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Meir Rinde

Meir Rinde

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Investigative Reporter, Billy Penn

Philadelphia

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Total articles 710

  • $22,000 for dumping a couch? Philly boosts fines sharply and sues to collect.

    By Meir Rinde Verified| Billy Penn Verified On a June afternoon in 2023, Inspector Robert Ritchie was driving an unmarked police car on West Glenwood Avenue in North Philly when he saw someone standing in the open back of a parked U-Haul moving truck. The man, Saul Miller, was pushing a large brown sofa and a chaise off the truck and onto the sidewalk, according to a police report. When he noticed Ritchie, he quickly finished and got into the front passenger seat. A woman named Lorraine McAfee started driving the truck down the street.

    By Meir Rinde Verified · Billy Penn

    Apr. 09, 2025

  • Public health workers at risk; Latino Restaurant Week; Intensifying rain | Morning roundup

    By Heather Chin Verified, Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Meir Rinde Verified, Violet Comber-Wilen| EIN News@ The Philadelphia Department of Public Health lost three COVID-era federal grants in what leadership described as a “fluid situation,” internal emails show. The loss of up to $50 million in funding for research into infectious diseases, children’s health and vaccines is putting hundreds of people’s jobs at risk. Continue reading…Dine Latino Restaurant week is back again with an eclectic mix of participating restaurants from now through Saturday, April 12.

    By Heather Chin Verified, Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Meir Rinde Verified, Violet Comber-Wilen · EIN News

    Apr. 08, 2025

  • $22,000 for dumping a couch? Philly boosts fines sharply and sues to collect.

    By Meir Rinde Verified| Billy Penn Verified On a June afternoon in 2023, Inspector Robert Ritchie was driving an unmarked police car on West Glenwood Avenue in North Philly when he saw someone standing in the open back of a parked U-Haul moving truck. The man, Saul Miller, was pushing a large brown sofa and a chaise off the truck and onto the sidewalk, according to a police report. When he noticed Ritchie, he quickly finished and got into the front passenger seat. A woman named Lorraine McAfee started driving the truck down the street.

    By Meir Rinde Verified · Billy Penn

    Apr. 09, 2025

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Billy Penn

Billy Penn at WHYY is a local news team based in Philadelphia, committed to delivering comprehensive coverage of the city's political, cultural, and social landscape. Founded in 2014 and joining WHYY in 2019, Billy Penn enhances its community service through this partnership, gaining access to additional resources and a broader audience. The team provides in-depth reporting on various topics, including politics, neighborhoods, history, sports, food, and entertainment. They focus on original reporting and content curation, aiming to connect residents with engaging and informative stories. Billy Penn also organizes community events to foster interaction among residents and offers a free morning newsletter that keeps subscribers updated on local news and events. Their member-supported model relies on contributions from the public, reflecting their dedication to serving the Philadelphia community.

Philadelphia, United States

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Founded: 2014