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 Bunch of Middle Schoolers Were Taken to the Hospital after Pepper Spray Exposure
BPS says a student sprayed pepper spray in the cafeteria.
Menthol Ban: State House Bill Gives One More Reason to Go to New Hampshire
A first-in-the-nation bill banning all tobacco flavors just passed in the House.
The Encore’s Idling Shuttles Were “Pumping Toxic Fumes into the Air”
The Conservation Law Foundation announced plans to sue over alleged Clean Air Act violations.
Foo Fighters and Red Hot Chili Peppers Will Headline Boston Calling 2020
When the fest returns for the 11th time next year, it’ll have two rock legends at the top of the bill.
Deval Patrick Is Not Ruling Out the Chance to Lose in the Democratic Primary
Now It’s Red Line Riders’ Turn for Weekend Headaches
Here’s what you need to know.
Did Mike Pence and New Balance’s Jim Davis Have a Fancy Car Summit in Allston?
The vice president stopped by to ogle the CEO’s car collection this week.
The Encore Says It Lost $41.7 Million in Its First Full Quarter
After reporting a more than $40 million loss in three months, the casino is looking to cut costs.
Ayanna Pressley Just Endorsed Elizabeth Warren
She’s the only member of the Squad to go for the senator.
Someone Handed Out Bogus Fliers in Brighton ahead of the City Council Election
Chinese activists say “dirty tactics” went down on behalf of candidate Craig Cashman.
How Things Shook Out in the 2019 Boston City Council Election
For the first time, a majority of members will be women. Plus, a recount looms.
Hear Ye! The Freedom Trail’s Tour Guides Have Had Enough
They may dress like the Founding Fathers, but the freshly unionized Bellringers Guild wants a 21st Century contract.
Your Neighborhood’s Convenience Store May Be Closed on Wednesday
Store owners want to keep selling menthol cigarettes.
Weekend Attack outside Gay Bar Appears to Be a Hate Crime
The victims say they were targeted with violence and anti-gay slurs outside Jacque’s Cabaret.
The Rise and Fall of Seth Moulton’s Witch Hunt Joke
The congressman is getting diminishing returns on his Salem quip.