Marc Levy, Author at Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Cambridge Redevelopment Authority makes real estate moves in North and East Cambridge

by Marc Levy April 17, 2026

The most prominent builder in North Cambridge may now be the quasi-governmental agency the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority. Its board voted Thursday to put up six stories of mixed-income housing at...

TRANSPORTATION

Renovated outbound Kendall/MIT headhouse reopens Monday

by Marc Levy April 17, 2026

Access to red line trains for the past year and 10 months has been through 325 Main St., access that ends as the new headhouse opens for use.

ART AND DESIGN

‘Your Light Is Central’ is an evolving LED art installation that makes a colorful square even more vivid

by Marc Levy April 17, 2026

Art is meant to illuminate, and a series of installations called “Your Light Is Central” went live in Cambridge’s Central Square this week to make that literal.

DEVELOPMENT

Developers are putting backyard cottages ‘on steroids’ to turn them into triple-deckers, former officials say

by Marc Levy April 16, 2026

Developers are abusing the ability to create “backyard cottages” in Somerville, bringing crammed-in but unaffordable condos.

BUSINESS

Lesley University faculty say they are ready to strike, and they want protection if the school shuts or sells

by Marc Levy April 16, 2026

Faculty say they are fighting for fair compensation, manageable workloads and contract retention in the event of an acquisition or shutdown.

NEWS

Cambridge Police Department sees an abrupt turnover as Christine Elow retires as commissioner

by Marc Levy April 16, 2026

Cambridge Police Department commissioner Christine Elow has announced her retirement after 30 years with the city. Her last day is Friday.

BUSINESS

Inman Eats & Crafts street fair May 17 is the start of a powerful event rotation for the all-local square

by Marc Levy April 15, 2026

Inman Eats & Crafts is a celebration of everything Inman Square – “eclectic retailers, fabulous makers, our casual eats and culinary treats.”

BUSINESS

Cambridge city councillor McGovern urges a boycott of Citizens Bank over its support of ICE

by Marc Levy April 15, 2026

Pressure against Citizens Bank for its political investments has grown to include Cambridge city councillor Marc McGovern.

THEATER

The last three A.R.T. plays in Harvard Square share a theme for Trump’s America

by Marc Levy April 15, 2026

Eugène Ionesco’s “Rhinoceros,” a rock opera about the abortion network called The Janes and an underground railroad tale called “Mexodus.”

BITE

Herb roasted potatoes at Veggie Grill

by Marc Levy April 15, 2026

A visit that started off poorly, with an $8 burger that was secretly a $12 burger. Things got better when searching the menu for side dishes.