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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The problem with North Philly’s new BigBelly trash cans
They have foot pedals! And better sensors, reportedly. But some remain unconvinced they’ll help reduce litter.
3 months ago
FTA probe of SEPTA marks just the third time the agency has initiated this kind of safety inspection
After the concerning spate of crashes this summer, the Philly regional transit authority is already taking some remedial steps.
4 months ago
Pennsylvania’s ‘fake electors’ are unlikely to face consequences. Here’s what they’re up to.
Some serve as leaders of Pa.’s Republican party, or have influence in local and national politics.
4 months ago
The South Philly park's popular boating and fishing programs are at risk. More park rangers might help, organizers say, but is there funding?
4 months ago
FDR Park’s popular boating and fishing programs are at risk thanks to repeated vandalism
Paddles trashed, rods stolen, toilets dumped in the lake… More park rangers might help, but is there funding?
4 months ago
Two years later, ‘sky-high’ water bills are ~still~ leaving Philly customers in shock
PWD is well aware of the issue, but says there’s nothing more it can do.
5 months ago
New funding hopes to spur more parklets in Philly, spot-greening the streets with oases of calm
The approval process for something as small as a sidewalk bench can be daunting.
5 months ago
Greyhound’s bus station move leads to dead-end on Cuthbert and crowds of customers on Market
The Sixers arena plans may have factored into the company’s move, which led to a dead-end on Cuthbert and crowds of customers on Market.
5 months ago
How Philly is responding to the Moms for Liberty conference
The local chapter is enthusiastically participating. Mayor Kenney and other elected officials spoke out against the group’s values.
5 months ago
What to know about Moms for Liberty, the book-ban backers hosting a summit in Philly this week
Trump, DeSantis and other conservatives will speak at the “Joyful Warriors Summit,” hosted at a Philly Marriott despite elected officials' pleas.
5 months ago
Alt Philly history: Walking tours to explore the city’s diverse cultural heritage
The Liberty Bell is nice, but Philadelphia has many other stories to tell.
6 months ago
Philadelphia developer on trial for faulty construction that left homes vulnerable to water damage
The cases are among many filed against Fishtown-based Streamline Solutions.
6 months ago