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Question 1 of 10
A giveaway for the Phillies’ first Hello Kitty Night later this year has gone viral on TikTok. What limited-edition item is being distributed to fans who secure tickets and vouchers for the game?
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The first 3,000 fans to purchase tickets for the Sept. 9 game against the Mets through the Phillies’ official portal get a voucher to receive an exclusive Hello Kitty belt bag. The bag is considered extremely desirable among some fans, with a Dodgers version of it going viral last year.
Question 2 of 10
How many alleys does the City of Philadelphia have?
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The city has an estimated 16,000 alleys. Carlton Williams, director of the Philadelphia Office of Clean and Green, said it’s a big job to keep them clean and clear.
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Question 3 of 10
Jalen Hurts was named one of Time's 100 most influential people. Which former Eagle was previously named one of People magazine's sexiest men alive?
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On Wednesday, Hurts was named to Time magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people, in the “icons” category. In 2023, Jason Kelce made People’s Sexiest Men Alive list.
Question 4 of 10
Philly is ahead of the nation in internet speeds. How fast is Comcast's downloading speed for the majority of its residential and business customers in the city?
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In recent months, the majority of Comcast’s residential and business customers in the city have gained access to the company’s “next generation internet speeds” — 2.1 gigabits-per-second (Gbps) for downloading and 300 megabits-per-second (Mbps) for uploading, company executives said.
Question 5 of 10
What Kensington restaurant's spring rhubarb panna cotta does Craig LaBan say "tastes like the hopefulness of warm days to come"?
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Fiore — and its panna cotta — earned LaBan’s praise in a recent review. He called it the “best-kept dinner secret in town.”
Question 6 of 10
Havertown native Michael McDermott stepped into the Masters golf tournament in Georgia last weekend as a “marker,” playing alongside a competitor who would otherwise have played alone. What is his day job?
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Though he is known for his golfing, McDermott works as the CEO of Kathmere Capital Management, a Wayne-based financial management services firm.
Question 7 of 10
Bethenny Frankel of Real Housewives of New York City called this Philly-area hotel “the nicest in the world.”
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The Real Housewives of New York City star took to Instagram and TikTok to rave about “the nicest hotel in the world:” the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at 1 N. 19th St. “Maybe in Morocco or certain parts of Asia there are nicer [hotels], but none in this country,” said Frankel. “None. Four Seasons in Philadelphia — with all due to Philadelphia — nicest hotel in the world.” She added that the Four Seasons in Hong Kong “is not even close to this one in Philly. Like, why?”
Question 8 of 10
Photographer and Philly resident Ashley Gellman has worked with a bevy of musicians ranging from Death Cab for Cutie to boygenius. But before getting her start in concert photography, she attended the Warped tour and this concert back-to-back with friends:
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One of Gellman’s first concerts was seeing the Jonas Brothers, a band she’s now worked with professionally.
Question 9 of 10
Where was the original oil painting featured on the cover of Lucy Dacus's album Forever Is a Feeling displayed in Philadelphia?
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The painting, also titled Forever Is a Feeling, was created by artist Will St. John and was on view at the Barnes Foundation's Annenberg Court on Thursday and Friday. Dacus had written part of her song “Modigliani” while visiting the museum.
Question 10 of 10
Which of the following brands is NOT produced by Just Born, the company behind Peeps?
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Just Born, which produces 2 billion Peeps a year at its Bethlehem plant, is also the company behind Mike and Ikes, Hot Tamales, Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews, jelly beans, and more. But it is not affiliated with Reese’s, which is owned by The Hershey Company.
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