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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

Kevin Spacey Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Assault in Nantucket

The actor is accused of groping an 18-year-old at a bar in 2016.

City Life

Rejoice: The North Station Tunnel Is Finally Here

The much-anticipated link between the subway and commuter rail has opened.

City Life

Marathon Bombing Survivor Adrianne Haslet Injured after Being Struck by Car in Back Bay

She says on Instagram a car struck her while she was walking on a crosswalk.

Education

Trump’s DACA Decision Puts a Harvard Would-Be Rhodes Scholar at Risk

History-making alum Jin Park worries if he goes to Oxford he won’t be allowed back home.

City Life

Why Is a Video of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Dancing at BU Going Viral?

A random critic has exposed her for being… cool and fun as a Boston University undergrad.

City Life

Trump Tweeted a “1/2020th” Meme Mocking Elizabeth Warren

A very online election season starts now, looks like.

City Life

The End May Be Near for the National Grid Lockout

A tentative agreement could put 1,250 back to work.

City Life

Elizabeth Warren Drank “The Club Soda of Beers” on Instagram

She celebrated her big announcement with an ice cold Michelob Ultra.

City Life

The $10 Weekend Commuter Rail Passes Are Coming Back

They’ll be available again this weekend.

City Life

What’s Open and What’s Closed in Boston During the Shutdown

Hoping to tour the JFK Library? You’re out of luck.

City Life

There’s Trouble on the Tracks for the Mattapan Trolley

A new study points to issues that need fixing along the historic route.

City Life

Prominent Local Pilates Instructor Faces Vehicular Homicide Trial

Julie Gagnon-Erickson was arrested following an alleged drunk driving crash that killed the driver of an oncoming car. 

City Life

The First New Green Line Trolley Just Hit the Tracks

It’s the first of 24 that will be added to the system by next fall.

City Life

The Millionaire’s Tax Debate Is Coming Back in 2019

Could it really happen this time?

City Life

Breaking Her Silence, Eliza Dushku Shares New Details of Harassment

She opened up for the first time after the Times reported on a $9.5 million settlement with CBS.