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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

Mitt Romney: “My Favorite Meat Is Hot Dog”

Regular hot dog meat eater over here.

City Life

People, or One Very Strong Person, Are Stealing 300-Pound Sewer Grates in Saugus

So far 11 of them have gone missing.

City Life

Former Senate President Stan Rosenberg Will Resign

He plans to step down on Friday.

City Life

Bill Weld Sure Looks Like He Wants to Run for President

He may be angling for a 2020 run as a Libertarian.

Stan Rosenberg at a lectern
City Life

Ethics Committee’s Scathing Report on Stan Rosenberg Is Out

The former Senate President “failed to protect the Senate from his husband, whom he knew was disruptive, volatile, and abusive.”

City Life

They’ll Do It By Sea: Boston’s New Plan to Rebuild the Long Island Bridge

Amid protest from Quincy, the controversial span will be built via barge.

Tom Brady Super Bowl LI
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Is Tom Brady OK?

The greatest quarterback of all time experiences “moments” of happiness.

City Life

11 Things to Know about Scott Lively, Charlie Baker’s Primary Opponent

The notorious homophobe has a long history of inflammatory statements.

City Life

An Irresponsible Dog Owner Clogged a Canton Storm Drain with So Much Poop

Someone apparently didn’t want to be caught…holding the bag.

City Life

It’s Official: Yawkey Way Has Been Renamed Jersey Street

A unanimous vote sealed the deal.

Arts & Entertainment

Boston Calling Releases Details for Natalie Portman’s Film Festival

The actress is curating three days of movies exploring “The Female Gaze” at the Brattle Theatre.

City Life

Robert Kraft Shared Harsh Words about Trump in a Private Meeting

He described the president’s actions as “divisive and horrible.”

City Life

Meet Pup Wilshire, the Mass Transit and Sex Positivity Activist Who Photobombed the MBTA

“I love being my pup self,” he says.

City Life

A Monorail at Logan Airport? It’s on the Table

The Massachusetts Port Authority is launching a $15 million study of options for the busy transit hub.

City Life

Bryon Hefner, Accused of Sexual Harassment, Pleads Not Guilty

The husband of former Senate President Stan Rosenberg was arraigned Tuesday.