<iframe src="//www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-WFHFBM" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden">

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.

@spencerbuell
Mitt Romney
City Life

Yes, Mitt Romney Is Running for Senate

Surprise, surprise.

Arts & Entertainment

The Year of the 3D-Printed Rooster Is Over

The ambitious 2,000-rooster art project was a success, the artist says.

City Life

Tom Ashbrook of On Point Is Out at WBUR after a Harassment Investigation

The station found evidence of “consistent bullying.”

City Life

Elizabeth Warren Took on the Native American Issue in a Surprise Speech

“I never used my family tree to get a break or get ahead,” she said.

City Life

Now There’s a Lawsuit Over the L.L. Bean Return Policy

An Illinois man called the decision to end it “deceptive and unfair.”

Boston Herald
City Life

The Boston Herald May Have Its New Owner: Digital First Media

The Denver-based company put in a winning bid of $11.9 million.

City Life

Report: The White Powder Sent to Donald Trump Jr. Came from Boston

The powder was deemed harmless.

Arts & Entertainment

A SMILF Controversy in Boston Escalated Quickly

A city councilor’s stance on a show about a Southie mom drew backlash from Hollywood.

City Life

A Juicy Tom Brady Story Was a Hoax

The Herald has suspended Ron Borges’ column over the mishap.

City Life

L.L. Bean’s Legendary Return Policy Is Dead

The company says abuse of its generosity was getting out of hand.

City Life

Opponents of a New Digital Ad Plan Say the MBTA Is Selling Boston’s Soul

They don’t want video screens near the Common.

The Longfellow Bridge connects Beacon Hill, Boston to Kendall Square, Cambridge across Charles River. The bridge is open since 1906 and currently carries traffic and the red subway line
City Life

The Longfellow Bridge Will Reopen in May

Charlie Baker says work is almost done on the historic span.

City Life

The Lobster Emoji Is Here

Maine Senator Angus King had lobbied for the change.

City Life

Dunkin’ Donuts Is Finally Ditching Foam Cups

The plan is to phase them out by 2020.

City Life

Josh McDaniels Isn’t Going to the Colts After All

The Patriots’ offensive coordinator has apparently changed his mind.