Marc Levy, Author at Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Somerville meetings, May 18-25: Reforms to ‘cottage’ zoning and condos replacing a Union Square blight

by Marc Levy May 17, 2026

Take part in meetings on a rental registry and stronger city civil rights, “backyard cottage” zoning and Union Square condos replacing a wreck.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, May 18-25: We’re buying land in Lincoln and learning more about Memorial Drive attack

by Marc Levy May 17, 2026

Take part in meetings on a land buy to protect city water, a hotel expansion with a coffee and cocktail lounge and filling school district roles.

FOOD

Dickson Bros. site in Harvard Square is proposed to be four stories of Korean barbecue, including a deck

by Marc Levy May 16, 2026

The long-empty Dickson Bros. hardware store in Harvard Square is about to become a glitzy, multistory Korean barbecue restaurant open late.

BUSINESS

‘For sale’ signs are popping up and even a price reduction or two, but the home-sale season has just started

by Marc Levy May 16, 2026

Nationally, home sales are in a slump from war-induced interest rate hikes and consumer uncertainty. Are Cambridge and Somerville exempt?

EDUCATION

Somerville is looking at bringing back an armed high school resource officer

by Marc Levy May 16, 2026

Just two years after a unanimous vote for police to be removed permanently from public schools, the administration is exploring their return.

NEWS

Officials host a gathering Friday and debriefing Tuesday to help after a Memorial Drive shootout (updated)

by Marc Levy May 15, 2026

Elected officials and health experts will be on hand at each event, and police will take questions Tuesday about a gun battle in Cambridge.

NEWS

Police investigate a stabbing outside Davis Square’s 7-Eleven

by Marc Levy May 15, 2026

The injuries to a person stabbed in Somerville on Thursday were not life-threatening, officials said. No arrest has been reported.

BUSINESS

We Thieves vintage closes its Inman Square location Sunday with a final Eats & Crafts street fair sale

by Marc Levy May 14, 2026

A Porter Square location sells on, but this tin-ceiling store in Inman lasted longer than expected after opening during Covid, owner Sandra Rossi said.

NEWS

Somerville Foundation throws a party Sunday to celebrate a turnaround in fortunes and brightening future

by Marc Levy May 14, 2026

Stronger Together is a four-hour party with food, live music, arts and crafts, the year’s Steph Aman Award – and pay-what-you-want entry.

BITE

Chorizo taco at Los Tacos Hermanos

by Marc Levy May 13, 2026

I’ve loved the idea of chorizo more than a lot of the chorizo I’ve eaten. This perfect taco goes its own way with a chorizo so mild it was shocking.