Marc Levy, Author at Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Immigration attorney Diann Slavit Baylis wants Governor’s Council seat to appoint better judges

by Marc Levy February 20, 2026

While most immigration proceedings are federal, a path to citizenship for unaccompanied minors is determined at the state level, the candidate notes.

BUSINESS

After around a decade of construction, the Beacon Suites Hotel is expected to open this spring

by Marc Levy February 19, 2026

A city-line hotel under construction for around a decade is accepting reservations for mid-April after a sale by the initial developer.

FOOD

Kupel’s will bring its ‘god-tier bagels’ to a long-empty Somerville space

by Marc Levy February 19, 2026

Kupel’s Bagels is expanding to Somerville from Brookline, creating just its second location since opening nearly five decades ago.

BITE

Tequeños at Carolicious

by Marc Levy February 19, 2026

You get five of these breadsticks with a center of queso blanco, a semifirm white cheese, served hot from the air fryer like hearty pigs-in-a-blanket.

FILM

Boston Underground Film Festival is March 18-22, with Bob Odenkirk bringing his ‘Normal’

by Marc Levy February 17, 2026

Badges go on sale at noon Wednesday for The Boston Underground Film Festival's 26th year of horror, fantasy, sci-fi and quirky indies.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, Feb. 17-23: Surveillance technologies and McGrath changes

by Marc Levy February 17, 2026

Take part in these meetings on surveillance technologies, later serving hours and new eateries, McGrath Highway changes and more.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, Feb. 17-24: Traffic infrastructure and school budgets

by Marc Levy February 17, 2026

Take part in these meetings on Reid Overpass reconstruction, Mount Auburn Street changes, school district budgeting and more.

NEWS

We have Tuesday office hours, and they launch in Davis Square

by Marc Levy February 16, 2026

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

NEWS

Somerville Arts Council leader Jenkins is asked to leave by mayor

by Marc Levy February 14, 2026

The longtime leader of the Somerville Arts Council said he is leaving at the request of new mayor Jake Wilson after nearly 25 years.

BITE-OFF

In a giant-cookie battle of Chip City vs. Crumbl, Harvard Square wins big, even a little too big

by Marc Levy February 14, 2026

Two over-the-top chain cookie sellers came to Cambridge a couple of years ago to compete from neighboring squares. Which is for you?