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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

Fans Apparently Couldn’t Handle Conor McGregor at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The controversial fighter made a splash this weekend.

City Life

Watch a New Hampshire Turkey Expertly Help His Buds Cross the Street

It’s a major milestone in human-turkey relations.

City Life

Blue Line Service Suspended Due to Casket Factory Fire in East Boston

Shuttles were replacing trains between Orient Heights and Wonderland.

City Life

Quincy Accused of Spewing Sewage into Boston Harbor

Quincy Mayor Tom Koch has threatened to countersue.

City Life

Marty Walsh Will Attend Service at Boston Mosque after New Zealand Attacks

He’ll be joined by interfaith leaders, the Islamic Society of Boston says.

City Life

E-Scooters Can Hit the Streets of Brookline Next Month

A pilot can begin in April.

City Life

Someone Tried to Drive an Absolutely Wrecked Car into Boston

Boxborough Police shared a photo of the clearly destroyed car still on the road.

City Life

Jasiel Correia, the Teflon Mayor of Fall River, Just Did the Impossible

Under indictment for fraud, he was recalled and re-elected in the same night.

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Education

Feds: BU, BC, Northeastern Were Sent Fraudulent SAT Scores

Investigators revealed a scheme that involved celebrities and other wealthy parents who sought admission to elite colleges.

City Life

Watch How Normal Guy Mitt Romney Blows Out Birthday Candles

Call the police.

City Life

The NAACP Will Hold its 2020 Convention in Boston

The organization’s local branch said it would come during “a pivotal year for our country.”

City Life

Facing Backlash, the MBTA Just Raised Fares 6 Percent

It’s the fourth fare increase since 2012.

City Life

A Major Stop & Shop Strike Is Just Around the Corner

After a series of votes this weekend, it could happen soon.

City Life

Spotted at Trump’s Super Bowl Party: Florida Spa Magnate Cindy Yang

She once owned the Orchids of Asia Day Spa, site of the Robert Kraft bust.

City Life

The First Greater Boston Pot Shop Is Finally about to Open

NETA in Brookline is a few weeks out from selling recreational cannabis.