to the Highway Trust Fund.
6 years ago
Philadelphia man arrested in sexual assaults, armed robberies
He's suspected in the sexual assaults of three women earlier this month near Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park
6 years ago
Sports apparel company with Philly tie accused of racial discrimination
The federal complaint accuses the company of harassing and retaliating against a longtime employee because he is black — and favoring white employees over black employees.
6 years ago
Medical respite for homeless now open in North Philly
Serenity has a total of 20 beds for homeless men and women.
6 years ago
Listen 2:18Nearly $10 million forgiven during Philly parking ticket amnesty
While nearly $10 million was forgiven, only about $2 million was collected during an amnesty for old Philadelphia parking tickets.
6 years ago
Msgr. William Lynn retrial expected in 2019
In 2016, Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacated Lynn's conviction after it affirmed that jurors were "prejudiced" by hearing hours of testimony about 'prior bad acts' of clergy.
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