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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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Jaja Robinson wears a face mask in front of signage at a Socialist Alternative meeting
Politics & Policy

How to stop the far-right movement? Some Philly organizers pitch a new party

The push for a new party saw a renewed sense of urgency after pro-Trump insurrectionists stormed the nation’s capital Wednesday.

6 years ago

Trump supporters participate in a rally ahead of a violent insurrection at the Capitol building
Courts & Law
NBC10

Philly detective under investigation after allegedly attending Trump rally before riot

The detective’s assignment has been changed pending the outcome of the investigation. 

6 years ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi administers the oath of office to members of the 117th Congress
Politics & Policy

Oaths questioned as Trump’s backers fight against loss

In the aftermath of the attack on the U.S. Capitol, some critics are accusing Republicans of violating their oaths of office.

6 years ago

An American flag flies at half-staff in remembrance of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick above the Capitol Building
Community

‘Brian did his job’: Family remembers fallen Capitol officer

Sicknick's death has shaken America as it grapples with how an armed mob could storm the halls of the U.S. Capitol as the presidential election results were being certified.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington before boarding Marine One
Politics & Policy

Trump pressured Georgia to ‘find the fraud’ in earlier call

The December call preceded Trump’s Jan. 2 call to Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger where he asked election officials to “find” enough votes to overturn Biden's win.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a rally
Politics & Policy

Dems prep ‘incitement of insurrection’ charge against Trump

A resolution calling on Pence to do so was blocked Monday by Republicans. But more votes are expected Tuesday, with an impeachment vote Wednesday.

6 years ago

Protestors and city officials gather outside the DELCORA building in Chester to protest the Delaware County Regional Water Authority’s deal with Aqua America, Inc. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Delco leaders mull an appeal after judge upholds $276.5 million DELCORA deal

The pending sale of the county wastewater system to Aqua Pennsylvania is at the center of a long-running, will-they-won’t-they political feud.

6 years ago

A vote 2020 mural in Philadelphia on South Street
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment

Philly has 3,600 murals and few ways to protect them

If the owner of a wall wants to get rid of the mural on it, there isn’t much the artist or community can do. Jane Golden wants to change that.

6 years ago

Supporter of President Donald Trump are confronted by Capitol Police officers outside the Senate Chamber inside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington.  (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Courts & Law

2 men in high-profile photos among latest charged in DC riot

Two men accused of joining a mob of Trump’s supporters that stormed the Capitol — one wearing a horned, fur hat and the other carrying Pelosi's lectern were arrested Saturday.

6 years ago

From left, Philadelphia Schools Superintendent William Hite, Philadelphia Board of Education President Joyce Wilkerson, and Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President Jerry Jordan. (School District of Philadelphia/Philadelphia Federation of Teachers)
Education
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Philadelphia school leaders confident schools will reopen this year

The school district has tried twice to reopen schools for 30,000 students in pre-kindergarten through third grade — first in September and then in November.

6 years ago

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., holds a news conference
Politics & Policy

Dems’ momentum builds to impeach Trump, Pelosi hits rioters

“We must take action,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared Friday on a private conference call with Democrats.

6 years ago

The African American Museum in Philadelphia
Community

African American Museum in Philadelphia takes its MLK Weekend Celebration virtual

The online events will run Jan. 16 to 18 and will feature family-friendly activities, a documentary screening, poetry and more.

6 years ago

A Camden County officer on patrol. (WHYY file photo)
Courts & Law

Camden sees lowest crime level in more than 50 years

Camden County officials said there were 2,796 criminal activity reports logged in the city during 2020, compared to 3,298 in 2019.

6 years ago

The new ad campaign to support Center City restaurants evokes WWII posters of Uncle Sam and Rosie the Riveter. (Courtesy of Center City District)
Money

Center City District ad campaign aims to help restaurants survive

With images evoking battles of the past, the promotion encourages people to order takeout meals directly from the restaurants.

6 years ago

President Trump leaves the Diplomatic Room of the White House.
Courts & Law

U.S. judge blocks Trump administration’s sweeping asylum rules

A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration’s most sweeping set of asylum restrictions less than two weeks before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.

6 years ago

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