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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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City Life

Boston College Police Are Searching for a Peeping Tom

He was reportedly spotted wandering the campus on Sunday night.

City Life

TD Garden Is Rethinking Its Cramped New Seats after All the Complaints

“We recognize there are some areas of concern.”

City Life

The First Brand New Red Line Trains Have Arrived in Boston

They touched down in Southie on Tuesday.

City Life

Police Say “No Criminal Activity Occurred” in the Enes Kanter Mosque Incident

Kanter was confronted by Erdogan supporters outside a Cambridge mosque last week.

City Life

A US Marine Is a Possible Suspect in the Death of Emerson Student Daniel Hollis

The Marines “are deeply saddened to learn” of the incident.

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City Life

Michelle Wu Wants to Take a Wrecking Ball to the BPDA

She’s got a plan that would completely change Boston’s development process.

City Life

Will There Be Another Operation Clean Sweep?

Boston officials say the new Mass and Cass 2.0 plan is a kinder, gentler crackdown.

City Life

Turns Out Elizabeth Warren Is, in Fact, a Cougar

Here’s how she responded to a bonkers accusation from a right-wing provocateur today.

City Life

The Emerson Student Gravely Injured in a Fight in Allston Has Died

Daniel Hollis’ family says the sophomore lacrosse player’s “journey ended” Wednesday night.

City Life

And the Richest People in Massachusetts in 2019 Are….

Forbes’ list of the most caked up locals has some familiar faces.

City Life

Billy Bragg Will Headline the “Largest Rally” Yet for Striking Battery Wharf Hotel Workers

The English folk singer is in town for a series of sold out shows at the Sinclair.

Education

A Judge Just Sided with Harvard in the Big Affirmative Action Case

Harvard’s admissions system “passes constitutional muster,” the federal judge’s ruling reads.

City Life

Zuckerberg Plans to Sue if Elizabeth Warren Tries to Break Up Facebook

In leaked audio, he forecasts “a major lawsuit” would follow if Warren makes good on her threats.

City Life

Watch This: Video Shows Daring Coast Guard Rescue near Scituate

A father and his two sons went missing after setting off from Plymouth on Sunday morning.

City Life

Harvard’s President Says He’s Sorry for Slavery Comparison

He compared a new policy for donors to the 13th Amendment.