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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 Rare Shutdown on Route 128 Is Coming

Prepare for traffic, friends.

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Dog Struck by Commuter Rail Train Rescued, Named ‘Charlie’

The pup needs a new home.

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David Ortiz Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before

Unless you’ve seen him made out of 10,000 donuts.

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Video Shows Lawrence Mom Overdosing in the Toy Aisle

As her two-year-old daughter watches.

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‘Landlord from Hell’ Still Has to Take Islam Class

The SJC ruled against her today.

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PBS’ Rick Steves to Support Legalization in Mass.

He will offer the ‘European perspective’ on pot.

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SJC Ruling Cites Racial Profiling at Boston Police Department

The court said black residents may have reason to run from cops.

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BPD: Officer in Viral Video Did Not Use Excessive Force

Evans: The man in the video wasn’t tackled. He tripped.

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Want to See a ‘Corpse Flower’ Bloom?

Now is your chance.

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State Trooper Saves Stray Cat from the Callahan Tunnel

The cat, now named ‘Callahan,’ will survive.

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Meet the Guy Who Wants Yankees Fans to Moon David Ortiz

He has lots to say about Big Papi.

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Boston, Cambridge Named Among Best Cities for Biking

You can thank bike lanes and bike-friendly policies.

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Plane Struck by Lightning Lands at Logan

No one was injured.

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Oh Look, Fountains at Alewife

How elegant.

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MBTA Lets Users of The Ride Take Uber and Lyft

It’s a ‘first-of-its-kind’ pilot.