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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

A Woman Was Struck and Killed by an Orange Line Train

The incident happened at the Ruggles stop.

Restaurants

Boston Has a Poutine Problem

This is a crisis. Can we stop it before it’s too late?

City Life

Islamophobic Assault Reported on the Orange Line

A man allegedly accused a woman of having a bomb.

City Life

Update: Safr CEO’s Fraud Charges in the Virgin Islands Were Dropped

He had been accused of defrauding the government.

Tito Jackson Boston City Councilor
City Life

Tito Jackson Is Challenging Marty Walsh to a Debate

“The time has come to have a conversation,” Jackson says.

City Life

The Greenway’s Neighbors Will Help Keep It Alive

Abutters finally plan to chip in.

City Life

16-Year-Old Arrested After Lockdown at the Square One Mall in Saugus

Police believe he attempted to steal a gun.

City Life

Boston Is Publishing EPA Climate Change Data on Its Website

It’s the same info Trump deleted.

City Life

Boston Stands with Keytar Bear Once Again

Three teenagers were arrested for assaulting him while using racial slurs.

City Life

Charlie Baker Joins Bipartisan Governors Slamming TrumpCare

He signed a letter urging Senators to ditch the House bill.

City Life

The Shipwreck Unearthed in the Seaport Will Live On

An outdoor tribute to the find will be part of a new complex.

Arts & Entertainment

The Feds Want the Rights to Mark Wahlberg’s Daddy’s Home

The comedy has been swept up in a corruption and money laundering probe.

City Life

Not So Fast

The bill to rewrite the pot law won’t come up for a vote.

City Life

Harvard President Drew Faust Is Stepping Down

She has led the university since 2007.

City Life

Tall Ships Security Will Be Intense

Sail Boston will have more police presence than the marathon.