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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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Politics & Policy

Furloughed federal workers in Pa. may be eligible for unemployment during shutdown

Some employees have been instructed to continue reporting for duty, though they are not being paid for time worked after the shutdown began Oct. 1.

2 days ago

Teachers, wearing red, are seen at the Haverford school board meeting on Oct. 9, 2025
Education

Haverford school district is at odds with teachers union over wage increases. A resolution could be on the horizon

Staff in Delaware County’s second-largest school district have been working without a contract since Sept. 1. The two sides are finally getting closer to a deal.

2 days ago

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Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (
Arts & Entertainment

Cam Skattebo runs for 3 TDs and Jaxson Dart shines as the Giants beat the Eagles 34-17

"Quite honestly, nobody really expected us to put up a performance like this," said Dart.

2 days ago

President Joe Biden speaks at the Tioga Marine Terminal in Philadelphia
Science

Trump administration could pull funding for 2 hydrogen hubs based in Philly and Pittsburgh

The Philly region’s MACH2 hydrogen hub promises to produce the fuel using renewable sources. The ARCH2, based in western Pa., would use fossil fuels to produce hydrogen.

2 days ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (left) at a news conference in Philadelphia on March 11, 2024 and Pat Dugan at a campaign forum hosted on March 11, 2025
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia district attorney race: What to know about incumbent Larry Krasner and challenger Pat Dugan

Dugan, a former judge, lost the Democratic primary in May. This time around, he’s running as a Republican, after securing the nomination via write-in votes.

2 days ago

Looking up at the impressive building at the entrance of the State House
Politics & Policy

N.J. is applying for federal grant money to expand health care options in rural areas

If the application is successful, the Garden State could be awarded $1 billion over five years to improve services for rural residents.

2 days ago

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Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Orion Kerkering
Community

Dodgers advance to NLCS after Kerkering’s costly error in 11th inning beats Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies fell to the Dodgers, 2-1, in 11 innings in Game 4 of the National League Division Series. The Phillies have been eliminated from the playoffs.

3 days ago

side-by-side photos of Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli
Politics & Policy

N.J. gubernatorial race: Ciattarelli says he’s suing Sherrill over opioid death accusations

The Democratic candidate for governor accused her Republican challenger of making “millions by working with some of the worst offenders and saying that opioids were safe.”

3 days ago

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Passengers walking at Philadelphia International Airport
Community

What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the U.S. government shutdown

The situation may well get worse if the shutdown continues and employees start to miss paychecks.

3 days ago

Nicolas O’Rourke speaking at a podium during the rally
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s low-income renters could become eligible for new rebate under proposed legislation

The bill builds on an existing state rebate program. It’s designed to help tenants living on fixed incomes.

3 days ago

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A Navy ship in the Delaware River
Community

U.S. Navy starts 250th birthday bash in Philly with parade of ships and military fly-overs

Hundreds lined the banks of the Delaware River to catch a glimpse of naval warships as part of a weeklong celebration of the Navy’s founding.

3 days ago

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Republican Jack Ciattarelli (left) and Democrat Mikie Sherrill shake hands at the end of the final debate in the New Jersey governor's race, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in New Brunswick, N.J.
Politics & Policy

Ciattarelli and Sherrill clash over military records, immigration and Trump in final New Jersey governor’s debate

The final debate’s format allowed the candidates to trade personal jabs.

3 days ago

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Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber follows his solo home run off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto during the fourth inning in Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Arts & Entertainment

Kyle Schwarber hits two homers to lift Phillies over Dodgers 8-2 and avoid sweep in NLDS

Schwarber became just the second player to homer over the pavilion.

3 days ago

a crowd looks at dancers in the street
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

8 Seconds Rodeo, Oktoberfest, Noah Cyrus and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 9-12: The Wilmington Film Fest, Chinatown Night Market in Philly and a special screening of Ken Burns’ new docuseries in South Jersey are among the event highlights.

3 days ago

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A man holding a piece of biocoal
Science

Can Phoenixville’s sewage become ‘guilt-free coal’?

The municipality has invested millions to pressure cook sewage sludge, in hopes of cutting its climate pollution.

3 days ago

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