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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“Lobster,” “Brady,” “Dunkin” : What Bostonians Are Naming Their Dogs
City records give us some insight into the minds of local pet owners.
No, a Lemonade Stand Didn’t Charge Elizabeth Warren $7 for a Lemonade
A report from the campaign trail had some confused.
After a Giant Algae Bloom, the Charles River Is Back to Normal
A public health advisory has been rescinded.
People Keep Stealing the “Old Town Road” Signs in Wellesley
They’ve apparently gone missing at least three times.
Jury Finds City Hall Aides Guilty in Boston Calling Extortion Case
Kenneth Brissette and Timothy Sullivan were found guilty of illegally pressuring the festival to hire union labor.
A Scene from “Operation Clean Sweep” in the South End: Crushed Wheelchairs
Witnesses say police are collecting and destroying belongings on “Methadone Mile.”
Cambridge Police Arrested a Philadelphia Murder Suspect in Harvard Square
After a brief “shelter in place” order, Sohan Panjrolia was taken into custody without incident.
Boston Globe Staff Staged a Walkout to Call for a “Fair Contract”
In protest, the Boston Newspaper Guild members left their desks at noon.
A Peter Pan Driver Apparently Locked a Woman in a Bus to Boston
Wendy Helena Alberty faces several charges after a woman said she was trapped in a baggage area.
An Artist Put the Boston Common Ducklings in Cages
Karyn Alzayer says it’s a protest of conditions at migrant detention centers.
Massachusetts Might Start Charging Netflix Fees to Pay for Public Access TV
A bill that would tack on a 5 percent fee to streaming services is gaining support.
The Kennedy Family Is Mourning the Sudden Death of RFK Granddaughter Saoirse Hill
The 22-year-old Boston College student was found dead at the Kennedy compound of an apparent overdose.
A Government Style Guide Says You’re a “Massachusettsan”
That classic term we all know and use!
One Man Is Dead, One Injured after Driving to BMC with Gunshot Wounds
Police are seeking tips after an apparent early morning shooting in Dorchester.
How Hot Is It in Boston? The Hottest July Ever Recorded
This swampy, warm, cursed month is about to break a record.