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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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Marijuana
City Life

It’s Finally Happening: Pot Shops Cleared to Open in Massachusetts

The first can open their doors on Tuesday.

City Life

The Ultimate Ranking of Bears in Boston

The 13 bears of Boston, in order.

City Life

ACLU Wants More Info on How a Boston Police Database Helps ICE

How does a database of gang members in Boston assist in deportations? The ACLU wants to know.

Arts & Entertainment

Boston Calling Is Selling Holiday Pre-Sale Tickets

They’ll be available Cyber Monday.

City Life

When to Drive (and When Not to Drive) on Thanksgiving

Google Maps’ annual report on avoiding the worst of the Turkey Day traffic is out.

City Life

Kirk Minihane Is Out at WEEI, Will Launch His Own Show

He’ll be hosting a program on Radio.com.

City Life

The Citgo Sign Will (Probably) Finally Become a Landmark

It cleared a big hurdle Tuesday night.

A snow-covered mailbox and brick building in Beacon Hill
City Life

The First Snow of the Season Is on Its Way to Boston

Forecasters say 1-2 inches will fall on Thursday.

Arts & Entertainment

I Tried It: Curling at the Liberty Hotel

It’s a bite-size taste of the real thing, with spiked hot cider and a “curling concierge.”

City Life

State Rep: The Democratic Party Is “Straight-Up Racist”

On a panel of black women who won elections this year, Nika Elugardo says the party left them behind.

Boston, Massachusetts, USA - May 21, 2017: Daytime view of the University of Massachusetts Boston campus along the Boston Harborwalk
Education

UMass Boston Has a Serious Dorm Problem on Its Hands

Is this Dorchester or Sochi?

Arts & Entertainment

Jonny Sun’s New Art Project Is a Sitcom, Starring You

It features a laugh track powered by artificial intelligence.

City Life

Photos: Inside the Plans for the New and Improved TD Garden

The $100 million project includes a brand new entrance and a slate of ritzier accommodations.

steve wynn
City Life

Steve Wynn Is Suing the Massachusetts Gaming Commission

The disgraced casino mogul wants to block the release of an investigative report.

City Life

We’re, Like, This Close to the First Pot Shops

Two testing facilities are ready to go. It’s the home stretch, people.