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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Unlocking the Secrets of Boston’s Past with Big Data
A new Boston Research Center aims to compile all the city’s history in one place.
To Bet or Not to Bet?
A Supreme Court ruling has made sports gambling a “front burner” discussion on Beacon Hill.
Dave Chappelle and Jon Stewart Are Coming to Boston
The duo will perform together for three nights at the Wang.
DraftKings Will Waste No Time Getting into Sports Betting
The Supreme Court just ruled in favor of the practice.
Boston Launches Review of BFD after Women Allege Misconduct
Female firefighters experienced discrimination and abuse, they said.
What’s In Season Right Now?
Your guide to eating produce on time in Massachusetts.
A Massachusetts GOP Fundraiser Will Feature the One and Only Paul LePage
He’ll be here to raise money for U.S. Senate hopeful Geoff Diehl.
I Love My Job: UniversalHub’s Adam Gaffin
The blogger king of Boston has the goods on the city’s every helicopter sighting and MBTA catastrophe. Sometimes, he sleeps.
Is the Era of Investor-Owned Airbnbs Over?
The mayor’s new short-term rental proposal would more or less kill them off.
The BPDA Made a Spellbinding Interactive 3D Map of Boston
Just look at that thing.
The Blue Bikes Are Here
They hit the streets today with a new design and new features.
New Green Line Trains Would Double Capacity
If they’re built according to a new MBTA concept released this week.
Maura Healey Is “Deeply Troubled” by Allegations against Eric Schneiderman, Her Former Ally
The two have collaborated on major legal battles.
Look for Eight Historic Neon Signs on the Greenway
Including a chicken sign from West Roxbury’s Fontaine’s.
Airbnb Is Now Calling App Users Directly in its Push for Support in Boston
A campaign against regulations has intensified.