Marc Levy, Author at Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Circle’s local bankruptcy auction is March 10, another loss to Cambridge’s furniture history

by Marc Levy March 1, 2026

Shoppers can still pick up deals at Circle, even though the bankrupt chain closed abruptly in December after nearly 74 years in business.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, March 2-9: Winter Hill and Brown schools, 90 Washington

by Marc Levy March 1, 2026

Take part in a week of plenty of meetings about replacing Somerville’s two oldest schools and a mixed-use project on Cobble Hill.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, March 2-9: Clearing snow, setting standards for third graders (and principals)

by Marc Levy March 1, 2026

Take part in meetings on clearing snow from sidewalks and declaring school snow days, standard for students and school leaders and more.

TRANSPORTATION

Bus changes starting April 5 gives more access to Arlington and Burlington

by Marc Levy February 27, 2026

Six bus routes see changes starting April 5, including the CT2, 85 and 87 that are serving riders in Cambridge and Somerville.

DEVELOPMENT

Adding mass timber tech to zoning means more affordable housing for Somerville, councilor says

by Marc Levy February 27, 2026

A zoning change to allow mass timber and all-affordable buildings to go to eight stories from seven goes to a Land Use Committee in March.

BUSINESS

J. August reopens Friday in Harvard Square with its familiar university merch

by Marc Levy February 26, 2026

J. August opened in 1891 in a building owned by an all-male Porcellian Club at what was then an all-male Harvard. Its mission is different now.

COMMUNITY

Somerville Democrats gather Sunday to prepare for convention weighing in on Markey seat

by Marc Levy February 26, 2026

Registered Democrats in Somerville vote Sunday to elect delegates to attend May’s Democratic State Convention.

DEVELOPMENT

Lab market and the economy complicate Healthpeak’s vision for a new Cambridge Highlands neighborhood

by Marc Levy February 24, 2026

A campus of 20 buildings is planned for parcels assembled by the company Healthpeak and due for a formal application in March.

ARTS

Somerville gets a cabinet-level arts czar in addition to a new leader for Arts Council in mayor’s plan

by Marc Levy February 24, 2026

Reassurances came Tuesday for people worried about the direction of creative culture in Somerville, where longtime Arts Council executive director Greg Jenkins steps down March 6.

NEWS

We have Tuesday office hours, and tonight they’re in Central Square

by Marc Levy February 24, 2026

As part of its mission of community, The Independent plans weekly “office hours” at two convenient locations, and the hours start this week.