Meir Rinde is an investigative reporter at Billy Penn covering topics ranging from politics and government to history and pop culture. He’s previously written for PlanPhilly, Shelterforce, NJ Spotlight, and other publications, and was a staff writer at the Trenton Times and Lawrence Eagle-Tribune. He lives in Passyunk Square with his family.
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Easing the struggle to charge an EV in Philadelphia
Hundreds of curbside and parking lot chargers could be installed over the next few years.
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Mail voters can check the list of “undeliverable” ballots. Also, the deadline to register to vote is Monday.
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6 days ago
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Parker renews plea for rideshare tax to skeptical council
Mayor argues Uber and Lyft can afford the $1-per-ride tax and schools urgently need the money.
2 weeks ago
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ICE treatment of international travelers cited in boycott of Philly conference
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Register to vote and apply for a mail ballot ahead of the May primary election
Registration closes May 4, mail ballot applications are due May 12, and the election is May 19.
3 weeks ago
Parker administration calls anti-ICE bills ‘legally problematic’ but suggests mayor won’t block them
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3 weeks ago
Philly could keep burning trash in Chester for just 1 more year
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4 weeks ago
Carousel House rec center design completed, construction to begin this summer
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