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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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Lobster
City Life

Lobster Prices Are Apparently Way Up in Massachusetts This Season

Oh no.

Cars in gridlock
City Life

The RMV Messed Up Big Time

It told thousands of drivers their licenses were in trouble. They weren’t.

Arts & Entertainment

Coming Soon to City Hall Plaza: Beer, Ice Cream, Mini Golf, Puppies

Introducing “The Patios.”

City Life

Black Market in Roxbury Has a Powerful Message after “White Lives Matter” Vandalism

“We will not be shaken,” the owners say.

Jill Stein speaks at a lectern
City Life

Someone Named Charlie Baker Started a PAC Called “Blaze It for Jill Stein”

No, not that Charlie Baker.

City Life

Good News for Fans of Stun Guns

The state’s top court ruled against a ban on them.

City Life

Airbnb Targeted Michelle Wu and Whiffed, Hard

An anti-regulation campaign came up short.

City Life

Starbucks Will Close Boston Locations for “Racial Bias Education”

The company will shut down 8,000 stores for an afternoon after an incident in Philadelphia.

City Life

This Stormy Daniels Suspect Sketch Looks a Lot Like Tom Brady

Is that the GOAT?

City Life

Spencer the Flag-Waving Marathon Dog Is a Good Boy, and a Star

The pup, seen cheering on runners with a pair of flags, has gotten a lot of attention.

City Life

The Renaming of Yawkey Way Has Been Delayed, Again

Red Sox leadership asked to postpone a vote.

City Life

I Love My Job: Re-enacting Paul Revere’s Famous Ride

Paul “Revere” Tobin talks horses, history, and how his reenactment skills make him a great wingman.

Arts & Entertainment

ICA Takes down Exhibit Early after Allegations against Photographer

Nicholas Nixon’s work was supposed to be on display for 10 more days.

City Life

A $5 Million Settlement Has Been Reached with Kyzr Willis’ Family

Willis drowned in 2016 at Carson Beach.

City Life

We Tried It: Fenway Park’s New Jim Beam Dugout

Ever wanted to watch the game mere inches from the Fenway dirt while spying on Dustin Pedroia? Now’s your chance.