Skip to content
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.

A Way with Words

Listen Live

Listen Live

A one-hour edition of the popular afternoon radio newsmagazine delivering breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews and special features, and transforming the way listeners understand current events and view the world.
Next

Weekend All Things Considered

A one-hour edition of the popular afternoon radio newsmagazine delivering breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews and special features, and transforming the way listeners understand current events and view the world.

WHYY
rewind
play
fast-forward
 
 
 
Radio Schedule
WHYY
  • DONATE
Primary Menu
  • News
  • Radio & Podcasts
    • Radio Schedule
    • Ways to Stream
    • WHYY Listen App
  • TV
    • WHYY TV Schedule
    • WHYY Watch App
    • Live TV
    • Watch on Demand
    • Stream PBS Kids
  • Arts
  • Events
  • Education
    • WHYY Youth Media
    • WHYY Media Labs
    • WHYY Early Education Programs
    • For Students
    • Pathways to Media Careers
    • Youth Media Awards
  • Support
    • Membership
    • WHYY Passport
    • WHYY Member Portal
    • Sponsorship
    • Vehicle Donation Program
    • Volunteer
  • NEWSLETTERS
  • DONATE

Archives: Articles

PlanPhilly
Health

Visualizing the curve: Philly leads Pa. in new COVID cases

Three data visualizations show how the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is growing in Pa. as Philly sees a surge.

6 years ago

Venita Bracy at a laundromat in Northeast Philadelphia, on Feb. 15, 2019. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Wolf administration backtracks on closing laundromats for coronavirus

When Gov. Tom Wolf first issued a new order for businesses to close, laundromats were included. After public feedback, he’s reversing course.

6 years ago

Eric Jaffe performs a digital drag bunch.  (YouTube)
Arts & Entertainment

With doors shuttered, performers, museums and zoos are forced to go digital

Performers, museums and zoos turn to the internet during the coronavirus shutdown to entertain — and to raise money.

6 years ago

(photo courtesy Dogfish Head Beer Facebook page)
Community

Dogfish Head pivots from beer to hand sanitizer

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery is switching from making beer to cranking out hand sanitizer for the state of Delaware.

6 years ago

A long line of cars waits to enter a drive-through COVID-19 coronavirus testing center in Paramus, N.J., Friday, March 20, 2020. (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
Health

Coronavirus update: N.J. will shut down nonessential businesses

New Jersey also joined with Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut to request $100 billion in cash assistance from the federal government.

6 years ago

Mastery Gratz High School (Courtesy of The Notebook)
Education
The Notebook

Mastery Charter ramps up plans to deal with coronavirus

Each family will be mailed printed academic packets to make sure everyone is reached. The most vulnerable students are getting daily calls.

6 years ago

Medical staff prepare to start working at a drive-through testing center for COVID-19 in Paramus, N.J., on Friday, March 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Health

Haunted by Italy scenario, N.J. rushes to add hospital beds

Will it be enough? That’s the question on everyone’s mind, and it’s a difficult one to answer.

6 years ago

Construction workers on the job at 19th and Reed streets in South Philadelphia in March 2020. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly pushes for time to close construction sites as workers face uncertainty

The coronavirus has caught up to Philadelphia’s construction and development industry, dealing a blow to a boom that created tens of thousands of jobs.

6 years ago

(Commonwealth Media Services)
Health
Spotlight PA

Pa. eases take-home restrictions on meds for people in opioid recovery to reduce clinic crowds

Some patients in treatment for opioid use disorder will be able to take home up to a month’s supply of methadone, Pennsylvania officials announced Wednesday.

6 years ago

Moriah Guise and Dustin Mitchell check orders at Iron Hill Brewery. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Health

Ban on dine-in service has Del. eateries struggling with ‘uncertainty’ during pandemic

Gov. Carney is limiting restaurants to take-out and delivery service for the time being. Many are closing completely, but some are open with skeleton crews.

