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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

A Little Snow Is on the Way, and then Maybe a White Christmas

Some light snow and freezing rain is forecast for Boston on Friday.

Arts & Entertainment

A Petition Seeks to Cut Matt Damon From Ocean’s 8

The star has come under fire for comments about the #MeToo movement.

City Life

Curt Schilling’s Hurricane Relief Trailer Never Made It to Texas

This is what happens when 38 does philanthropy.

Wellness

A Shortage of IV Fluid Is Hitting Massachusetts Hospitals

Adjustments are being made amid a national problem.

Wellness

Tufts and Nurses Have Reached a Post-Strike Deal

The hospital and union agree on a contract five months after an historic strike.

City Life

A Cat Rescued from an East Boston Fire “Is Doing Just Fine”

Some good news about the internet-famous feline.

City Life

Boston Will Have Fireworks on New Year’s Eve Again

The essential First Night component will return.

City Life

A 100-Foot Joint Will Be Rolled in Worcester

The potentially record-breaking doobie will be unveiled at the Harvest Cup.

City Life

The FBI May Be Looking into Stan Rosenberg’s Husband

The investigation has apparently gotten more serious.

City Life

Ed Markey Wants to Lead the Fight to Bring Back Net Neutrality

He’s got a Senate resolution that would reverse the FCC’s decision.

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City Life

Bill Galvin Doesn’t Want You to Buy Bitcoin

The secretary of state is warning of a possible impending “disaster.”

Former Gov. Deval Patrick speaks at a lecturn
City Life

Deval Patrick’s Brother-in-Law Arrested for Sexual Assault

Now accused of rape, Bernard Sigh was at the center of a controversy when Patrick was governor.

City Life

Mass. Dems on Doug Jones’ Win: “It’s a Proud Night for America”

Local pols are gleeful after the upset victory.

City Life

Charlie Baker Says He Doesn’t Support Roy Moore, Keeps Funneling Money to the RNC

Baker’s stern words opposing the candidate are just that: words.

City Life

BU Will Start Working With the Most Dangerous Microbes on Earth, Finally

Boston has conquered its fears.