Marc Levy, Author at Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Esh Circus Arts’ big tent is bursting at the seams and expanding to East Somerville

by Marc Levy August 14, 2026

Esh Circus Arts is under a big top, but its classes are so popular that the school adds a second location within Somerville that is expected to open in the fall.

BUSINESS

Don’t expect later last calls, as World Cup bar changes disappear into a giant State House bill

by Marc Levy August 13, 2026

The later last calls that revelers enjoyed during the World Cup appear to have been taken off the menu. “Conviviality districts” with alcohol to-go could still happen.

NEWS

Teen Time program at Somernova’s Dojo gets $100,000 city grant, filling need as youth center search goes on

by Marc Levy August 12, 2026

A free gathering space for Somerville kids called Teen Time@The Dojo has received a $100,000 boost from the Somerville Department of Health and Human Services.

BITE

Cucumber? at Darling

by Marc Levy August 12, 2026

Any cucumber would struggle to compete with a Filet O Fish Bao and a Bang Bang Gai of double-fried chicken, but the answer to this dish is yes.

COMMUNITY

This year’s free Oldtime Baseball Game has three Red Sox players taking the field for charity

by Marc Levy August 12, 2026

Cambridge’s Oldtime Baseball Game, played every summer at St. Peter’s Field, features college, high school and celebrity players decked out in colorful retro uniforms.

NEWS

Body is found after ‘an extended period’ in the water at Fresh Pond

by Marc Levy August 11, 2026

A body was discovered in the water at Fresh Pond early Tuesday, officials said. Little other information was immediately available.

NEWS

Political notes: Somerville Democratic committee goes for Connolly, others; AFL-CIO likes Lander

by Marc Levy August 11, 2026

Somerville Democrats ended their weeklong voting on endorsements for the city’s district-level races; and challenger Daniel Lander gets a big endorsement too.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, Aug. 10-17: Sewer overflows and a free public shuttle service

by Marc Levy August 9, 2026

Take part in meetings on CSO plan office hours and an advisory committee, housing authority business and how to use a free shuttle service.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, Aug. 10-17: Fixing up the Armory and saving more room for the arts

by Marc Levy August 9, 2026

Take part in CSO plan community office hours and meetings on Winter Hill school plans, Armory infrastructure needs and preservation of creative space.

NEWS

Cambridgeport drivers want out of the ‘vortex’

by Marc Levy August 8, 2026

During a meeting about a coming redesign of a rotary, neighbors pleaded to see work expanded to the streets feeding cars into the area.