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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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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Malcolm Jenkins backs changes to Philly’s cash-bail system he says ‘punishes poverty’
Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins joined Philadelphia's two top attorneys in calling on judges to consider their cause when setting bail amounts for defendants.
6 years ago
Push to end disenfranchisement for N.J. inmates moving ahead
An “ambitious” bill restoring voting rights to tens of thousands of current and former inmates in New Jersey is moving slowly through the state Legislature.
6 years ago
Deadline looms on U.S. bill that could affect thousands of low-income Pa. residents
Time is running out for Congress to pass a new farm bill before both chambers break for the year. In Pennsylvania – and around the coun ...
6 years ago
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Exonerated death-row inmates push Pa. to abolish capital punishment
Witness to Innocence, a national anti-death penalty organization based in Philadelphia, ...
6 years ago
Double-digit jump in hunger for Philly, the country’s poorest big city
New research shows hunger has gotten worse in Philadelphia over the last six years, even as it’s gotten better nationwide. Between 2012 ...
6 years ago
Philly veteran’s battle with ALS highlights troubling trend
Studies suggest that military veterans have a higher risk of developing ALS, though it's unclear why that's the case.
6 years ago
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