
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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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.
7 years ago
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 ...
7 years ago
Listen 4:08Philadelphia 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.
7 years ago
Many consumers support New Jersey proposal to ban plastic bags
Outlawing the plastic bags would mean some inconvenience, shoppers say. But most see the environmental advantage of the proposal.
7 years ago
Deadline passes for N.J. couple to turn over cash meant for homeless Philly man
The Burlington, New Jersey, couple who raised thousands for a homeless man living in Philadelphia has apparently missed a court-ordered d ...
7 years ago
Decision on Abu-Jamal’s right to file new appeal in murder conviction must wait
Supporters hope Mumia Abu-Jamal will get a new trial in the murder of Philadelphia police Officer Daniel Faulkner due to what they say is a prosecutorial conflict of interest
7 years ago
New documentary series shows the struggles, triumphs of ‘Getting off the Streets’ in Camden
“Getting Off the Streets,” a new documentary that shines a spotlight on a “zero tolerance” rehabilitation program for homeless men in Camden, New Jersey.
7 years ago
New research paints frustrating portrait of housing voucher program
A new national study calls the country’s housing choice voucher program — formerly known as Section 8 — 'daunting' for low-income residents hoping to leave poverty behind.
7 years ago
Listen 2:30Cash assistance program for Pennsylvania’s poor returns this fall
A form of welfare, the mandated program provided $205 a month to people with no other income.
7 years ago
To prevent chronic homelessness, Philly nonprofit offers some young adults more than shelter
Permanent supportive housing is one of the most expensive, full-service models out there for helping people experiencing homelessness regain stability.
7 years ago
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