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Spencer Buell

Staff Writer at Boston Magazine

Spencer Buell is a staff writer for Boston, covering news, politics, technology, the T, legal weed, french fries, bears, Brady, and beer. He used to be a news reporter for Metro Boston and the Arlington Advocate.

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Travel

Use This Interactive Fall Foliage 2020 Map to Plan Your Next Getaway

You need this. I need this. Let’s get out there and see some leaves.

City Life

WCVB Reporter Ted Wayman “Is Doing Well” After He Was Stabbed on the Job

He’s recovering from the attack and “will be back at work in the coming days.”

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City Life

When the Temperature Drops, Boston Needs to Stay Outside

As the weather changes, we shouldn’t change our instincts to gather outdoors.

City Life

It’s Never Been More Clear: Fare Hikes Won’t Save the MBTA

The MBTA says an increase is on the table as it seeks to solve its pandemic-era budget woes. It shouldn’t be.

City Life

A Bostonian Abroad in the ’Burbs

I never considered leaving Boston. Ever. Then the pandemic hit.

City Life

Great Scott May Live on in a New Spot: The Old Regina Pizzeria in Allston

If everything pans out, this could be the best news I’ve heard in months.

City Life

BU’s COVID-Era Message to Students This Year: “F*ck It Won’t Cut It”

A new and surprisingly vulgar campaign aims to reach students in their own language.

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City Life

I Hate Cars, but Thanks to COVID I’m Buying One

They make Boston worse, but what am I supposed to do?

City Life

UPDATED: How Isaias Will Impact Boston as the Storm Heads to Massachusetts

It’s headed up the coast toward the city now.

City Life

In the Endorsement Battle with Joe Kennedy, Ed Markey Is Winning

A guide to who’s backing whom in the closely watched U.S. Senate primary.

City Life

Donald Trump’s Latest White House Interviewee: Barstool’s Dave Portnoy

The president invited the Boston-bred media mogul to a chat in D.C.

City Life

Crowdfunding Can Save Boston’s Beloved Businesses—Until It Can’t

What the failure of Great Scott’s investment campaign says about the future of Boston dives.

City Life

Would You Take Weekly COVID Tests to Go to College?

That’s what the students at some of Boston’s top schools may need to do come fall.

City Life

What the Massachusetts Police Reform Bill Would Do

It passed after an all-nighter in the Senate, and aims to significantly shake up law enforcement in the state.

City Life

In Light of the Pandemic, the City Hall Plaza Renovation Looks Smarter Than Ever

Work began this weekend on a major project to make it more inviting, at a time when it’s never been more clear how important public space is.