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A Way with Words is an upbeat and lively show about language examined through culture, history, and family. Language debates, variations, and evolution, as well as new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, etymology, linguistics, regional dialects, word games, grammar, books, literature, writing, and more.
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A Way with Words

A Way with Words is an upbeat and lively show about language examined through culture, history, and family. Language debates, variations, and evolution, as well as new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, etymology, linguistics, regional dialects, word games, grammar, books, literature, writing, and more.

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Philadelphia City Hall
Urban Planning
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DC47, Philadelphia’s white-collar union, reaches deal with city on new contract, avoiding strike

The members of DC47 Local 2187 work in professional services in the city.

3 weeks ago

Flooding is seen overhead in Upper Saucon, Pennsylvania.
Weather

Heavy rains and flash flooding sweep across the Northeast, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania

A state of emergency was declared in New Jersey. The governor urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.

3 weeks ago

Thaddeus McWhinnie Phillip poses for photo
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Fringe announces an expanded 2025 festival in September

The 29th annual Fringe Festival has more shows than ever. It begins Sept. 4.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:25
Delaware state lawmakers holding signed ICE bills
Politics & Policy

‘You belong’: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signs public safety bills limiting ICE actions inside the state

State lawmakers could take up more immigration-related measures next year, including limiting where ICE arrests can be made.

3 weeks ago

Listen 0:56
Cash tips in a jar
Money

What Trump’s no taxes on tips and overtime law means for Philly workers

Philadelphia workers already pay city wage taxes and state income taxes, but some can expect federal tax relief under a new law signed by President Donald Trump.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:06
pages from Joseph Mikulec's autograph book
Community

A book of autographs in Philly revives the legacy of a forgotten Croatian hero

Joseph Mikulec walked the globe collecting signatures from kings and paupers. Now his century-old autograph book is going back home.

3 weeks ago

Listen 2:28
A doctor reviews an MRI
Health

Independence Blue Cross and Penn Medicine see faster patient testing with automatic insurance approvals

A joint program between the Philadelphia-based health giants gives some physicians automatic approval for common outpatient tests like MRIs and PET scans.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:06
The U.S. Supreme Court building
Education

Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees

The court on Monday paused an order from a federal judge in Boston, who issued a preliminary injunction reversing the layoffs and calling into question the broader plan.

3 weeks ago

Representatives from community development corporations gold a check
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New Philly grant program designed to boost community development across the city

The program was added to the current city budget following negotiations between Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration and City Council.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:07
aerial view of a beach town
Science

New Jersey modifies proposed building elevation rules along the shore by 1 foot due to new science

The state’s latest proposal would require new buildings in coastal flood zones be elevated an additional 4 feet, rather than 5 feet.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:20
30th Street Station in Philadelphia.
Urban Planning

Proposals for a new statue memorializing William H. Gray III at 30th Street Station get community feedback this week

Organizers say the project “enjoyed tremendous support in terms of its fundraising,” but now they’re hoping for more public engagement.

3 weeks ago

Students entering the school
Education

‘Can’t ignore that’: Delaware auditor pledges to scrutinize school district’s sudden financial crisis and 10% tax hike

Auditor Lydia York said Appoquinimink’s shortfall is a serious issue. Lawmakers wrote that it “warrants urgent, independent scrutiny.’’

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:18
outside the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building United States Courthouse
Health

‘Purported consultations’: Feds say Delaware doctor ordered $1.7M of genetic tests for cancer but never saw patients

The civil complaint accuses Dr. Shayasta Mufti of violating the False Claims Act. The orders she generated cost Medicare more than $500,000.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:06
a sign for Goldey–Beacom College
Community

New program offers Delaware hospitality workers a free path to leadership, college credit and career growth

After surveying restaurant employers statewide, Delaware officials found a need for better training to help hospitality workers advance.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:17
A PATCO train pulls into a station
Urban Planning

PATCO is phasing in service changes starting Monday for deep cleaning

The first phase of the rollout will temporarily close specific stations from midnight to 4:30 a.m.

3 weeks ago

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