Marc Levy, Author at Cambridge | Somerville Independent

First Davis Square Community Yard Sale could be the start of the next Porchfest

by Marc Levy October 3, 2026

If a Sunday event goes well, next year might see the start of a citywide yard sale, like the famous Somerville decentralized music event Porchfest.

COMMUNITY

The Independent’s locally themed crossword puzzle: Deja Brew

by Marc Levy October 3, 2026

The Independent’s eighth locally themed puzzle reveals how many Dunkin’ Donuts there are in Cambridge and Somerville. Bonus challenge: Try to guess first.

NEWS

Inquest clears police officers in fatal Aug. 21 shooting in Cambridge, with body camera footage playing a role

by Marc Levy October 2, 2026

A fatal shooting in Cambridge by two police officers was found in an inquest report to be “objectively reasonable” because the officers faced “imminent danger.”

NEWS

There’s more to Saturday’s Food Nation event than all-you-can eat dishes from five Davis Square restaurants

by Marc Levy October 1, 2026

For those tempted to use all-you-can-eat tasting pass to the fullest extent, at least the eating can be done over six hours mixed with live music, games and activities.

NEWS

City activates emergency fund for residents displaced by Teele Square fire

by Marc Levy October 1, 2026

Only financial donations are being asked to the fund, which provides direct financial aid to Somerville residents displaced by fires and other emergencies.

DEVELOPMENT

Mass General Brigham expands in Assembly Square, giving hope for labs market and a life sciences cluster

by Marc Levy October 1, 2026

Mass General Brigham is taking a long-term lease of 100,000 square feet of lab space on the lower floors at the 74M building in Somerville’s Assembly Square.

NEWS

More than 40 people are displaced after Teele Square fire, chief says

by Marc Levy October 1, 2026

A three-story brick building saw heavy fire, smoke and water damage to its third floor and roof, while lower floors suffered extensive water damage.

DEVELOPMENT

Hotel developer seeks size to pay for unknown ‘Pit’ contamination in a suddenly twice-as-troubled Teele Square

by Marc Levy October 1, 2026

Developers faced questions about how they justified the size of a proposed eight-story, 99-room Hilton hotel, but also a new, easier standard for permitting under state law.

NEWS

Fire rages in Teele Square over a laundromat, reminiscent of a 2011 blaze

by Marc Levy September 30, 2026

A smoky, five-alarm fire in Somerville’s Teele’s Square has been raging since around 4:50 p.m., bringing support from several cities in the region.

BITE

Taiwanese doughnut at Café+ by Pagu

by Marc Levy September 30, 2026

People are excited to have a home for this twice-fried Taiwanese doughnut. The flow of customers is sometimes “doughnut, doughnut, doughnut,” a cafe manager says.