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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Nonprofit leader accuses police officers of excessive force, false arrest
The civil complaint alleges that an officer hit the woman in the face, then conspired with two other officers to falsely arrest her.
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Got a fine for overdue books? Philly libraries will soon forgive them
The trustees of the Free Library of Philadelphia voted Wednesday to eliminate fines for overdue books and other materials. The policy is expected to take effect by spring.
7 years ago
Load management: Sound strategy or ‘crapshoot’ for Sixers’ championship hopes?
Load management has become increasingly prevalent and controversial as more NBA teams are resting their superstars, hoping to keep them healthy for the playoffs.
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Listen 4:24Neshaminy to appeal state ruling on controversial nickname
The district argues the Pa. Human Relations Commission doesn’t have the authority to dictate how it educates its students or spends its money.
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Pa. state commission: Bucks County school district can keep controversial nickname
Four years after it filed suit against the Neshaminy School District, a state commission has reached a decision regarding its use of a controversial Native American mascot.
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Philly to spend $10M on commercial corridor street cleaning program
The yearlong program is an expansion of an ongoing pilot in City Councilmember Cherelle Parker’s district, which covers parts of Northwest and Northeast Philadelphia.
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New Philly program aims to help renters by giving repair loans to their landlords
The Small Landlord Loan Program will lend owners up to $25,000 to make ‘health and safety-related repairs.’ It’s slated to start early next year.
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Civil rights advocates: Comcast SCOTUS decision could be ‘devastating’
The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing two interpretations of a Reconstruction-era law created to protect against racial discrimination.
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Listen 2:21Prosecutors, defense debate Sean Kratz’s role in brutal 2017 Bucks County murders
Kratz is accused of murdering a young man on a Bucks County farm and helping his cousin burn and bury two more. He faces life in prison if convicted.
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Authors say the system is expensive, ineffective and harmful for Pennsylvania youth.
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High-stakes judicial seats decided with little information, dearth of voter engagement
Voters will decide local races for Municipal Court and Court of Common Pleas, as well as help fill two statewide spots on the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
Philly labor boss Johnny Doc has a court date — and it’s not for an entire year
Dougherty and his co-defendants, including Councilmember Bobby Henon, will appear before a judge in September 2020.
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