Marc Levy, Author at Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Pour one out for short-lived changes to drink restrictions, as officials would rather reform what led to them

by Marc Levy June 23, 2026

The License Commission has retreated from universally disliked ideas on limiting how much patrons can drink in bars and restaurant, including an idea to allow only one drink every half-hour.

NEWS

There won’t be a legal fight over the rejection of ShotSpotter in Cambridge

by Marc Levy June 22, 2026

Objections to the shutdown of ShotSpotter gunfire-listening technology faded on the part of two Cambridge city councillors.

COMMUNITY

Take part through Saturday on price-match donation drive for the Union Square Farmers Market

by Marc Levy June 22, 2026

With hunger growing, more than 1,500 families are expected to benefit from a dollar-for-dollar match, just $15 at a time, over the market season.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, June 22-29: Drinking and driving (and parking)

by Marc Levy June 21, 2026

Take part in meetings on drinking, ticketing drivers and parking permits; e-bike and scooter safety; expanding the preschool program; and more.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, June 22-29: Final budget votes and a Ward 2 pizza party

by Marc Levy June 21, 2026

Take part in meetings on funding the next fiscal year and socializing with the mayor, city staff and city councilors.

NEWS

After three tries at rent caps in recent years, Somerville’s ‘best chance’ is statewide compromise, mayor says

by Marc Levy June 19, 2026

Wilson joins governor Maura Healey and Boston mayor Michelle Wu in saying he is “strongly” in support of compromise legislation on rent stabilization.

BUSINESS

A bike path cafe called Parlor Bird has many excited to come craft to the sound of acoustic music

by Marc Levy June 19, 2026

Parlor Bird, a community cafe and bar, won licensing approval for an under-construction building in Somerville, but the business isn’t likely to open until 2027.

ARTS

With preservation of art studios, Somerville becomes the state’s flagship art city, group says

by Marc Levy June 18, 2026

The preservation of Somerville’s Central Street Studios was marked with a ceremony that, like all art, helped people see their surroundings in a new way.

FOOD

Five foods to follow out of the Taste of Cambridge

by Marc Levy June 18, 2026

Leaving this sampling event full is easy. Returning to the tastes outside its borders isn't always possible: Not every item is at brick-and-mortar settings.

BITE

Buffalo chicken pizza at Ernesto’s

by Marc Levy June 17, 2026

The location of this Boston mainstay at Assembly Row, opened in 2015, is careful to warn customers that they’re at risk of getting a great deal.