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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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Supervised injection site supporters in Philadelphia rallied outside a federal hearing to determine if the proposed Safehouse would violate the federal Controlled Substances Act
Courts & Law

What happens now that the Supreme Court won’t hear Safehouse’s supervised injection site case?

The high court rejected a request to overturn an appeals court ruling. So Safehouse has a new plan: force the Biden administration to take a stand.

5 years ago

Election workers, left, check in voters before they cast their ballots in the Pennsylvania primary in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

Time is running out for Pennsylvanians to apply for a mail ballot in the general election

Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid says voters who choose to vote by mail should submit their application as soon as possible.

5 years ago

Young people riding ATVs through the streets of Philly. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to dirt bikers defying city ban

P.O.C. hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how residents are feeling about dirt bikers defying the city ban.

5 years ago

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Courts & Law

Feds allege Councilmember Bobby Henon punished Verizon to help campaign donor

On the sixth day of the Dougherty-Henon federal corruption trial, testimony centered on allegations that Councilmember Bobby Henon abused his power to help a donor.

5 years ago

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro speaks at a press conference.
Politics & Policy

Attorney General Josh Shapiro announces long-expected run for Pennsylvania governor

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro made his long-awaited campaign for governor official in Pittsburgh Wednesday morning.

5 years ago

The exterior of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. lawmakers hand out millions in public contracts to law firms that fill their campaign coffers

The mutually beneficial system, entirely legal, enriches the campaigns of Pa. lawmakers, who in turn hire firms for all types of legal matters — and all paid for by taxpayers.

5 years ago

Shoppers walk on South Street
Keystone Crossroads
Money

Pew dashboard for Philly economy finds jobs down 8% since before pandemic

The tool provides a regularly updated look at the local economy, with results that can be filtered by ZIP code, industries, and other factors.

5 years ago

A coal-fired RWE power plant steams on a sunny day
Politics & Policy

Energy agency urges bigger global push to cut emissions

The International Energy Agency warns the world isn't on track to contain climate change and that new investment is needed to “jolt the energy system onto a new set of rails."

5 years ago

Truck traffic from Canada waits to cross the border
Politics & Policy

U.S. to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated

Vehicle, rail and ferry travel between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico has been largely restricted to essential travel, such as trade, since the earliest days of the pandemic.

5 years ago

A rat is pictured in Hunting Park.
Community
6abc

Rats are running wild in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park neighborhood

"It jumped up on my couch and went on the floor, and it had claws," said Nydra Skinner of the rat problem.

5 years ago

Workers box up the statue of Christopher Columbus in Marconi Plaza. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

These Italian Americans want Philly’s Chris Columbus statues taken down

Italian Americans have a crucial role in speaking out against the myth that we all support Columbus, or that his symbols and monuments honor us.

5 years ago

Delaware County Courthouse (Google Maps)
Health

Delco Council to vote on establishment of health department — pending state approval in January 2022

Delco’s health department could be created this month, but it won’t have any power until the Pennsylvania Department of Health gives the final stamp of approval.

5 years ago

Incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J., right, speaks while Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli listens during a gubernatorial debate at Rowan University's Pfleeger Concert Hall Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in Glassboro, N.J.
Politics & Policy

COVID, systemic racism among top issues at final debate between Murphy, Ciattarelli

Another debate, another clear contrast between Democratic incumbent New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and his Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli.

5 years ago

FILE - In this May 6, 2018 file photo, actor William Shatner takes questions from reporters after delivering the commencement address at New England Institute of Technology graduation ceremonies, in Providence, R.I.
Science

To oldly go: Shatner, 90, inspires with real-life space trip

As William Shatner prepares to be beamed up at age 90 for his first real-life spaceflight, he’s bringing out the awe in people around a rural Texas spaceport.

5 years ago

Brandywine School District special education teacher Jahsha Tabron was named Delaware's teacher of year during a ceremony in Dover Monday night
Education

‘Love and learning have no limits.’ Special education teacher honored as Delaware’s top of the class

Brandywine School District special education teacher Jahsha Tabron credits her success to collaboration and willingness to change.

5 years ago

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