Max Marin

Investigative Reporter

Max Marin (he/him) is Billy Penn's investigative reporter. He also acts in an assistant editor capacity.

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.

A clinician draws a dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Philly’s coronavirus response

Philly releases breakthrough data: Vaccines reduced COVID deaths, ‘vast majority’ of cases and hospitalizations are unvaccinated

Health officials said the numbers show that put simply, "vaccines work."

Police academy cadets line up for graduation in 2017

George Floyd protests

Philly police get raises in new city contract — with a few disciplinary reforms

The FOP Lodge 5 and Kenney administration touted the agreement as a fair deal for both sides.

An Amazon truck drives through in Philadelphia in April 2021

Amazon to add 4,800 jobs in Philly and surrounding area

The company, which has come under fire for workplace issues, promises a minimum of $15 an hour plus benefits.

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