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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Gunfire took the life of a beloved local chef. His family wants to know why.
As Philadelphia police search for the person who fatally shot Quadir Flippen, his sister, Nashyia Pinder, is also looking for answers.
6 years ago
Philly’s new police commissioner says recruitment will be a top priority
When asked what kind of new recruits she wants to attract, Philly’s new Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said, “Thinkers, doers — the gamut.”
6 years ago
Councilmember Parker wants Philadelphia voters to weigh in on ‘stop and frisk’
Councilmember Cherelle Parker quietly introduced an ordinance that would put a charter change question on the November ballot.
6 years ago
Listen 2:18In first court appearance, indicted Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson pleads not guilty
Prosecutors say Johnson allegedly stepped in twice to help Universal hang onto real estate in his district, which covers parts of South and Southwest Philadelphia.
6 years ago
‘A new era for Philly’: Spanish-speaking Catholics praise Hispanic archbishop
For the first time in its 145-year history, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will have a Hispanic leader.
6 years ago
Listen 1:29Philly just challenged an infamous slumlord to a legal death match and won
After a lengthy court battle with a shadowy slumlord, the city is now the rightful owner of dozens of blighted Germantown housing developments.
6 years ago
Listen 1:26Hearing for fired Philly cop accused of sexual assault postponed after judge recuses herself
Holmes was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing three female officers. The judge is handing off the case to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest.
6 years ago
Former Drexel professor charged with spending grant money on strip clubs
The felony theft charges come roughly three months after Drexel University agreed to pay the federal government nearly $190,000 to avoid a potential lawsuit.
6 years ago
Michael White to serve probation for evidence tampering in fatal Rittenhouse stabbing
A jury found White not guilty of manslaughter, but convicted him of evidence tampering for tossing his knife onto a rooftop and trashing bloody clothing.
7 years ago
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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 years ago
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