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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The MBTA’s Just War on Backpacks Has Been Rekindled
As back-to-school season arrives, the T is sending the message via announcements and videos.
The Recount Is a Go
Mere dozens of votes separate Lori Trahan and former Marty Walsh aide Dan Koh in the Congressional primary.
The Best Reactions to Ayanna Pressley’s Stunning Win
Even Diddy is sharing some love.
After a Fiery Race, Bill Galvin Won
He will now face Swampscott Republican Anthony Amore.
Charlie Baker Defeats Long-Shot GOP Candidate Scott Lively
Lively has devoted his life to exposing the “gay agenda.”
Ayanna Pressley Pulled It Off
After besting Mike Capuano, she’ll be the first black woman to represent Massachusetts in Congress.
Here Are the Massachusetts Primary Results
Voters had a number of contentious races on their ballots.
The Other Scourge of Storrow Drive: People Riding Bikes
A newbie cyclist spotted on the busy parkway was only the latest to make the potentially grave error.
Oops: Dunkin’ Donuts Gave Out Eagles “World Champions” Cups in Massachusetts
Plastic iced coffee cups with the Super Bowl rival’s logo were sent to Attleboro by mistake.
Boston Has Better Drivers than Baltimore, and Only Baltimore
Take that Baltimore.
Whatever Happened to Universal Pre-K?
We grade Marty Walsh on his signature promise.
A Man Who Threatened to Kill Boston Globe Reporters Has Been Arrested
“You’re the enemy of the people,” he allegedly said in messages.
Your Guide to Endorsements in the 2018 Primaries
Who’s backing who in an action-packed year.
He Punched the Shark in the Gills
The man who survived a great white attack in Truro is telling his story.
The Boston Herald Is Moving to Braintree
The new publisher is moving its newsroom out of town.