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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

Cambridge Just Banned Non-Rescue Animals at Pet Stores

The sweeping ban will outlaw sales from breeders.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

The Top Chef/Teamsters Trial Is Wrapping Up

Both sides have stopped presenting evidence.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

A Commuter Rail Conductor Was Seriously Injured in a Fall

The 29-year-old was conducting a safety check.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Someone Brought a Snake on the Red Line

Do not be this guy.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

The Union Oyster House Is Fine

It reopened on Monday after a fire.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Mass Pike Lane Closures Ended Three Weeks Early

You heard that right.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Dunkin’ Donuts Needs to Chill

It’s dropping “Donuts” from its name.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

A Pic of Red Sox Fans During a Home Run Is Art

Pure, beautiful, remix-able art.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Michelle Carter Sentenced to Two-and-a-Half Years in Prison

The texting suicide case had captured the world’s attention.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Watch Video of Teamsters Harassing the Staff of Top Chef

It’s a doozy.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

TD Garden Has Agreed to Pay $1.65 Million

But teen sleuths say it’s not enough.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Introducing the Tom Brady Birthday Goats

Goats for the GOAT, y’all.

By Spencer Buell
Home & Property

You Can Buy Furniture Made from the Seaport Shipwreck

See it for yourself at District Hall.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Baker’s ICE Cooperation Bill Isn’t Sitting Well

Opponents say it ties the guv to Trump.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Harvard Is Finally the Best, Says Forbes

It just claimed the magazine’s top spot for the first time.

By Spencer Buell