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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The Year of the 3D-Printed Rooster Is Over
The ambitious 2,000-rooster art project was a success, the artist says.
Tom Ashbrook of On Point Is Out at WBUR after a Harassment Investigation
The station found evidence of “consistent bullying.”
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.
Now There’s a Lawsuit Over the L.L. Bean Return Policy
An Illinois man called the decision to end it “deceptive and unfair.”
The Boston Herald May Have Its New Owner: Digital First Media
The Denver-based company put in a winning bid of $11.9 million.
Report: The White Powder Sent to Donald Trump Jr. Came from Boston
The powder was deemed harmless.
A SMILF Controversy in Boston Escalated Quickly
A city councilor’s stance on a show about a Southie mom drew backlash from Hollywood.
A Juicy Tom Brady Story Was a Hoax
The Herald has suspended Ron Borges’ column over the mishap.
L.L. Bean’s Legendary Return Policy Is Dead
The company says abuse of its generosity was getting out of hand.
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 Will Reopen in May
Charlie Baker says work is almost done on the historic span.
The Lobster Emoji Is Here
Maine Senator Angus King had lobbied for the change.
Dunkin’ Donuts Is Finally Ditching Foam Cups
The plan is to phase them out by 2020.
Josh McDaniels Isn’t Going to the Colts After All
The Patriots’ offensive coordinator has apparently changed his mind.