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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Bucks County parent details violent origin of controversial school mascot
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission will decide whether the Neshaminy School District must find a new nickname for some of its sports teams.
6 years ago
Neshaminy teacher: ‘Redskins’ nickname ‘clearly is not’ a ‘term of honor’
The Pa. Human Relations Commission is weighing the fate of the school district’s controversial ‘Redskins’ nickname.
6 years ago
Defense expert: Neshaminy School District mascot reflects ‘living tradition’
The Pa. Human Relations Commission is weighing whether to force Neshaminy School District to drop the Redskins mascot.
6 years ago
Pa. commission could ax controversial Neshaminy school mascot
A public hearing this week will evaluate whether Native American-themed mascot creates “hostile educational environment.”
6 years ago
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Feast of the Seven Fishes means brisk business for Italian Market seafood stalls
The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a Christmas Eve tradition started more than a century ago by Italian-Americans.
6 years ago
Trump administration wants to toughen food stamp work requirements
USDA could make it harder for Pa. SNAP recipients to keep year-round benefits
6 years ago
Despite high poverty, why fewer people live on Philly’s streets than in other big cities
Philly is one of the poorest cities in the country, but it’s street homeless population is one of the smallest. What’s driving this counterintuitive dynamic?
6 years ago
New loans for home repair may be lifeline for Philly ‘small landlords’ — and their tenants
It’s hard to force landlords to fix plumbing problems, even when they’re legally obligated. Which is why Philadelphia is getting ready to roll out a potential remedy
6 years ago
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Algorithm to reform criminal sentencing in Pa. faces deluge of criticism
The algorithm is supposed to make the criminal sentencing in Pa. fairer. Critics say it will exacerbate inequities.
6 years ago
Philadelphia organizes second major Kensington street cleaning of 2018
City workers and volunteers in Philadelphia are teaming up for the second time in as many months to beautify dozens of trash and needle-s ...
6 years ago
Mumia’s fight to appeal in judge’s hands
After two years of court dates, a Philadelphia judge will now decide whether Mumia Abu-Jamal will get another chance to appeal his 1982 conviction.
6 years ago
Drexel research links racism and hunger
People who experience discrimination firsthand struggle with hunger twice as often as others.
6 years ago
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