Marc Levy, Author at Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Eastern Bank is shrinking in Harvard Square, opening 10,000 square feet to retailers at Smith plaza

by Marc Levy September 22, 2026

After years of complaints about the presence of banks in Harvard Square, a bank is giving up some of the square’s most prominent real estate.

NEWS

Third arrest is made in the July 4 shooting death of Xavier Bautista

by Marc Levy September 22, 2026

A Boston man has become the third person arrested in connection with the killing of Xavier Bautista. Moises Pimentel, 23, has been charged with murder.

LIT

Book excerpt: Sam Baltrusis investigates if his own family is cursed in a bloodline linked to Lizzie Borden

by Marc Levy September 22, 2026

If there’s anyone to debunk a lame Netflix series about Lizzie Borden, it's Sam Baltrusis, a Somerville author, explorer of the paranormal and distant relative to Borden.

DEVELOPMENT

Cambridge grapples with two lawsuits about zoning requiring affordable homes from private developers

by Marc Levy September 21, 2026

Two lawsuits challenging inclusionary zoning are set to be discussed in a closed-door City Council session, but staff expects to keep rates as they are.

BUSINESS

What was once Clover’s kitchen near Inman Square could become open to all in Redevelopment Authority plan

by Marc Levy September 21, 2026

The former Clover fast food location near Inman Square could become Cambridge’s first commercial kitchen as part of a CRA mission to spark economic opportunity.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, Sept. 21-28: A land swap in Kendall Square

by Marc Levy September 20, 2026

Take part in a meet-your-neighbors gathering and meetings on trading development for affordable homes in Kendall Square and rebuilding Gold Star Mothers park.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, Sept. 21-28: Public officials come to Ward 4 for a ‘Neighborhood Connect’

by Marc Levy September 20, 2026

Take part in a Ward 4 gathering and meetings on Armory arts leases, aid for immigrants and police and a plan to stop waste overflows into public waterways.

COMMUNITY

The Independent’s locally themed crossword puzzle: A latte options

by Marc Levy September 19, 2026

The Independent’s seventh locally themed puzzle explores some of our local coffee shops. Much like in a crossword puzzle, many of them are in squares.

BUSINESS

The Half Shell closes in Porter Square, making way for a sandwich lover’s haven called The Sub Shop

by Marc Levy September 18, 2026

The Half Shell’s Greek-style pizzas, calzones, pastas and salads are gone, but The Sub Shop, a buzzy transplant from Boston, specializes in artist-level sandwiches.

TRANSPORTATION

Arlington wants the MBTA to come to town, reversing opposition in 1970s that became a state law

by Marc Levy September 18, 2026

It took more than a quarter-century, but Arlington has come around to wanting the MBTA red line to come through town.