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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

Protesters Greet Jeff Flake in Boston

The senator is at the center of the confirmation vote for Brett Kavanaugh.

Arts & Entertainment

The Best Halloween Movies of All Time, Ranked by the Brattle

Consider this your spooky cinema to-do list.

City Life

Jeff Flake Will Be in Boston on Monday

The Senator is a crucial vote in the Kavanaugh confirmation.

City Life

Harvard Students “Burst Out in Cheers” When Kavanaugh Said He Might Never Teach Again

Kavanaugh has taught at Harvard Law since 2008.

Brian Joyce addresses a crowd
City Life

Embattled Former State Senator Brian Joyce Was Found Dead in His Home

Joyce had been facing corruption charges.

City Life

Gritty, Philly’s Disturbing New Mascot, Traded Insults with Wally on Twitter

The Flyers’ Babadook-looking thing and the beloved Red Sox symbol duked it out online.

City Life

Charlie Baker: Kavanaugh Accusations “Are Sickening and Deserve an Independent Investigation”

The governor says the Senate should delay its vote on the nominee.

Education

The MCAS Scores Are In

Four schools, including one in Boston, were taken off the “underperforming” list.

City Life

MBTA Fare Machines Were Under the Weather Today

They were not taking cards for hours Thursday morning.

City Life

The Latest Chapter in the Brookline Racism Saga: A $150,000 Settlement

Prentice Pilot, a former police officer, has sought to bring attention to discrimination in the town.

The new Dunkin' in Quincy
City Life

Dunkin’ Donuts Is Officially Just Dunkin’ Now

It’s the end of an era.

City Life

Is Hempfest a Bad Neighbor? Boston’s City Council Will Weigh the Question

The Freedom Rally might just get kicked off Boston Common for good.

City Life

A Poll Shows the Nurse Staffing Ballot Question Is a Complete Toss-Up

Looks like it could go either way.

geoff diehl republican primary
City Life

Geoff Diehl Is Sticking by Brett Kavanaugh

He says the allegations of sexual misconduct are “a stalling technique.”

City Life

Another Fear-Mongering Ad on the Transgender Rights Law and Question 3

Here we go again.