
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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N.J. AG’s office identifies gunman killed by police in Princeton Panera Bread standoff
The man who police fatally shot Tuesday after a roughly five-hour standoff at a restaurant near Princeton University has been identified as Scott Mielentz.
7 years ago
Coalition gets data to help cut Philadelphia’s recidivism rate
The 24-page report provides a snapshot of these former inmates – their gender, race and what ZIP codes they’re expected to call home.
7 years ago
The surprising truth behind the racial dynamics of gentrification in Philly
While it may be harder to tell, data suggests white neighborhoods in Philly are actually gentrifying faster than black neighborhoods.
7 years ago
Listen 7:37Temple officials foresee community support for stadium; neighbors skeptical
Philadelphia Council President Darrell Clarke says he won’t consider supporting the proposed stadium until the university wins over the community.
7 years ago
Listen 2:05PPA amnesty program a ‘blessing’ for Philly ticket scofflaws
Under the two-month program, the PPA will forgive all unpaid parking tickets issued before 2013, as long as you agree to pay any fines from 2013 to the present.
7 years ago
Benched over head scarf, Mastery basketball player says ‘change is coming’
A referee would not Nasihah Thompson-King play during a playoff game last week because she did not have a signed waiver to wear a hijab.
7 years ago
Listen 2:06New congressional districts in Philly suburbs could help Democrats win in D.C.
Pennsylvania’s new court-ordered congressional map has thrust the commonwealth into the national spotli ...
7 years ago
Short-term housing, wraparound services help Bucks cut homeless rate by 20 percent
A combination of factors explains the decline, with a shift toward rapid-rehousing programs perhaps playing the biggest role, according to experts.
7 years ago
Philly starts inspections of ‘stop-and-gos’ seeking to continue alcohol sales
'Stop-and-go' owners still fearful over possibility of losing safety glass as Philly begins process for handing out new restaurant licenses.
7 years ago
Few arrests, untold numbers of fans, lots of love add up to ‘epic’ Eagles celebration
Still awaiting a tally on costs and participants, Philadelphia officials bask in good will on the day after massive parade for Super Bowl winners.
7 years ago
Listen 1:50Offensive reputation gets Eagles fans a bit defensive
Some say it's just a few bad apples. Others point to fisticuffs directed at police horses.
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