Marc Levy, Author at Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Repairs to ‘Gift of the Wind,’ the Porter Square T stop sculpture, could be budgeted this year

by Marc Levy March 23, 2026

The first step is determine the cost of reviving the art. Estimates heard at a Porter Square Neighbors Association meeting ranged up to $600,000.

NEWS

Cambridge Housing Authority, now a regional force in affordable homes, appoints a chief executive

by Marc Levy March 23, 2026

Clara Fraden, a Cambridge resident who has been at the Cambridge Housing Authority eight years, is the agency’s new chief executive.

ARTS

A memorial for Charles Coe is planned for April 11 in Boston

by Marc Levy March 22, 2026

The late Cambridge author, poet and musician Charles Coe is honored by the literary and arts community on April 11 across the river in Boston.

OPINION

Near possibly the most important election in U.S. history, The New York Times is in a state of quantum news

by Marc Levy March 22, 2026

By deciding which stories to cover and how, our greatest newspaper in content and readership has the power to set the agenda. That’s a concern.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, March 23-30: Public school upkeep and budget priorities

by Marc Levy March 22, 2026

Take part in meetings on setting budget priorities, maintaining public schools, Mystic River sewage and affordable-unit rent collection.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, March 23-30: Designing a train tracks bridge, adding Twin Cities affordable housing

by Marc Levy March 22, 2026

Take part in meetings on a bridge over rail tracks; snow season's costs; Central Square planning; and affordable homes in two parts of the city.

BUSINESS

Nicotine users will have even fewer choices by May after a Somerville clampdown

by Marc Levy March 21, 2026

Somerville is taking more aggressive action against tobacco products that have sneaked onto store shelves without explicit government approval.

EDUCATION

Options for East Cambridge’s closed school will be seen in May; better busing brings changes

by Marc Levy March 20, 2026

Three to six options for the future of 158 Spring St. are expected to be presented to Cambridge Public Schools families in May, district superintendent David Murphy told School Committee members at a...

MUSIC

The date is set for Porchfest’s 15th year in Somerville

by Marc Levy March 18, 2026

Porchfest returns to Somerville on May 9, and residents can apply through April 21 to host a band.

BUSINESS

How a ‘420 friendly’ club hopes to light up Union Square without social-consumption laws in place

by Marc Levy March 18, 2026

A pot-friendly, no-alcohol comedy and music club got licensing to open in Somerville’s Union Square but must walk a very fine line.