Meir Rinde

Philadelphia

Investigative Reporter at Billy Penn

Investigative Reporter at WHYY-TV (Philadelphia, PA)

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Foster care in Philly; Ice cream faves; Bodega curfew passed | Morning roundup

1 day ago | asianamericans.einnews.com | Violet Comber-Wilen |Julia Binswanger |Steve Volk |Meir Rinde

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAYGuarding the castle in Powelton Village(Photo by @karenbenson.eyeful)City Council will hold hearings looking into the troubled history of the Department of Human Services’ approach to child welfare. Advocates and others have hopes for solutions — and concerns based on a history of inaction — about what will come from it.
PMA exhibit on wearable art; Free laptops and wifi; Driving safety law | Morning roundup

1 week ago | asianamericans.einnews.com | Nick Kariuki |Julia Binswanger |Meir Rinde

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAYUnnamed in Manayunk(Photo by @city_of_architectural_love)The PMA’s new exhibit features wearable art — things like jewelry and wedding headdresses — from the African diaspora and Asia. It also sheds light on a group often misrepresented in art exhibits: women. Continue reading …A display in the “Head to Toe” exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Smashed Tesla protest; Intercity bus update; Hackers steal from Philly schools | Morning roundup

2 weeks ago | asianamericans.einnews.com | Nick Kariuki |Julia Binswanger |Meir Rinde

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAYConvenience in West Philly(Photo by @karenbenson.eyeful)On Wednesday night, a group of angry Democrats, and Philly Elmo, took out their frustrations with the Department of Government Efficiency and its figurehead Elon Musk by destroying a 2023 Tesla Model Y in a rage room in Holmesburg.
Riders call SEPTA essential to their lives and plead for state funding

2 weeks ago | billypenn.com | Meir Rinde

Buses, trains and trolleys make their lives possible. They specifically bought their homes near transit lines. If their local routes stop operating, they'll have to buy a second car or move to a different neighborhood. And they're demanding that the state Senate give SEPTA the funding it needs to avoid catastrophic cuts.
Trump’s grant and contract cuts in Philadelphia approach $280 million (and counting)

3 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Meir Rinde

Federal grants for a host of local programs — from student coaching and food banks to cancer research and violence prevention — are a hot mess thanks to the Trump administration’s slashing approach to shrinking government and imposing its ideological priorities. Nationwide, the president has tried to unilaterally freeze or cancel some $437 billion in grants and contracts, according to a searchable tracker created by U.S. House Democrats.
550+ Philly mail voters have a chance to fix errors

3 weeks ago | billypenn.com | Meir Rinde

Are you one of the more than 250 Philadelphia mail voters whose ballot is at risk of not being counted? Or are you among the 329 voters in zip code 19146 who may have received an incorrect ballot? If you think you might be, check the lists posted below for your name, and read on for instructions on how to fix the problems and make your vote count in the May 20 primary election.
Trump's grant and contract cuts in Philadelphia approach $280 million (and counting)

3 weeks ago | billypenn.com | Meir Rinde

Federal grants for a host of local programs - from student coaching and food banks to cancer research and violence prevention - are a hot mess thanks to the Trump administration's slashing approach to shrinking government and imposing its ideological priorities. Nationwide, the president has tried to unilaterally freeze or cancel some $437 billion in grants and contracts, according to a tracker created by U.S. House Democrats.
The ongoing struggle over the meaning of the MOVE bombing

3 weeks ago | billypenn.com | Meir Rinde

Forty years after the city bombed the MOVE compound on Osage Avenue, killing five children and six adults, impassioned debates continue over what exactly happened that day and what broader social and political meanings should be drawn from the tragic event.
Procrastinator's Guide to the 2025 primary election in Philly

3 weeks ago | billypenn.com | Meir Rinde |Julia Binswanger |Violet Comber-Wilen |Nick Kariuki

The marquee race in this year's primary election is the contest between District Attorney Larry Krasner, who is seeking a third term in office, and a challenger, former Municipal Court judge Patrick Dugan. Since there's no Republican running for DA, whoever gets the most votes in the Democratic primary will likely win the November general election as well and serve for the next four years.
Primary election mail ballots are finally on their way to Philly voters

1 month ago | billypenn.com | Meir Rinde

Mail ballots for the May 20 primary election are finally being printed and sent to voters' homes and election offices, after a dispute over one candidate's eligibility was (at least temporarily) settled. The delay has caused consternation among some residents who are worried they won't get their ballots in time. Voter Judy Allison said she'll be out of town next week and was planning to pick up a ballot in person, but that might not work because of the printing delay.