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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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A closeup of a Wawa sign
Community
Philadelphia Business Journal

Popular Broad and Walnut streets Wawa permanently closes

The Broad and Walnut streets Wawa, once the Delco-based convenience store chain's flagship when it opened in 2015, is permanently closing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 years ago

Voters wait in line outside a polling place in Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

Review of Pa. primary prompts elections agency to seek changes

The review of the primary argues the Legislature should permit ballots to be counted as long as they arrive in county election offices by the Friday after the election.

6 years ago

Philly skyline
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Thousands of new homes in development as Philly economy restarts

Developers have proposed thousands of new housing units in Philadelphia, signaling confidence in urban living. Affordable housing efforts also stand to benefit.

6 years ago

Charisse Davis
Politics & Policy

‘If not now, when?’: Black women seize political spotlight

Black women have long been the Democratic Party’s most reliable and loyal voters. Now, they are mobilized and demanding an overdue return on their investment.

6 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson
Health
NBC10

Eagles coach Doug Pederson tests positive for COVID-19

Pederson, 52, is the second NFL head coach to test positive for the novel coronavirus.

6 years ago

Tropical Storm Isaias
Science
NBC10

Tropical Storm Warnings as Isaias moves toward our region

Drenching rain could bring flooding from the coasts as Tropical Storm Isaias moves into the Lehigh Valley region.

6 years ago

Justin Moore at Uncle Bobbie's Coffee and Books
Community

Uncle Bobbie’s opened to build community. Now that community is helping it reopen

Marc Lamont Hill’s Germantown coffee shop and bookstore, which was designed to build community in the largely Black neighborhood, is set to reopen after multiple break-ins.

6 years ago

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The newest seedlings on Arthur de Leo’s farm. Hidden beyond the older trees is Buck Run, the creek where de Leo planted his first stream buffers. (Courtesy of Arthur de Leo)
Science

‘Buffer Your Stream’ program asks Pa. landowners to plant trees, boost water quality

Worried about water quality in your stream? Plant a tree next to it, the DCNR says. Stream buffers reduce soil erosion and filter chemical runoff.

6 years ago

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Keyssh Datts
Community

‘You have these stories’: Philly first to launch national program to diversify media industry

This summer, PhillyCAM became the first to launch a new national pre-apprenticeship program to create a pipeline of diverse talent in TV, film and news.

6 years ago

Mark Lavenberg (Courtesy of Trenton Water Works)
Urban Planning

Trenton Water Works fourth acting director in less than a year is now on the job

Mark Lavenberg begins the job with a full agenda that includes convincing Trenton City Council to fund legally-mandated improvements.

6 years ago

Women's March on Washington
Community

Protests in the long term: How is a lasting legacy cemented?

The civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s achieved monumental changes over 15 years, including landmark federal laws. Yet racism and discrimination remain pervasive.

6 years ago

Tropical Storm Isaias
Down the Shore
Science

Tropical Storm Watch up for Philly region as Isaias heads north

Forecasters with the National Weather Service said the biggest concern for the Philadelphia region is heavy rain that could lead to flooding on Tuesday.

6 years ago

SpaceX Astronauts Return
Science

SpaceX capsule and NASA crew make 1st splashdown in 45 years

It was the first splashdown by U.S. astronauts in 45 years, with the first commercially built and operated spacecraft to carry people to and from orbit.

6 years ago

Another round of severe storms is expected Sunday evening
Community
NBC10

2nd round of powerful storms could bring more flooding, tornado threats

Heavy rain and winds look to be the biggest threat, but a tornado can't be ruled out.

6 years ago

Students, wearing face masks and paying attention to social distancing, study at Les Magnolias primary school during the partial lifting of coronavirus, COVID-19, lockdown regulations in Brussels, Monday, May 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Health

MIS-C: Doctors make progress on COVID-related illness affecting kids

While doctors say they have more information on how to treat MIS-C, it's still a mystery why some children get it and others don't.

6 years ago

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