Meir Rinde

Investigative Reporter at Billy Penn at WHYY

Meir Rinde is an investigative reporter based in Philadelphia, currently working for Billy Penn at WHYY since March 2023. His reporting spans various topics, including politics, government, history, and pop culture. Prior to this role, Rinde worked as a freelance journalist for several notable publications such as the Philadelphia Inquirer, NJ Spotlight, and WNYC, among others, for nearly a decade.

Professional Background

Billy Penn at WHYY: Investigative Reporter (March 2023 - Present)
Freelance Journalist: Reported for various outlets including Philadelphia Inquirer and WHYY/Billy Penn (November 2013 - March 2023)
The Times of Trenton: Assistant Metro Editor and Staff Writer (2008 - 2013)
Hartford Advocate: Staff Writer (2004 - 2007)
Lawrence Eagle-Tribune: Staff Writer (2002 - 2004), where he was part of a team awarded the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news.

Education

Columbia University: M.S. in Journalism (2001 - 2002)
University of California, Berkeley: Bachelor's degree in English (1989 - 1994)

Awards and Honors

Rinde has received multiple accolades for his work, including:

Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News: Part of a team for coverage of a tragic event in 2003.
Honorable Mention: Garden State Journalists for a piece on healthcare in 2014.
Lloyd P. Burns Memorial Award: For public service journalism in 2011.

Rinde is also active on social media, where he engages with the community and shares insights related to his reporting.1 2 3