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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A Glowing, Swaying Field of 28,000 Lights Is Sprouting in the Seaport
Called Entre les rangs, it’s made of thousands of reflectors on sticks, and it’s the latest eye-catching installation in the neighborhood.
Striking Harvard Grad Students Hope to Send a Message “Nationwide”
They walked off the job in a snowstorm on Tuesday.
Are We About to Pull a #MassExit?
Legal weed, sanctuary cities, and new proposals for safe injection sites: Since when did Massachusetts become a secessionist state?
Oh, Great! There Are High Levels of “Forever Chemicals” in the State’s Fertilizer
A program that turns sewage into fertilizer has come under scrutiny.
The Vaping Ban Will End Early, but There’s a Catch
It’s over on December 11, but it’ll be a whole new world for e-cigarette users. Here’s what you need to know.
The WooSox Names That Didn’t Make the Cut, Ranked
The Diners? Good. Wista Twistas? Awful.
The company is apparently not happy.
Here’s Our First Look Inside Fenway’s Planned MGM Music Hall
They’re breaking ground on the new 5,000-capacity venue next to Fenway Park.
Ed Markey to Tesla: Turn Off Autopilot Before It Kills Someone
He cited a video of the infamous Mass Pike snoozer.
Raise a Glass (?) to the New Irish Pub-Themed (?) Celtics Jerseys
The new “city edition” jerseys are here. Sláinte!
“Hey, Mickey!” This Guy’s Video of Mice Taking Over an East Boston Dunkin’ Is an Instant Classic
“Duuuunkin’ Donuts. It’s worth the trip!”
A Brand New Orange Line Train Did a Whoops and Derailed
Something went wrong at the Wellington Rail Yard.
Want to Avoid Boston’s Horrific Thanksgiving Traffic? Better Read This
Avoid the headaches and follow the Google Maps data.
Rest in Peace to the Cursed Dunkin’ Double Cup
It’ll be gone for good by the end of the month.