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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Philly ranks 5th for non-car commuters, with more room for improvement.
2 years ago
Rittenhouse Row shops got a big boost in sales during Open Streets
City should support more pedestrian-only street closures, organizer says.
2 years ago
As legislators dither, SEPTA considers giant fare hike
Differences over a new gambling tax are holding up a funding fix.
2 years ago
Is the plan for Market Street’s Disney Hole for real?
The city says a hotel and stores could finally fill East Market’s notorious gap.
2 years ago
Amid Fishtown boom, residents outraged by ear-piercing trash trucks
After finally getting the message, La Colombe acted to address their complaints.
2 years ago
UArts files for bankruptcy after Temple merger talks collapse
The shuttered university reportedly owes creditors more than $50 million.
2 years ago
Open Streets around Rittenhouse draw thousands
The Sunday street-closure event was the first of four planned this month.
2 years ago
Mass arrests in Kensington, but open-air drug market persists
Critics bemoan lack of health services; city says revitalization will take years.
2 years ago
Sixers arena studies support arguments both pro and con
The reports confirm both the threat to Chinatown and the promise of economic benefits.
2 years ago
PECO customers could face double-digit electricity bill increases next year
Experts blame growing demand and a lagging transition to renewable energy sources.
2 years ago
Streets near Rittenhouse Row will go car-free on September Sundays
Advocates are hoping for a broader revival of the Philly Free Streets program.
2 years ago