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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

Massachusetts Mask and Vax Mandates: A (Temporarily Accurate) Guide

Where they are, where they aren’t, and when they (might) end.

Arts & Entertainment

A Procrastinator’s Guide to Last-Minute Boston Date Ideas

Forgot to make a reservation? Happens to the best of us. Here’s how to fix it.

Travel

Two Local Hotels Were Just Named among the Best in the U.S.

Take a look inside the top-in-the-nation hotels in our backyard.

City Life

Here’s Every Last Olympian with Local Ties

National unity is fine, but why not cheer on some hometown heroes?

City Life

A Taxonomy of Boston Space Savers after the Blizzard of 2022

Let’s see what you guys hauled out of the basement this year!

City Life

Boston Meteorologists Are Having the Absolute Time of Their Lives Right Now

It is Christmas Eve for the forecasters of Southern New England. Deck the halls!

City Life

What A&E’s Secrets of Playboy Can Tell Us about Boston’s Playboy Club

The new series takes a closer look at the iconic brand’s clubs, one of which had a controversial run in Boston.

Arts & Entertainment

Metallica, Foo Fighters, the Strokes Will Headline Boston Calling 2022

You ready to ride the lightning???

City Life

Market Basket Is Better Than Trader Joe’s, a New Ranking Has Decreed

It’s all happening.

Arts & Entertainment

Glowing Green Bridges Will Return to the Emerald Necklace in February

The fan favorite will once again illuminate eight bridges along the park system this winter.

City Life

Cold Enough for You, Boston???

A deep freeze is coming that has already closed schools and could slow down the MBTA.

City Life

That Time Bob Saget Burst onto the Stage at a Guster Show in Boston

The Boston legends and late American icon crossed paths one fateful night in 2007.

City Life

Finally, Some Snow

Just when you thought it might never look like winter around here.

City Life

What to Do If You Test Positive for COVID in Boston

Don’t rush to the hospital, and other tips for doing this the right way.

City Life

A Professional’s Guide to Beating a Hangover in Boston

Why suffer for your bad decisions when you can soothe yourself Boston-style?