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.

Recent Articles

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United Nations slams Philly police as city begins settling tear gas lawsuits

The mayor's office hasn’t reviewed the UN report, despite the rare international censure.

Philly’s coronavirus response

Philly vaccine map: Richer neighborhoods are getting more doses

As of early March, two-thirds of Philadelphia's supply had gone to city residents.

Philly’s coronavirus response

Philly’s FEMA vaccine site has hundreds of leftover doses each day. Officials are still working on fair distribution.

Some are going to residents who get same-day calls — and to eligible people who just show up and wait.

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Philly Health Department: Do not ‘kiss or snuggle’ turtles due to salmonella outbreak

Officials have discovered eight cases linked to the hard-shelled pets in Delco and Philadelphia.

Johnny Doc corruption charges

The FBI sent a dozen agents with a battering ram and long guns to arrest Johnny Doc’s nephew

“What surprises me is that this happened to someone who’s not Black,” said Rev. Mark Tyler, a police accountability advocate.

Johnny Doc corruption charges

Feds arrest labor leader John Dougherty on extortion charges

The Philly union leader, known as Johnny Doc, is accused of threatening his nephew’s boss.

Krasner’s DAO

With 35 years of experience, Carlos Vega wants to be Phllly’s next district attorney

The Spanish-speaking, FOP-backed homicide prosecutor is running to unseat Larry Krasner.

With 1,000 federal convictions in 40 years, corruption is ever-present in Philadelphia

Philly isn’t the worst U.S. city, but the pace doesn’t seem to have slowed.

Election 2021

Mail ballot applications are open for the May primary — and yes, ‘permanent’ mail voters have to re-apply

Wording on Pennsylvania’s forms is confusing. Officials say they're working to get it changed.

Inside Philly’s 40-year war on homeless encampments

The Ben Franklin Parkway occupation followed a well-trodden model. What can city government do to break the cycle?