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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A crackdown on Kensington’s open-air drug market is coming, but will it work?
Mayor Parker’s plan to revive the neighborhood follows decades of failed efforts.
9 months ago
U.S. House committee holds Philly field hearing on crime
Republican members of Congress came to Philadelphia Friday to bash District Attorney Larry Krasner over the city’s crime woes.
9 months ago
‘Tax the rich’: Philly community college faculty call for better funding
Teachers say the city needs to better support Community College of Philadelphia students, many of whom are facing multiple economic challenges.
9 months ago
Move over, July 4: Philly’s planning a new celebration on the ‘real’ Independence Day
Activities planned for July 2 include a new parade and other festivities in Old City in keeping with John Adams’ 1776 wishes.
9 months ago
As the bus turns: New proposal for intercity bus stop is Old City parking garage
Philly’s wandering bus terminal for Greyhound and other carriers could land at the AutoPark at Olde City.
9 months ago
Still counting: Amen Brown holds narrow lead over Cass Green for 10th District House
Brown is ahead by about 50 votes as City Commissioners evaluate some mail ballots with signature or date errors to determine if they can be counted.
9 months ago
‘Disappointing’ Philly primary turnout could be omen for repeat in November
Only 17.7% of registered voters cast a ballot in Tuesday’s election, or just 183,538 of the city’s more than one million eligible voters.
9 months ago
Check if your Philly mail ballot is one of hundreds that needs fixing to be counted
City Commissioners can’t verify IDs for more than 230 mail voters, while another 1,700+ ballots have other errors.
9 months ago
Philly manufacturer of military robot dogs is a target of Gaza war protests
Pennovation’s Ghost Robotics has embraced the weaponization of its robots.
9 months ago
The procrastinator’s guide to the 2024 primary election in Philly
Primary Day is Tuesday, April 23. Here are the candidates running for Congress and the Pa. legislature and guidance on how and where to vote.
10 months ago
Philly primary voters will see one ballot question. Here’s what it means
The question centers on whether the city should provide legal backing for Registered Community Orgs for their work on zoning matters.
10 months ago
Philly ethics board looks to tighten rules after Jeff Brown super PAC scuffle
Proposed restrictions would keep super PACs from coordinating before a candidate officially announces their campaign.
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