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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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A portrait of Aly Raisman
City Life

You Need to Watch Aly Raisman’s Victim Impact Statement

She called out abuser Larry Nassar, the USOC. and USA Gymnastics in a fiery speech.

Arts & Entertainment

Mark Wahlberg’s 2018 Isn’t Going All That Great

Not a lot of good news for Mark these days.

City Life

Nobody Touch Tom Brady

After a hand injury scare, don’t even look at him.

City Life

Boston Is on the Amazon HQ2 Shortlist

We’re one of 20 cities to make the cut.

Arts & Entertainment

Hasty Pudding Just Named Mila Kunis Woman of the Year

The actress will be honored in a ceremony and parade January 25.

City Life

Billerica Has a “Douchebag” Problem

A standoff over a dirty word painted on a barn has no end in sight.

City Life

Missing Wheelchair Saga at Gillette Has a Happy Ending

Robert Kraft personally reached out to the woman whose wheelchair got misplaced.

City Life

The Funniest Reactions to the Jaguars’ Surprise Victory

Another outing in that storied rivalry, Jacksonville versus New England.

City Life

Elizabeth Warren Called Trump a “Racist Bully” at the MLK Breakfast

While some are hesitating to use the r-word, Warren is not.

City Life

A Boston Pot Group Will Roll a Giant Joint Shaped Like Jeff Sessions

They want to “smoke him out of office.”

City Life

Amid Controversy, Stan Rosenberg and Bryon Hefner Are Separating

The former Senate President’s spouse is under investigation for sexual misconduct.

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City Life

Police Say They Won’t Help Crack Down on Legal Pot

They won’t raid pot shops, they say.

Arts & Entertainment

The MFA’s New Bug-Sniffing Dog Had a Big Day

He’s a very good boy and he has an important job.

City Life

After Luis Ramírez’s Bad Day on Twitter, He Needs Some Thicker Skin

The MBTA’s new GM has a lot more winter to get through.

City Life

These Are the 50 Richest People in Massachusetts in 2018

Shout out to Sheldon Adelson.