Somerville Fighters acknowledged my Fox 25 during the Firehouse Friday segment of Zip Trip . ~Photo by Emmanuel Vincent

By Emmanuel Vincent

Despite the cold, gloomy and wet weather, residents of the city came out to Union Square as Fox25’s Zip Trip made its way to Somerville this past Friday morning.

From 6:00 to 10:00 a.m., Fox25 occupied the space in Union Sq., looking to get a good glimpse at the people that make up the city as well as the atmosphere.

“Every Friday Fox 25 is taken on the road to different cities-towns in Massachusetts,” explained Maggie Hennesssey-Nees, Public Relations representative for Fox25. “We try to pick a variety of cities-towns that represent uniqueness in Massachusetts.”

It is not common that the Zip Trip makes its way to a city-town multiple times. The city is fortunate to have had this event take place on more than one occasion. “This is our second time in Somerville. Rarely do we repeat. The last time that we was here was 2004.” Clearly the city of Somerville has much to offer for Fox25 to have made another pit stop out here.

Anchors Shannon Mulaire and Gene Levanchy. ~Photo by Emmanuel Vincent

Throughout the event, vendors were set up at different tables giving away items such as Frisbees, t-shirts, and food. Some of the vendors included Tedeschi, Bernie & Phyl’s, and Dunkin’ Donuts. Firefighters of the city were also acknowledged for their hard work and dedication to serving the community. Residents of the city were happy to see Somerville being portrayed as the wonderful city that it is. “It’s good to see Somerville being represented as a great city with a lot of arts and restaurants,” said Cheryl Winter, a lifelong resident of the city. “Honestly, it is just a great place to live.”

Other highlights of the event included appearances by Danny Bua, Executive Chef of The Painted Burro as well as Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone. During the Taste of The Town segment, Bua informed the audience that The Painted Burro won an award, the best Mexican Restaurant of Boston award, for a second consecutive year. He also gave a demonstration for the preparation of a particular dish.

The mayor spoke briefly on the upcoming Green Line expansion and the arrival of arrivals of vendors Nike and Brooks Brothers in Assembly Square.