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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City Councilman Jim Kenney pushed for the complete elimination of DROP, the city’s controversial Deferred Retirement Option Plan. ...
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Contractor in fatal building collapse gets 15-30 years; worker also sentenced to prison term
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Much-criticized Philly city commissioner again gets $136,161 chairman’s post
Despite intense media scrutiny and public outcry, Democrat Anthony Clark will remain chairman of the Philadelphia City Commissioners – ...
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Mum Radio sends hit parade of Mummers music far beyond South Philly
From a no-frills basement on Tree Street, Joe Anderson is introducing the world to the Mummers, one feathered-and-sequined arrangement at ...
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Philly homicide rate climbs slightly, but still under 300
Barring a big uptick in violence, Philadelphia will record fewer than 300 homicides this year. That would make 2015 the third stra ...
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Imhotep becomes first city school to nab state football title
In the frigid air a hundred miles from home, senior Mike Waters knelt along the sideline and buried his face in his white gloved-hands. ...
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Long-awaited homecoming signals new era for Philadelphia Housing Authority
Under a white tent on Priscilla Street this week, residents and elected officials joined Philadelphia Housing Authority brass to celebrat ...
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Contractor convicted in deadly Center City building collapse again seeking acquittal
Demolition contractor Griffin Campbell, who was found guilty of manslaughter for his role in the deadly 2013 Center City building collaps ...
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Philly hoverboard maker bullish despite fires and bad publicity
It’s been a tough stretch for so-called hoverboards, one of the holiday season’s hottest gifts. First, online retailer ...
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‘Revolution starts in Germantown’ with modern public housing on Queen Lane
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‘Porngate’ emails spur claims of racist targeting against Philly prosecutor Fina
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