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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The Vaping Ban Sowed Chaos in Massachusetts, but Charlie Baker Regrets Nothing
It was “not an easy decision,” but the first-in-the-nation ban was the right call, he says.
Alex Jones Says Brianna Wu Defamed Him in a Tweet
He’s suing her for libel over a tweet, and seeks a “jury trail.”
Citylab Says Boston Is One of the Best Cities to Give Up Your Car
Springfield also ranked near the top.
The MBTA Says the Red Line Is Finally Back to Normal
More than three months after a derailment, the trains are now back to regular service.
The Verb Hotel Rips the Hard Rock Cafe a New One in a New Lawsuit
The Fenway hotel’s owners say the similar-sounding name links it to the Hard Rock’s “glitzy and inauthentic” brand.
Boston Traveler: Manchester, Vermont
Ever hiked with a hawk? Cast for trout in a pristine mountainside pond? Do it all in one day in this fall wonderland.
A Third Person Has Died from EEE in Massachusetts
The news comes as swaths of the state are deemed at “critical” risk for the virus.
Who’s Laughing with the Harvard Lampoon?
Can an age-old institution built on secrecy, debauchery, and anti-political correctness still be funny in 2019?
They Caught the Youths Responsible for Anti-Semitic Graffiti in Hull
Police say a tip led to charges for “multiple juveniles.”
Did You Leave a Portable Toilet in the Middle of I-93 This Weekend?
Talk about a, uh, crappy commute.
The Patriots Just Released Antonio Brown
“We feel that it is best to move in a different direction,” the Pats say.
“I’m Glad It Was Just a Close Encounter”
A photographer spotted a shark swimming right next to a surfer off Cape Cod this morning.
Wayfair Is Backtracking on CEO’s Comment about “Non-Political” Employees
What does non-political mean, anyway?
Feds: A Terror Suspect Scoped Out Targets at Fenway, Quincy Market, and the Pru
Alexei Saab, of New Jersey, trained with Hezbollah and then studied landmarks in Boston.
State Trooper Who Posted Racist Rants Online Indicted for Shooting Someone
Matthew Sheehan faces assault charges for shooting an ATV driver in 2018.