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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

Judge Rules Against Police Union on Body-Worn Cameras

BPD officers will be forced to wear the devices.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Try Hubway for Free All Day on Saturday

Now is your chance to finally give it a whirl.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Rare Albino Turtle and Friend Rescued in Lakeville

They’ll live out their days helping teach people about animals.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Turkeys’ Reign of Terror Continues in Foxborough

Seeking revenge, they’ve claimed the town as their own.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Weld Visits Emerson After Johnson’s ‘What Is Aleppo?’ Interview

He’ll have to defend his running mate after the gaffe.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Bidders Pick Over Remains of the Boston Grand Prix

For sale: Two IndyCars and 1,100 concrete barriers.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

ITT Tech Closes Its Doors

Maura Healey called the schools ‘predatory.’

By Spencer Buell
City Life

BPD Thwart High-Flying Getaway in Brighton

The suspect jumped off a roof holding a rope.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Winthrop Paramedic’s Phone Explodes

Which is not a great way to wake up on duty.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

RIP: Howard Johnson’s Closes

The last New England restaurant closed its doors Tuesday.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Why a School in Holyoke Is Banning Homework

Big changes coming for students this year.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Curtatone on Trump: ‘I Guess Any Idiot Can Run for Office’

Somerville’s mayor lashed out over comments on ‘sanctuary cities’

By Spencer Buell
City Life

This MBTA Excuse Generator Is Everything

‘Major delays due to a wizard’s duel at Maverick.’

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Charlie Baker Weighs in on DCR Party Antics

Officials gave private guests free golf cart rides.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Another HAWK Crosswalk Just Opened in Cambridge

The new stoplights take some getting used to.

By Spencer Buell