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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

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.

City Life

To Bet or Not to Bet?

A Supreme Court ruling has made sports gambling a “front burner” discussion on Beacon Hill.

Arts & Entertainment

Dave Chappelle and Jon Stewart Are Coming to Boston

The duo will perform together for three nights at the Wang.

City Life

DraftKings Will Waste No Time Getting into Sports Betting

The Supreme Court just ruled in favor of the practice.

City Life

Boston Launches Review of BFD after Women Allege Misconduct

Female firefighters experienced discrimination and abuse, they said.

Wellness

What’s In Season Right Now?

Your guide to eating produce on time in Massachusetts.

City Life

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.

City Life

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.

City Life

Is the Era of Investor-Owned Airbnbs Over?

The mayor’s new short-term rental proposal would more or less kill them off.

City Life

The BPDA Made a Spellbinding Interactive 3D Map of Boston

Just look at that thing.

City Life

The Blue Bikes Are Here

They hit the streets today with a new design and new features.

City Life

New Green Line Trains Would Double Capacity

If they’re built according to a new MBTA concept released this week.

City Life

Maura Healey Is “Deeply Troubled” by Allegations against Eric Schneiderman, Her Former Ally

The two have collaborated on major legal battles.

Arts & Entertainment

Look for Eight Historic Neon Signs on the Greenway

Including a chicken sign from West Roxbury’s Fontaine’s.

City Life

Airbnb Is Now Calling App Users Directly in its Push for Support in Boston

A campaign against regulations has intensified.