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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Heroes at Work; an “Enemy” Outside. What It’s like to Be a Healthcare Worker Right Now
From a distance, Boston’s healthcare workers are treated like superheroes. Up close, it’s often a different story.
Brace for Bigger Numbers of Official Massachusetts COVID-19 Cases
A new effort is underway to more accurately count the state’s cases.
The MBTA Will Pay More than $900 Million for a More Efficient Way to Collect Your Money
An updated fare system will cost $200 million more than anticipated.
Somerville Is Upping the Ante on Mask Enforcement
According to a new rule in the city, people out in public without a mask could face a $300 fine.
A New Map Shows Coronavirus Cases in Boston, by Zip Code
City data offers a glimpse at COVID-19 crisis on a nearly neighborhood-by-neighborhood level.
Feel Good Friday: The Stories Making Us Smile This Week
From Zoom meetings with baby animals to celebratory scenes at hospitals, there’s plenty of good out there.
Now, and After the Pandemic, Boston’s Streets Need a Fresh Look
Before we get back to something like normal city life, now is the time to do some transit rethinking.
It’s Official: Massachusetts Schools Are Closed for the Year
Gov. Charlie Baker just made the long-awaited announcement.
Sorry, Parents: Boston Schools Will Not Reopen on May 4
You probably guessed this was coming, but Mayor Walsh made it clear today.
Stories to Give Us Hope This Week: A Keytar Bear Livestream and Rolling Birthday Rallies
Some good news from Boston when the city needs it most.
My Life in the Age of COVID: NBC 10 Anchor Phil Lipof
In a pandemic, the nightly news comes to you live from an iPhone.
Man vs. Turkey: A Quarantine Drama Witnessed from a Window, in Two Acts
A battle for the ages.
If Liquor Stores Are “Essential,” Why Aren’t Dispensaries?
The state’s uniquely unequal treatment of pot shops is giving the cannabis industry déjà vu.
Take an Unvarnished Look at the Homes of Your Fave Local Celebs
Our New England stars are giving us all a look at their lives in quarantine.
Stories to Give Us Hope This Week: Teddy Bear Scavenger Hunts, John Krasinski, and Mask Donations
Not everything is bad right now, so here’s a needed dose of good news.