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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

Walsh to Sox Fans: Don’t #DoDamage to Boston During the World Series

City officials want everyone to keep their cool as the biggest games in baseball roll through the city.

City Life

The Dodgers Crossed the Boston Hotel Picket Line Ahead of the World Series

And once again, the union is pissed.

City Life

Boston Won $2 Million to Fight Climate Change

We’ve been picked for the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge.

City Life

Louis CK Dropped in at a Saugus Comedy Club

“I believe people deserve second chances,” Giggles Comedy Club owner Mike Clarke says.

City Life

A Mild Winter Is Headed Our Way, says NOAA

It’ll be a little warmer than usual this year.

City Life

On to the World Series

It’s a beautiful day in Red Sox Nation.

Education

New Emails Show How the Harvard Admissions Sausage Is Made

It’s not pretty.

Arts & Entertainment

A Whimsical Art Boat in Fort Point Has Sunk, but Will Float Again

The sailboat hull topped with a coral reef and giant orange octopus capsized in high winds.

City Life

Did the Astros Cheat?

A Houston staffer’s sketchy behavior at Fenway during Game 1 is raising eyebrows.

Boston University
City Life

Shelter in Place Lifted in Kenmore Square

Boston University Police had urged everyone in Kenmore buildings to stay indoors.

City Life

Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia, Defiant, Calls Fraud Charges “Politically Motivated”

He railed against the indictment against him, defended his app, and said the only way he’s leaving is if voters recall him.

City Life

Make Way for Electric Scooters in Boston This Spring

The City Council is chewing over a plan to let Bird and its ilk return.

City Life

Boston’s Superintendent Says She Won’t Be Superintendent for Long

So that settles it.

City Life

This Was Never about Elizabeth Warren’s DNA

A new test “strongly supports” her claim to Native American ancestry. It probably won’t matter.

Home & Property

You Can Stay in a Dunkin’ Donuts Tiny House in Nahant

The stylish little home is powered by coffee grounds.