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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

The Trans Bill Battle Isn’t Over

A repeal effort is underway.

By Spencer Buell
Arts & Entertainment

IFFBoston Is Suing Boston IFF

What’s in a name? A lot, apparently.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

The Best Mass. Moments of the DNC

BOS → PHL.

By Spencer Buell
marijuana
City Life

Mass. Pols Endorse Legalization Bid

Ten lawmakers just signed on in favor of it.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Program Director on Leave After Boy’s Death at Carson Beach

The city is still investigating.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Donations Pour in for Maverick the Dog

He bit off part of his own foot to escape his leash.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Mobster Says Stolen Gardner Paintings Are in Florida

And buried beneath a basement.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Chill About the Heat Wave, Boston

It’s not that abnormal.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

The ‘Voice of the MBTA’ Is Retiring

But he says he’ll still do announcements if asked.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Big Night for Mass. Dems at DNC

Warren, Walsh, and Kennedy all spoke.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Poll: Still ‘No’ to Olympics in Boston

Global sporting event? No thanks.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Red Line Closures Coming This Fall

Get ready for nine weekends of shuttle buses.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Walsh Shares Alcoholism Story with DNC

His speech was about ‘second chances.’

By Spencer Buell
City Life

Gun Rally Heads to the State House This Weekend

Following Maura Healey’s latest announcement.

By Spencer Buell
City Life

The T’s Investigating a Viral Story Shared on Facebook

A Cambridge woman shared a poignant experience.

By Spencer Buell