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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Some neighbors say Philly fumbled on getting out NFL draft information
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Philly’s city commissioners push back on suit asking that they step aside during May primary
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In Philly City Hall, empty chair honors those who never returned from war
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DA’s office making it tougher to clear charges from clients’ records, Philly lawyers group says
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SEPTA police body-camera program yields ‘great positives,’ chief says
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Republican launches campaign for Philly controller
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