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Take our news quiz on the Eagles, Roots Picnic, and more Philly news
Think you know your news? There’s only one way to find out. Welcome back to our weekly News Quiz — a quick way to see if your reading habits are sinking in and to put your local news knowledge to the test.
Question 1 of 10
Actor David Boreanaz is extremely superstitious when it comes to the Eagles. Whose jersey did he wear to the Super Bowl in hopes of bringing the right energy?
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Boreanaz sported a Cunningham jersey. He also brought a souvenir mug from Super Bowl XV, which his father brought back after attending the game in 1981, to the big game.
Question 2 of 10
The 30th Street Station restoration project has been embroiled in a years-long bribery scheme. Executives at the Illinois firm, Mark 1 Restoration, gifted lavish items to Amtrak project manager Ajith Bhaskaran in January 2017. One of those gifts was a puppy. What breed was the dog?
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Mark 1 Restoration executives treated Bhaskaran to a German Shepherd puppy, dog training services, and tickets to see Bruno Mars, according to the Chicago Tribune, which cited an FBI search warrant affidavit made public in 2021.
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Question 3 of 10
The Phillies’ promotional schedule is out for the season. How many theme nights are planned for the Phillies' 2025 season?
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There will be 18 theme nights, including Star Wars night and Margaritaville night.
Question 4 of 10
How many pounds of dough does Ron Davis make each week for Hank’s Cinnamon Buns?
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In five years, Davis has gone from casual weekend baker to a full-time pro. He makes between 400 and 500 pounds of dough each week in a West Chester commissary kitchen, sending out hundreds of buns to weekly farmers markets and home-delivery stops.
Question 5 of 10
This year’s Roots Picnic lineup is out. At the festival, The Roots are set to perform with this artist:
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At recent Picnics, the Roots have only performed as a group in support of headlining acts, such as its New Orleans celebration last year with Lil Wayne and Mary J. Blige’s appearance in 2023. This year The Tonight Show house band will do that again with D’Angelo, whom Questlove and keyboard player James Poyser have frequently backed, going back to his 2000 album Voodoo.
Question 6 of 10
Notable artists, including Issa Rae and Renée Fleming have distanced themselves from the Kennedy Center following President Donald Trump’s takeover. This Philadelphia-based band canceled its scheduled performance:
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Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie is among several artists who have canceled performances or severed ties with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington after President Donald Trump took over the cultural institution and appointed new board members who have elected him chairman.
Question 7 of 10
What is the nickname of Jaclyn Rodriguez, the Philadelphia officiant who has conducted over 200 weddings?
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Since founding her business, “The Officiant Jawn,” in June 2023, Rodriguez, 45, of Northeast Philly, has married 238 couples as of Valentine’s Day. She averages two to three weddings per week, and sometimes manages two or three a day.
Question 8 of 10
Wonder, the billion-dollar “food hall” and delivery kitchen, is preparing to blanket the Philly area. Which Philadelphia neighborhood is NOT one of the initial locations for Wonder in the region?
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At least 10 locations from West Chester to Mount Laurel are expected to open in the coming months, the company told The Inquirer. The first round will be in Northeast Philadelphia, Ardmore, Fishtown, and King of Prussia. One of those is expected in April, with others following beginning in May.
Question 9 of 10
Hannah K Cafe — a Vietnamese breakfast spot from the owners behind The Breakfast Den — is coming to 1200 Point Breeze Ave. The “K” in Hannah K stands for the owner’s late Maltipoo’s name. What was the dog’s name?
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“K” stands for Kudi, the name of Huyen’s late Maltipoo, whose memory lives on both in the initial and the dog menu that Huyen plans to roll out in the spring, which includes rice, chicken, and scrambled egg dishes. Oberon, her 6-month-old Bernadoodle, will advise on the menu.
Question 10 of 10
What was the total wine and spirit sales in the Philadelphia area during the Super Bowl weekend in 2025?
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This year’s two-day sales in the region were 30% higher than the year before. At $7.49 million, sales were just a shade lower than in 2023 at $7.53 million.
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