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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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Aaron Nola being taken off the mound
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies lose to Mets 2-7, down 1-2 in NLDS

Game 4 is Wednesday at Citi Field, with All-Star Ranger Suárez scheduled to start for Philadelphia against fellow lefty José Quintana.

2 years ago

the top of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Politics & Policy

The money behind the politics: Tracking campaign finance data for Pennsylvania candidates

Looking at contributions can help voters learn about a candidate’s political bedfellows and their priorities, according to a political science professor at Temple University.

2 years ago

Biden speaking
Politics & Policy

Biden visits Philly suburbs to campaign for Sen. Bob Casey

Casey, running against Republican David McCormick as he seeks a fourth Senate term, has a long-running relationship with the president.

2 years ago

memorial
Community

‘United in sorrow, strength and solidarity’: Philly Jewish community commemorates Oct. 7 attack, reiterates support for Israel

“This massacre touched every corner of the Jewish world, shaking our hearts [and] confronting us in every space,” said one speaker.

2 years ago

Rev. Robin Hynicka
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly faith leaders criticize arena agreement with Sixers

Members of POWER Interfaith raised a number of concerns with the deal that would keep the Sixers in the city until 2061.

2 years ago

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Community

3 women shot on SEPTA bus, officials say

Police say the three women were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in stable condition. No arrests have been made.

2 years ago

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Education

Sheryl Lee Ralph gets personal about education as ‘Abbott Elementary’ returns Wednesday

Ralph won an Emmy for her portrayal of veteran teacher Barbara Howard on the hit TV show. She opens up about her career and her fight for equitable education.

2 years ago

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Michael Rapaport speaking
Community

Oct. 7 fundraiser supporting IDF and Hillel draws hundreds in Kensington

On the anniversary of Oct. 7, a Philadelphia event focused on raising funds for the Israeli Defense Forces and campus Hillel groups drew 450 guests.

2 years ago

Smoke rising from the refinery
Community

EPA reaches historic $4.2 million settlement over 2019 South Philly refinery explosion and fire

The federal agency claims Philadelphia Energy Solutions failed to properly monitor a burst pipe that started the fire. The bankrupt former operator hasn’t admitted fault.

2 years ago

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Jahsun Patton
Community

Philadelphia mom has reservations about CDC’s expansion of gun violence data

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is using data from vital statistics and local emergency rooms to report gun violence incidents in those neighborhoods.

2 years ago

Listen 1:34
Fiona Bruce
Politics & Policy

BBC debate show host offers her take on presidential election ahead of show taping in Philly

BBC's "Question Time" arrives in Philadelphia to discuss the U.S. presidential election, featuring politicians, commentators, and spontaneous audience questions.

2 years ago

Listen 6:38
Kamala Harris supporter
Politics & Policy

What polling shows about Black voters’ views of Harris and Trump

Black voters have a somewhat or very favorable view of Kamala Harris, with few differences between Black men and women voters on how they view the Democratic candidate.

2 years ago

America Ferrera waving as she enters the room
Politics & Policy

America Ferrera rallied Philly Latino voters for Harris

The actress from “Superstore” and “Barbie” said Latinos can make the difference on Election Day.

2 years ago

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Jesus Hernandez guides granddaughter
Weather

An unusual hurricane season goes from ultra quiet to record busy and spawns Helene and Milton

Before this Atlantic hurricane season started, forecasters said everything lined up to be a monster busy year.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

N.J. and other states sue TikTok, claiming its platform is addictive and harms the mental health of children

The lawsuits stem from a national investigation into TikTok, which was launched in March 2022 by a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from many states, including N.J.

2 years ago

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