Marc Levy, Author at Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Cambridge looks to MBTA and mall owner to take lead in updating the Alewife area

by Marc Levy March 13, 2026

What wasn’t on the list of Cambridge housing and zoning priorities presented this week to city councillors: A few untouched parts of Alewife .

NEWS

Bill stopping ICE’s courthouse seizures wins support in Somerville as a Cambridge family mourns

by Marc Levy March 13, 2026

Somerville city councilors became the first in the state to vote in support of a bill on Beacon Hill that protects courtgoers from seizure by ICE.

ARTS

Somerville gives an extra week to get through a 117-page application to be an Armory tenant

by Marc Levy March 12, 2026

Somerville has extended its submission deadline by a week for artists, makers and creative organizations to lease space in its Armory building.

DEVELOPMENT

Somerville YMCA project has a friendly neighborhood meeting, getting swole without breaking a sweat

by Marc Levy March 12, 2026

After another year of permitting and two years of construction, a project of 130,000-plus square feet will add affordable housing and amenities.

BITE

Veggie mini mandu at K-Bok Korean Fried Chicken

by Marc Levy March 11, 2026

While it’s the wings that are most exciting about this restaurant in the former Cantina Mexicana space, these dumplings have a lot going for them.

DEVELOPMENT

Copper Mill promises alternative designs within 30 days for its Davis Square tower proposal

by Marc Levy March 11, 2026

Renderings of a 26-story, 502-apartment building drew scoffs even from project supporters, and the developer agreed it missed the mark.

FOOD

Nagomi Bento’s expansion into Cambridge means more snacks, bowls, drinks and happiness

by Marc Levy March 10, 2026

Less than two years after opening in Somerville’s Bow Market, Nagomi Bento is expanding to Cambridge. The Japanese restaurant, between Harvard and Porter squares, is expected to open the second week...

NEWS

Police budget in Cambridge draws attention to overlap with social services and unarmed response team

by Marc Levy March 10, 2026

There were no “defund the police” calls, but overlaps in services were examined critically in a Finance Committee hearing.

COMMUNITY

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

March 10, 2026

As part of its mission of community, The Independent plans weekly “office hours” at two convenient locations in Cambridge and Somerville.

NEWS

Political climate change pushes Ig Nobel Prize ceremony to Europe after 35 years

by Marc Levy March 10, 2026

The Ig Nobel Prize ceremony is moving to Europe, and its Sept. 3 awards – the 36th First Annual Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony – take place in Zurich.