
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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Transit officials expressed disappointment. The project’s many critics are relieved.
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Former Councilmember Bobby Henon sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for taking bribes
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9 months ago
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10 months ago
Top donors for each Philly mayoral candidate, from charter school PACs to the Inquirer board chair
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10 months ago
DeSantis critics staging protest outside the Union League as it honors the Florida gov
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