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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Massachusetts Mask and Vax Mandates: A (Temporarily Accurate) Guide
Where they are, where they aren’t, and when they (might) end.
A Procrastinator’s Guide to Last-Minute Boston Date Ideas
Forgot to make a reservation? Happens to the best of us. Here’s how to fix it.
Two Local Hotels Were Just Named among the Best in the U.S.
Take a look inside the top-in-the-nation hotels in our backyard.
Here’s Every Last Olympian with Local Ties
National unity is fine, but why not cheer on some hometown heroes?
A Taxonomy of Boston Space Savers after the Blizzard of 2022
Let’s see what you guys hauled out of the basement this year!
Boston Meteorologists Are Having the Absolute Time of Their Lives Right Now
It is Christmas Eve for the forecasters of Southern New England. Deck the halls!
What A&E’s Secrets of Playboy Can Tell Us about Boston’s Playboy Club
The new series takes a closer look at the iconic brand’s clubs, one of which had a controversial run in Boston.
Metallica, Foo Fighters, the Strokes Will Headline Boston Calling 2022
You ready to ride the lightning???
Market Basket Is Better Than Trader Joe’s, a New Ranking Has Decreed
It’s all happening.
Glowing Green Bridges Will Return to the Emerald Necklace in February
The fan favorite will once again illuminate eight bridges along the park system this winter.
Cold Enough for You, Boston???
A deep freeze is coming that has already closed schools and could slow down the MBTA.
That Time Bob Saget Burst onto the Stage at a Guster Show in Boston
The Boston legends and late American icon crossed paths one fateful night in 2007.
Finally, Some Snow
Just when you thought it might never look like winter around here.
What to Do If You Test Positive for COVID in Boston
Don’t rush to the hospital, and other tips for doing this the right way.
A Professional’s Guide to Beating a Hangover in Boston
Why suffer for your bad decisions when you can soothe yourself Boston-style?