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‘Quiet Desperation’ moving off Web to television
By Marc Levy
Published: August 28, 2010
Web-based reality sitcom “Quiet Desperation” is going off the air, kind of, only to take to the actual air. Musician and comedian Rob Potylo and director Warren Lynch said Friday they are ending the Web series and restarting it on MyTV, where it can reach a potential 2.4 million people.
Charter school says it’s bracing for 30% rise in enrollment
By Marc Levy
Published: August 23, 2010
A surge in enrollment has Community Charter School of Cambridge searching for extra classroom space. Faculty and staff at the tuition-free college prep school say it is a good problem to have
Palmer, Humanwine cross Atlantic into the Bizarre
By Marc Levy
Published: August 19, 2010
It’s unlikely anyone could miss the piece about Amanda Palmer in this week’s Phoenix — she’s the cover story, and she’s pictured clutching her naked breasts — but it’s just as unlikely many have seen Palmer in last month’s Bizarre magazine.
Police charge three with violent January robbery
By Marc Levy
Published: August 19, 2010
Cambridge Police Detectives arrested three men Monday on suspicion of committing a violent robbery Jan. 20 on Western Avenue.
Condo developer chooses jury trial
By Marc Levy
Published: August 16, 2010
The case of a North Cambridge developer inched forward last week, as Joseph Perroncello, serving as his own lawyer, agreed to a jury trial and to return to court Oct. 21.
CCTV’s ‘Bandwidth TV’ marks 50 episodes with music marathon
By Marc Levy
Published: August 4, 2010
Fans of Razors in the Night will want to be watching Cambridge Community Television at 11:30 p.m. Friday, then stick around for performances by Girlfriends, the Debo Band, A.K.A.C.O.D., Black Fortress of Opium … in fact, by 49 bands, each with a half-hour of stage time. The “Bandwidth” show is celebrating 50 episodes with a marathon.
Greyhound can’t explain large fee added to bus ticket
By Marc Levy
Published: July 23, 2010
What does a $22 one-way Greyhound bus ticket cost? If you’re paying your own way and you guessed $22, you’re right. But if someone is paying for you, or if you’re paying for someone else, a $22 ticket costs $40.
Green line design will fix platform flaw
By Marc Levy
Published: July 22, 2010
Design of the seven T stations to be built as part of the green line extension project doesn’t formally begin until fall, but there is one part of the plans that is certain: The stations will have central platforms on a single level, ensuring riders don’t have to leave and pay again if they realize they were headed in the wrong direction.
Condo developer owes $190,000 in Cambridge property taxes
By Marc Levy
Published: July 19, 2010
The city isn’t just taking a North Cambridge condominium developer to court. Because of almost $190,000 in unpaid property taxes and fees, it also has a lien on the property he is developing.
Yerxa condo developer acts as own lawyer; case delayed to August
By Marc Levy
Published: July 14, 2010
Condominium developer Joseph F. Perroncello was in court Wednesday, but for the second consecutive appearance he was alone, without legal representation, according to people who attended.