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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

New Details Are Out on the Massive I-93 Dirt Bike/ATV Arrest

Police have identified seven men arrested for riding dirt bikes and ATVs through the city.

City Life

Winchester Library Murder Suspect Will Be Held Without Bail

The man behind the gruesome attack was arraigned on Monday.

City Life

Boston-Based SimpliSafe Is Severing Ties with the NRA

The home security company has been pressured to separate from the pro-gun organization.

Education

Students in Boston and Beyond are Planning a Gun Violence Walkout

A nationwide protest is slated for March 14.

City Life

AI Has a Race Problem, and We Need to Fix It

MIT research says artificial intelligence is poisoned with bias.

City Life

A Halloween Attack on an MBTA Employee Was a Hoax, Officials Say

A T operator allegedly paid someone to attack him in a Michael Myers mask.

City Life

A Snowy Owl Struck by a Car in the O’Neill Tunnel Has Died

Massachusetts Environmental Police rescued it Wednesday night.

City Life

With Help from Massachusetts, U.S. Women’s Hockey Won Gold

Local Olympians helped lead the team to a 3-2 victory over Canada.

City Life

The Red Line “Basically Exploded” This Morning

Riders report smoke, shattered windows on the MBTA at Andrew Station.

Restaurants

Boston’s Best Yelp Reviews Are Written by Third Graders

It’s the city’s dining scene through the eyes of eight-year-olds.

City Life

Suffolk DA Dan Conley Is Leaving Office after 16 Years

He will not seek re-election this year.

City Life

70 Degree Temperatures in Boston Are Breaking Weather Records

Two straight days of warmth have made history.

Wellness

Partners Healthcare Is Laying Off 100 Coders

The state’s largest employer will cut costs by sending jobs overseas.

City Life

Mitt Romney and Donald Trump Are Cool Now

He accepted an endorsement from the president in his Utah Senate race.

Arts & Entertainment

Kyrie Irving Discussed the Flat Earth on Kimmel Last Night

His answers to Kimmel’s questions left a lot to be desired.