Marc Levy, Author at Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Somerville is beefing up its Welcoming Community Ordinance against Trump policies

by Marc Levy April 11, 2026

A law that spells out Somerville’s resistance to federal oppression is being strengthened, including protections for First Amendment expression.

by Marc Levy April 10, 2026

With a sudden $7 million bond appropriation by the City Council, Somerville can go from renter to owner at its Assembly Square fire station.

by Marc Levy April 10, 2026

The region has been downgraded to a mild drought from significant drought. Dry conditions have persisted since August and could worsen again.

by Marc Levy April 10, 2026

An early 1900s home assessed as being in “excellent condition” continues on a path to demolition after a neighbors’ appeal was rejected.

by Marc Levy April 9, 2026

A Plant-Based Restaurant Week set for April 18-25 follows City Council endorsement of changes to Somerville policies about meat.

by Marc Levy April 9, 2026

Four artists and organizations are named as Mount Auburn Cemetery’s new artists-in-residence for its record-breaking 11th year.

by Marc Levy April 8, 2026

The average resident might be shocked at where things are headed in the gleaming towers of our innovation district.

by Marc Levy April 8, 2026

Public safety officials are bracing for the World Cup – first an onslaught of licensing needs and then a possible invasion of hooligans.

by Marc Levy April 8, 2026

Of course the cultish Korean grocery store has plused the impulse buys before you get to the checkouts – sweet, savory or both, like this.

by Marc Levy April 7, 2026

Some neighbors worried about the effects on the area and property values from crime, drug use and noise from a 26-bed shelter near Davis Square.