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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

John Kerry Compared Trump to OJ Simpson

When it comes to climate change, he says.

City Life

Would-Be Harvard Students Were Caught Sharing Bad Memes

At least ten had acceptances revoked.

City Life

MIT to Trump: Stop Citing Our Research If You Don’t Understand It

He wasn’t even close, MIT says.

City Life

Seals at the Aquarium Are Eating Fish Doughnuts Today

Watch them enjoy some “Sunkin’ Donuts.”

City Life

Marty Walsh’s Viral Climate Moment

His tough talk on the Paris accord is ricocheting around the country.

City Life

Someone Claimed a “Covfefe” License Plate in Maine

The gibberish Trump tweet lives on.

City Life

JetBlue Will Start Scanning Your Face at Logan Airport

The airline is testing facial recognition in Boston.

City Life

The Boston Climate Summit Is Off

The White House isn’t even taking our calls.

City Life

Marty Walsh Speaks Out on Trump’s Climate Decision

“As a coastal city, we know what’s at stake.”

City Life

The Best Liked CEOs in Boston Are…

Results are in.

City Life

The Baby Doe Trial Has Begun

Bella Bond’s accused killer is in court.

City Life

Charlie Baker Wants to Raise $30 Million

It would set a record.

City Life

“An Idea Lives On”

Here are 11 JFK quotes to live by.

City Life

Watch Joe Biden’s Speech at Harvard

The former vice president addressed graduates, wore some shades.

Arts & Entertainment

Watch David Ortiz Reenact Boston Movies

It’s for a good cause.