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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2 years ago
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2 years ago
Philadelphia is pulling out of a program that pays community members to collect litter
A union grievance has thrown a wrench in the gears of a public-private partnership aimed at tackling cleaning up Philly’s pervasive trash.
2 years ago
Philadelphia City Council candidate tracker: Get to know everyone on the May primary ballot
All 17 seats are up for reelection.
2 years ago
SEPTA pulls the plug on KOP Rail, putting the $3B project ‘on pause’ after FTA concerns
Transit officials expressed disappointment. The project’s many critics are relieved.
2 years ago
Brian O’Neill has held Philly’s Far Northeast Council seat for 43 years. Could Democrats unseat him?
The veteran lawmaker’s tenure has been built on support for police and preservation of his district’s suburban feel.
2 years ago
Former Councilmember Bobby Henon sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for taking bribes
The ex-lawmaker from Northeast Philly was convicted last year after a federal investigation into the John Dougherty-led IBEW Local 98 union.
2 years ago
How to get on the primary ballot in Philly (and why candidates get kicked off)
What to know about signature petitions, filing deadlines, and ballot position in advance of the May election.
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Top donors for each Philly mayoral candidate, from charter school PACs to the Inquirer board chair
We pulled the lists of top contributors, and also noted when several employees from the same company all gave large amounts.
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