A local reference to a messy section of merges and interchanges on I-240 & 55 where a relatively high proportion of accidents occur as a result of the confused roadways.
Philadelphia's area code and a colloquial term for Philadelphia itself, as in the following sentence:
"Allen Iverson was really representin' the 215 in Los Angeles last night when he torched Kobe."
Guy in midtown Atlanta who marches around, twirling a baton. An inspiration for many.
Slugging is a form of hitchhiking in DC that benefits both the hitchhiker and the driver. The driver can use the much faster HOV lane after taking on a passenger.
A french-style doughnut, typically dusted with powdered sugar and accompanied by a cup of chicory-laced cafe au lait. Made famous in Cafe Du Monde, located in the old French Market on Jackson Square.
This slang for rubber bands in Pittsburgh speak.
An LA-based chain for a frozen dessert like frozen yogurt, but with a distinct taste. Over the past few years, it has become a craze all over LA (though now NYC, too). Also referred to as crackberry or frozen heroin juice.
Nickname for Atlanta that comes from the generally sticky-hot weather in the city.