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100
This co-host of the "New Heights" podcast is the lead offensive lineman on the Philadelphia Eagles and gave a famous "no one likes us" speech at their Super Bowl LII victory parade attended this University alongside his also Super Bowl winning brother?
Jason and Travis Kelce
100
As it's the home of the Love Sculpture, the park adjacent from Philadelphia City Hall is known amongst locals as "Love Park".
Officially it's named after the 35th and youngest elected President of all time. What is "Love Park's" actual name?
What is JFK Plaza?
100
This famous cold treat, called ___ is a Philly staple in the summer, most popularly sold by this business ___.
Wooder Ice. Rita's
100
This hip hop group formed in 1987 by Black Thought and ?uestlove are known for their use of instrumental music, hard hitting lyrics, and the self-named annual picnic which brings a litany of buzz to the city.
Who are The Roots?
100
Atop Philadelphia City Hall sits a statue of this founder of the colony of Pennsylvania. Until the opening of One Liberty Place in 1987, a gentleman's agreement ensured that no building would be built taller than his hat.
William Penn
200
The 1983 Philadelphia 76ers (the last 76er team to win an NBA Championship) featured four Hall of Fame players and were also coached by a Hall of Fame player.
Name three of the five.
Julius Erving
Moses Malone
Maurice Cheeks
Bobby Jones
Coach: Billy Cunningham
200
Who are these people?
Gritty
Swoop
Phillie Phanatic
Franklin the Dog
200
This popular pastry company distributes treats and is known for their Krimpets, Kandy Kakes, and Danishes.
Tastykake
200
This Strawberry Mansion songstress is not afraid of "Lions, Tigers, or Bears". You better not cross her because if you do, she won't hesitate to "Bust the Windows Out Your Car"
Who is Jazmine Sullivan?
200
Mr. Blackman is a graduate of St. Joseph's Preparatory School the same alma mater as two out of the last three mayors of Philadelphia.
Identify one of them.
Michael Nutter
Jim Kenney
300
Known for his longevity fighting until age 51, this North Philadelphia native and holds the record the longest single division reign as champion with his 10 year, 82 day reign as Undisputed Middleweight Champion of the world
Who is Bernard Hopkins?
300
With the rise of online shopping, malls are becoming a thing of the past and many have began to close their doors completely.
Identify six still open and operating shopping malls in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
King of Prussia Mall
Plymouth Meeting Mall
Willow Grove Mall
Oxford Valley Mall
Neshaminy Mall
Philadelphia Mills
Fashion District
Cherry Hill Mall
Christiana Mall
300
This deli sandwich that we in Philadelphia refer to as "hoagie", is referred to as a ________ by the vast majority of the country.
What is a sub?
300
In 2019, the 200 block of South Broad Street (between Spruce and Locust) was renamed __________ Way in honor of this legendary Philadelphia "Godmother of Soul" responsible for hits such as the original "Lady Marmalade".
More recently she's become prominent for her popular pies that get sold during the holiday season.
Patti LaBelle
300
This parade usually occurs on New Year's Day, and has plenty of bright, colorful, and big costumes.
What is the Mummer's Parade?
400
The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Allen Iverson first overall in the 1996 NBA Draft.
One year later, the Sixers almost won the lottery again and could've the chance to draft Tim Duncan but ended up with the second overall pick.
Who did the Sixers take with the 2nd Pick in the 1997 NBA Draft (Hint: his draft rights were immediately traded to the New Jersey Nets)
Keith Van Horn
400
This prison, located in the Fairmount section of the city, is known for it's "Terror Behind The Walls".
What is Eastern State Penitentiary?
400
Located in South Philly, the South 9th Street Curb Market, more popularly known as the ______________ is an area of the city featuring local vendors, grocery shops, cafes and restaurants.
What is the Italian Market?
400
Rising to prominence through signing with Roc-A-Fella Records in the Early 2000s, State Property was a set of seven MCs all of whom proudly repped the City of Philadelphia.
Name five of the seven members of State Property
Beanie Sigel
Freeway
Peedi Crakk
Young Gunz (Young Chris and Neef Buck)
Oschino & Sparks
400
This woman is known for stitching the original flag, representing the first 13 colonies.
Who is Betsy Ross?
500
Making his debut on July 17, 2024, this the 14 year old Philadelphia Union midfielder is the youngest person to appear in a professional match in the United States.
Who is Cavan Sullivan?
500
At the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art sits the Rocky Statue which of course depicts Rocky Balboa.
For the 250th of America to be celebrated this July 4th, the Rocky Statue will be moved to the top of the steps.
In place of it will be the statue of this former Heavyweight Champion of the world (and Philadelphian) known for his trilogy of fights with Muhammad Ali
Joe Frazier
500
Originated by the Pennsylvania Dutch community, breakfast dish consisting of pork scraps, corn meal, flour and spices, and then pan fried together is a staple of old-school Philadelphians.
Scrapple
500
This Indian-born filmmaker was raised in Penn Valley, PA and is best known for making original films, most recently, "Trap" but perhaps most famously "The Sixth Sense", "Unbreakable/Split/Glass", and "Signs"
Who is M. Night Shyamalan?
500
What does the acronym SEPTA stand for?
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority