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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Number of struggling N.J. households increased after Great Recession
New research from the United Way shows more New Jersey residents than ever are struggling to afford life’s basic necessities.
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In a TV debate, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta sparred over health care, climate change and the economy. But they didn’t completely disagree on everything.
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One thing Pa. gubernatorial candidates agree on: Criminal justice system needs change
Seven nights a week, Ronald Lewis drives from Germantown to South Philadelphia to watch over a hulking boiler inside a chemical plant as ...
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Susan Hedman knows her rights under Seattle's secure scheduling law.
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State redistricting in mind, former AG Holder stumps for Pa. Democrats
He wants Democrats to have a stonger voice in Harrisburg when lawmakers draw the state’s next legislative map in 2021.
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Controversial school mascot could disappear from Bucks County school district
The Neshaminy School District may be forced to give up its Redskins mascot after a hearing by the Pennsylvania Human Relation Commission
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Flyers fans warming up to team’s new mascot
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Stumping for Pa. Dems, Obama declares midterm vote ‘most important of my lifetime’
Stumping for Pennsylvania's Democratic slate, former present urges millennials to vote on Nov. 6
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Controversial anti-squatting bill becomes law in Philadelphia
Housing advocates fear the law will do far more harm than good — to homeowners and legal tenants.
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Precedent for possible criminal charges of Pa. Catholic leadership rooted in landmark Philly case
While scathing, last month’s grand jury report about clergy sex abuse in Pennsylvania was released with ...
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Philadelphia aims to decrease homeless ranks by 5 percent annually over 5 years
'Roadmap to Homes' calls for expanding the city’s stock of housing and job opportunities — and improving communication and coordination with hundreds of service providers.
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