
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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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.
8 years ago
Listen 4:37Driving for Uber may not rule out unemployment benefits, Pa. court says
The decision is considered a victory for low-wage workers, particularly those who turn to the 'gig economy' to support themselves after losing full-time employment.
8 years ago
Fattah seeks appeal in federal corruption conviction
Lawyers for the disgraced lawmaker will go before the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals to argue Fattah should have been acquitted on several counts and given a new trial.
8 years ago
Drivers deprived of licenses after drug conviction sue to repeal Pa. law
Since 2011, Pennsylvania has suspended the licenses of nearly 150,000 drivers for up to two years. Critics say the law can hurt the chances of keeping a job after conviction.
8 years ago
During brutal cold, Philly outreach prevents fatalities among homeless
After two weeks in deep freeze, Philadelphia ends its Code Blue declaration and extra push to get homeless into shelters.
8 years ago
Bitter cold sparks continuing Philly efforts to shelter homeless
Through Monday morning, the warming center at Cione Recreation will be open 24 hours a day —.and no ID is necessary to come inside.
8 years ago
Listen 1:36Number of murders in Camden hits 30-year low
One of the state’s most crime-ridden communities recorded a double-digit drop in murders in 2017.
8 years ago
Listen 1:54‘It will kill you’: Philly outreach workers keep making rounds as bitter cold snap continues
Even in bitterly cold weather, homeless people with addictions are often hesitant to take shelter if it means going to another part of the city and going through withdrawal.
8 years ago
Listen 2:53Philly-area nonprofits are fretting over new tax law
The GOP tax overhaul is giving some nonprofit organizations holiday heartburn. The reason: itemization. More specifically, it’s the lack thereof.
8 years ago
Listen 2:29Christmas marathon tailgating for hardy Eagles fans
Eagles fans crowd into the cold, blustery parking lots of Lincoln Financial field for the game to clinch home-field advantage in the playoffs
8 years ago
$28 million renovation of Sharswood senior apartments underway
Work on the Blumberg tower's 94 apartments in North Phily is expected to be finished in a year. It's part of a $500 million redevelopment of the Sharswood neighborhood.
8 years ago