6 years ago

Daaiyah Boone hands out bagged meals to students at Tilden Middle School during the coronavirus shutdown. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education
Broke in Philly

City revises its plan for Philly kids in need of meals during school shutdown

Starting Monday, the city will provide families packages of three breakfasts and three lunches per student at 50 schools throughout Philadelphia.

6 years ago

The YWCA York closed its child care center operations and has not applied for a waiver from the state. (Ed Mahon / PA Post)
Community
PA Post

Pa. child care providers dealing with ‘a lot of really, really sleepless nights and hard decisions’

Child care providers across Pa. face a choice in response to the state’s efforts to halt the spread of the coronavirus: Close their doors, or seek permission to stay open.

6 years ago

A health care worker stands by at a COVID-19 temporary testing site at Abington Hospital in Abington, Pa., Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Health

Delaware has 39 coronavirus cases; Georgetown court closed after worker sent home

Family Court facilities in Georgetown in Sussex County are closed until further notice. A worker there showed signs of COVID-19 at security checkpoint.

6 years ago

President Trump speaks during a press briefing with the coronavirus task force at the White House on Monday. (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)
Health

Trump moves on invoking powers to spur virus supplies

White House officials are expected to update the public on the state of the coronavirus pandemic.

6 years ago

Pedestrians in protective face mask walk past a closed business in Philadelphia, Friday, March 20, 2020. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Health

Gov. Wolf updates list of ‘life sustaining’ businesses; Montco asks for mask donations

The masks being sought by Montgomery County would go toward first responders and hospitals as needed.

6 years ago

Page 1,791 of 8,934« First«...1,7891,7901,7911,7921,793...»Last »
Arts & Entertainment Community Courts & Law Education Health Lifestyle Money Politics & Policy Science Urban Planning Weather
  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor
  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

Latest News

  • What is a microburst? Philadelphia declares disaster emergency after Saturday storms uproot trees and cause major flooding

    9 minutes ago

  • Delaware earns national recognition for arts vibrancy, reflecting a decade of public investment

    10 hours ago

  • MLB All-Star legacy project to expand North Philly literacy hub Tree House Books

    10 hours ago

  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

Want a digest of WHYY’s programs, events & stories? Sign up for our weekly newsletter.

Together we can reach 100% of WHYY’s fiscal year goal

Donate
Learn about WHYY Member benefits
Ways to Donate
WHYY

WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community.

WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. It’s how we live.

Contact Us

Philadelphia

215.351.1200
talkback@whyy.org

Delaware

302.516.7506
talkback@whyy.org

Our Programs

  • Albie’s Elevator
  • Ask Governor Meyer
  • Billy Penn at WHYY
  • Check, Please! Philly
  • The Connection
  • The Declaration’s Journey
  • Delishtory
  • Flicks
  • Fresh Air
  • Good Neighbor Club
  • Good Souls
  • Hittin’ Season
  • Jukebox Journey
  • On Stage at Curtis
  • Peak Travel
  • PlanPhilly
  • The Pulse
  • The Source
  • Sports In America
  • Studio 2
  • Things To Do
  • WHYY News Climate Desk
  • You Oughta Know

Inside WHYY

  • About
    • Social Responsibility at WHYY
    • Board and Executives
    • Community Advisory Board
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Employment
    • Internships
    • Press Room
    • Meet Our Newsroom
    • WHYY News Style Guide
    • WHYY Productions
    • WHYY Spaces
    • Submissions
    • History
    • Directions
    • Coverage Area
    • Financial Statements
    • WHYY Community Report
    • Supporters
    • Privacy
  • Mobile Apps
  • Meet Our Newsroom
  • Employment
  • Lifelong Learning Award
  • Bridging Blocks
  • Contact Us
  • Sponsorship
  • Directions
  • FCC Public Files
  • FCC Applications

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Sign up for a Newsletter

© 2026 WHYY

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use for WHYY.org