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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Philly hoverboard maker bullish despite fires and bad publicity
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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
In an unexpected twist, the tentacles of Pennsylvania’s “porngate” scandal have now reached a high-profile homicide cas ...
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In face of indictment and four rivals, Fattah counts on record in run for 12th term in Congress
Inside the grand ballroom of the Pennsylvania Convention Center last month, U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah, D-Pa., moved easily ...
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Philly doc sees continued invasion of cellphone zombies
An orthopedic surgeon in Philly has been studying how often people get hurt while walking and using their phones. What he found may surpr ...
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Judge: Contractor guilty in fatal Philly building collapse can be deposed in civil action [updated]
Convicted general contractor Griffin Campbell may be deposed before the start of the consolidated civil trial tied to 2013’s deadly ...
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Uber won’t pay $50 million Pa. fine without a fight
The popular ride-sharing company Uber is once again staring down major fines for illegally operating in Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, ...
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Germantown residents appeal Wissahickon playground decision
A Philadelphia judge has ruled against a group of Germantown residents who sued city officials with hopes of saving a historic playground ...
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Tuskegee Airman realized dreams for himself, cleared pathway for son’s flight
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Students find fitness, fun in pursuit of Mr. and Ms. Penn bodybuilding honors
When most people think about the University of Pennsylvania, the terms Ivy League, West Philadelphia and Quaker probably come to mind. ...
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