![meirrinde-headshot-square A headshot of Meir Rinde](https://whyy.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/meirrinde-headshot-square-214x214.jpg)
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.
More from the Contributor
Working Families Party notches another historic win in Philadelphia
With both Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O’Rourke elected, City Council will not have a Republican at-large member for the first time in modern history.
9 months ago
High stakes in City Council race as Republicans and Working Families Party battle for at-large seats
Republicans and the Working Families party are battling for the two at-large seats left open after five expected Democratic wins.
9 months ago
Ex-union leader John Dougherty’s embezzlement trial starts this week. He could get jail time.
There’s also a pending federal extortion charge against the formerly powerful IBEW leader.
9 months ago
Procrastinator’s guide to the 2023 November election in Philadelphia
Here's a brief intro to what’s on the Philly ballot in November.
9 months ago
The project just marked a milestone with its second tower. Developers say it won’t harm the local community.
9 months ago
“Thank you, and have a great life,” the ex-committeeperson was told.
9 months ago
What to know about the Bellwether District, the giant complex now rising in South Philly
The commercial and industrial complex at the former refinery site is now officially under construction.
9 months ago
Can Allan Domb move Philly forward through business instead of politics? He plans to try
The onetime mayoral candidate and ex-councilmember is worrying about schools, Kensington, and tax cuts — this time, as a private citizen.
10 months ago
Ex-Philly mayoral candidate Maria Quiñones Sánchez lands new gig at City Hall
The $150k position is temporary, she said.
10 months ago
Vexillologists are descending on Philadelphia for an annual meeting about all things flag
From the lore of Betsy Ross to the very real Markoe Standard, the city is known for its “wealth of vexillological riches.”
10 months ago
Or what about Congress? The “recovering elected official” isn’t ruling it out.
10 months ago
Philadelphia just received the ‘largest investment’ in its urban forest in decades
It’s the “largest investment” in Philadelphia’s urban forest in decades, per city officials, who aim to make tree coverage more equitable.
10 months ago