Marc Levy, Author at Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Cambridge meetings, May 4-11: Budget season hearings begin and officials talk AI in schools

by Marc Levy May 3, 2026

Take part in meetings on an Ellery Street multifamily plan, artificial intelligence in school, redesigned bus routes and Cambridge‘s next annual budget.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, May 4-11: Building a school and moving council meetings to Tuesdays (in 2028)

by Marc Levy May 3, 2026

Take part in meetings on building a replacement school, filling crossing guard shortages, changes to meeting schedules and much more.

FOOD

Owner plans to close S&S Restaurant in Inman this summer

by Marc Levy May 1, 2026

S&S Restaurant owner Gary Mitchell hints at “other things” coming after the deli ends its 107-year run in Inman Square.

DEVELOPMENT

A developer’s ‘monolith’ and giant parking garage concept took an advisory group by surprise

by Marc Levy May 1, 2026

“Admittedly, it’s probably too much parking,” a development company representative said. Another company proposed a large grass field instead.

ARTS

Groups align on reclaiming Davis Square as a home for everyday art, starting Friday with a concert series

by Marc Levy April 30, 2026

Two efforts to revive the square as a community gathering place are at critical stages, starting with a Down in Davis concert series launching Friday.

EDUCATION

No immediate change in leadership is signaled at Graham & Parks, now the site of a discrimination lawsuit

by Marc Levy April 30, 2026

A principal has seen two investigations into workplace toxicity and two discrimination lawsuits between two public school districts.

FOOD

Taste of Cambridge, nearing end of early bird sales, adds six more sources of samples and sips

by Marc Levy April 29, 2026

Surfside, Caffe Nero, Boston Burger Co., McCarthy’s and Toad, and Patco Brands join the June 17 endless-samples event.

BITE

Shrimp hand pie at Chatty Patty

by Marc Levy April 29, 2026

These Caribbean-style patties come out sizzling, with the kind of grease sheen that signals you’re about to enjoy yourself.

BUSINESS

Two-day educator strike begins at Lesley University

by Marc Levy April 28, 2026

Demands include livable wages, manageable workloads and a “successorship clause” to keep their contract if the school is sold.

DEVELOPMENT

Alternative Davis Square apartment designs are online from Copper Mill

by Marc Levy April 28, 2026

The original design for the 500 units was a 26-story tower that found significant opposition in the community even among housing advocates.