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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

Trump Kicking Out Thousands from El Salvador Will Affect Massachusetts

There are 6,000 Salvadorans protected by TPS in the state.

City Life

U.S. Attorney Won’t Guarantee Legal Marijuana Trade in Mass. Is Safe

No one is “immune from federal prosecution,” he says.

City Life

A Kingston Commuter Rail Train Hit a Truck in Weymouth

No one was injured.

Tom Brady Super Bowl 2017
City Life

Tom Brady: “I Am the Storm”

The Patriots quarterback shared a defiant message on Instagram.

City Life

Is Boston Winter Doomed?

Vendors had a bad year, and they’re not happy.

City Life

Storm Brings Flooding, Rivers of Ice and Slush to Boston

High tide and a “bomb cyclone” storm led to intense conditions.

City Life

Boston, We’ve Got Thundersnow

Bombogenesis is delivering the booms.

City Life

As Expected, Jeff Sessions’ Attack on Legal Marijuana Has Arrived

He’s freeing up U.S. attorneys to crack down on states like Massachusetts.

Boston Herald
City Life

The Herald Has Another Potential Buyer

A Tampa investment firm outbid GateHouse Media.

Mitt Romney
City Life

Mitt Romney Offered a Clue He’s Running for Senate on Twitter

Interesting timing, Mitt.

City Life

This Freezing Cold Weather Is Actually Good

I like it.

City Life

This Epic Cold Snap Ties a Century-Old Record

It hasn’t been this cold for this long since 1918.

City Life

Boston’s Drinking Problem

Craft breweries keep popping up across the city—but is the beer bubble about to burst?

Tommy Chang in front of the skyline
Education

Boston Public Schools Won’t Change Start Times Next Year

The decision comes after parents voiced strong concerns.

Wellness

Emerson Hospital’s Tom Ruggles Is the Spirit of the Holidays

The ukulele-playing 89-year-old sings to patients in a Santa hat and light-up bowtie.