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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Another challenger hopes to wrest congressional seat from Fattah
A Mt. Airy lawyer will officially launch his campaign Wednesday night against indicted Philadelphia U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah. Dan Mu ...
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State liquor board recommends deli by Vernon Park move after nuisance, drunkenness complaints
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A DROP foe as city councilman, Mayor Kenney no longer wants to eliminate pension perk
City Councilman Jim Kenney pushed for the complete elimination of DROP, the city’s controversial Deferred Retirement Option Plan. ...
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Taxi company owner claims Uber drove away his dream of retirement
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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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