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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Behind the Mask
For the past 27 years, Phantom Gourmet has portrayed itself as the friendly pied piper of comfort food in the suburbs. But what if it was just a disguise?
Why Everyone Is (Still) So Obsessed with Boston
The view from inside our beloved city, through the eyes of the internet.
Back-to-Back Earthquakes Are a Reminder: Massachusetts Is on Shaky Ground
Quakes like the 3.6 magnitude one outside New Bedford can, and will, happen again. Maybe soon.
A Shakeup at the Cape’s Most Exclusive Golf Club Leaves Some Members Worried
Golf tycoon David Southworth and financier Joe Deitch are parting ways, but they insist there’s no trouble in paradise.
What It’s Like to Be a Pollster when the Results Look Like…This
It’s not easy being the guy with the crystal ball in a presidential election, even when you get it right.
What the Hell Is about to Happen in Boston This Week?
As Boston and every other city prepares for the worst, no one can say for certain what comes next.
Please Enjoy This Wildly 1980s News Clip about the Scourge of Video Games in Boston
A news broadcast sheds light on this apparently terrifying era.
How Boston Could Save Winter by Finally Doing Something Fun with Its Streets
Other cities are turning car-free roads into outdoor destinations this year. Why can’t we?
The Latest October Surprise: Snow Is on the Way in Boston
Look for some pre-Halloween flakes Thursday into Friday.
How a “Dunkies”-Toting Early Voter at Fenway Became an Instant Boston Star
The ultimate Boston voter has been located.
7 News Anchor Alaina Pinto Says She Was Fired for Appearing in Hubie Halloween
She appeared briefly in the Adam Sandler Netflix movie as a fictional reporter.
Boston Is Among the Nation’s “Rattiest Cities,” and It’s Only Getting Rattier
The rat population boom has landed us near the top of the list in a new report.
Bad News: Drought, Storms Could Wipe Out This Year’s New England Foliage
Experts warn that remnants from Hurricane Delta are likely to put a serious damper on leaf-peeping season.
An Appliance Shortage Is Rattling Boston, and Me
The COVID era has made household necessities much harder to come by. Better hope your oven doesn’t break!
NECCO Wafers Are Back…On the List of Worst Halloween Candies
After everything it’s been through, still no respect for the chalky delights.