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Max Bennett

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Max Bennett’s Biography

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I pursued journalism after obtaining a degree in English, as it seemed like a sensible career path for someone possessing what's a bit of a useless degree. My first industry job was a copy editor at The Morning Times, where I also worked a sports section stringer. I earned a Master of Journalism degree from the University of Maryland in 20214, then worked as a reporter for The Daily Review, covering my hometown. In 2016, I left The Review and moved to Philadelphia. I started working for Patch a…

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When the grid can’t keep up: how South African laboratories handle power outages

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By Max Bennett Verified
| Nature Verified
A power cut hits Johannesburg, South Africa, during a load-shedding period in February 2023.Credit: Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg via Getty As a scheduled blackout hits in the afternoon heat of Makhanda, it elicits a moment of crisis inside the National Research Foundation’s South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB). Inside thousands of glass jars on kilometres of mobile shelving, more than one million specimens sit vulnerable.
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WXPN’s Concert Picks: Tom Rush, Dessa, Sweet Pill, And More

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By Max Bennett Verified
| WXPN-FM (Philadelphia, PA) Verified
The Philly area has plenty of shows coming up this week and weekend, and they prove the region’s taste for a wide breadth of genres. Check out recommendations for upcoming shows: Wednesday: Gary Numan At Keswick Theater Synth-wave pop legend Gary Numan is coming to Keswick Theater in Glenside this week, and he’s joined by LA-based alt duo TREMOURS. Numan back in 2011 discussed his impact on musicians across various genres with World Cafe.
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Philly Music Venue Hosting Month Of Women-Focused Events

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By Max Bennett Verified
| Patch Verified
Arts & Entertainment The Fallser Club will celebrate Women's History Month with "Women Rising: A Month-Long Celebration of Women's History, Music, & Resilience." Posted Fri, Feb 27, 2026 at 4:19 pm ET "Women Rising: A Month-Long Celebration of Women's History, Music, & Resilience" begins Sunday and runs through March 26 at The Fallser Club.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was a copy editor at my hometown newspaper.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How is social media changing news?

It's forcing news outlets to completely rethink how news is presented, often for the worse.