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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Partners CEO David Torchiana Will Reportedly Step Down
He will leave his post running Boston’s most prominent hospitals in April.
BPD to Boston Students: Don’t Do Anything Stupid This Super Bowl
Commissioner William Gross wants everyone on their best behavior.
The MBTA Is Pitching a 6.3 Percent Fare Hike for 2019
The cost of taking the subway would jump 15 cents under the proposal.
The Latest on the Wild Mass Pike Road Rage Incident
Two men appeared in court after one of them ended up riding the hood of a moving car on the highway.
Mookie Betts Says He Won’t Go to the White House
Your move, everyone else.
Pat Patriot Is Hurt but His Spirit Is Unbroken after a “Painful” Tackle
The Patriots mascot took a hit from Jamal Adams at the NFL Pro Bowl.
Ochocinco Watched His Neighbor Roger Stone Get Arrested by the FBI
“Crazy … start to my Friday,” the former Patriot says.
Elizabeth Warren’s “Wealth Tax” Would Target the Ultra-Rich
It would raise nearly $3 trillion from those with more than $50 million, she says.
Queer Eye‘s Karamo Brown Is Coming to Boston
He’ll be performing Karamo Live! at the Shubert Theatre in March.
Cambridge Police Say Rumors of a Ride-Sharing “Human Trafficking Ring” Are BS
A viral text message claimed the Olivia Ambrose kidnapping case was linked to an Uber driver conspiracy.
Boston’s Preschool Program Ranks Near the Top among Major Cities
Rutgers researchers gave Boston and four other cities a “gold” rating.
Girlfriends, Neighbors Paint a Disturbing Picture of Victor Pena’s Past
The man charged with kidnapping 23-year-old Olivia Ambrose has a violent past.
New Details Emerge about Victor Peña’s Arrest after Alleged Kidnapping
Olivia Ambrose was “crying with a horrified look on her face” as police entered his Charlestown apartment.
Edelman to Brady: “You’re Too Old!”
The wide receiver mocked Tom Brady’s critics on the sideline.
More Good News: Missing Boston Teenager Has Been Found
Maria Fernandez, 13, is safe, police say.