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.

185th Pa. House District candidate Regina Young; current state Rep. Maria Donatucci

Election 2020

With less than $10,000, Philly candidate scoops PA House seat from Democratic dynasty

With no Republican challenger in November, Regina Young appears on her way to Harrisburg.

Protection from abuse orders drop 40% in Philly during pandemic, compounding domestic violence fears

Help hotline calls are up — and are often rushed and secretive.

Protesters at the Pennsylvania Convention Center urge police to ‘take a knee in solidarity" on Monday, June 1

George Floyd protests

Mayor Kenney walks back police budget boost and vows reforms — but not enough, critics say

Some proposals raise questions about Philadelphia’s familiarity with its own past promises on transforming the PPD.

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Philly police officers clash with protesters. The man identified as Staff Inspector Bologna is at center in a white shirt.

George Floyd protests

Philly police commander seen beating protesters to face aggravated assault charges

Staff Inspector Joe Bologna has a history of misconduct and is linked to past PPD corruption scandals.

The correctional complex on State Road in Philadelphia

Philly’s coronavirus response

Philly tested every person in its jails for the coronavirus, and found 6% are positive without symptoms

The universal testing experiment was conducted after the region’s main COVID surge.

Smoke rises from cars on fire during the widespread protests in Philadelphia

George Floyd protests

Military psy-ops or ATM explosions? Nightly booms spur conspiracy theories in Philly

Sound is amplified by hot weather and tall buildings, an acoustic expert said.

Philly to slash police oversight, anti-violence initiatives while increasing PPD budget

This is exactly the wrong time for such a move, critics say.

Election 2020

AP names Nikil Saval winner over Pa. Sen. Farnese, but no concessions yet

The Associated Press is calling the race for the Democratic challenger, but mail-in ballots have yet to be released.

Philly police commissioner alters use of force policy after tear gas, warns about press arrests

Some in the department questioned why guidelines like this weren’t issued sooner.

Voters wait in a socially distanced line outside their polling place in Philadelphia

Election 2020

Election fraud complaints in Philly ‘lowest by a mile’ despite chaotic primary

The Philly DA’s office has fielded less than a third the usual number of complaints.

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