Max Marin

Political Editor

Max Marin is Billy Penn's political editor.

A graduate of Temple University, he has produced award-winning journalism on local politics, criminal justice, immigration and neighborhood issues, with bylines in more than a dozen local news outlets. Prior to joining Billy Penn in August 2018, Max served as a staff writer and associate editor at Philadelphia Weekly, the city's last surviving alt-weekly, and AL DÍA News, a Spanish-English news outlet that covers the city's Latino community.

Recent Articles

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After police sweep, Indego e-bikes return to Philly docking stations

10% of the vehicles were recovered — but the city won’t say how many went missing in the first place.

Election 2020

Help pick the logo for Philly’s new ‘I Voted’ sticker

Ready in time for the PA primary, officials promise the revised edition will actually stick.

PA government watchdog is working questionable side job with Philly’s new sheriff

The state director for Common Cause claims his new firm's consulting work poses no conflict of interest.

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2 more Philly cops resign before firing over offensive Facebook posts

The PPD told City Council nine officers had left before being dismissed. The count is now up to 11.

Arctic Splash maker says bankruptcy won’t hurt production of Fishtown famous iced tea

The Texas beverage manufacturer filed for Chapter 11 papers in November.

Who is Dawn Chavous? The powerful woman at the center of the feds’ latest Philly indictment

The 40-year-old political consultant is married to Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, who is a co-defendant.

Philly’s opioid crisis

When Philly paramedics arrive, many overdose victims have vanished

As Narcan’s widespread availability saves lives, it complicates treatment efforts.

Philly declares all Indego e-bikes ‘stolen property’ and orders police dragnet

A memo instructs officers to “stop and ID” anyone caught riding one.

Mosquito sonic device

Teen-repelling ‘Mosquito’ devices to stay in Philly public parks indefinitely

A city review found support for the ‘sonic weapons’ — but they never asked young folks.

Former PA Lt. Gov. Mike Stack hits Hollywood with new standup comedy act

The onetime elected official, aka “Mikey Stacks,” has a whole page of cringey demo reels.