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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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Phil Murphy speaks
Science

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy urges microplastics regulations in tap water. Can water providers meet the challenge?

There currently are no federal regulations for microplastics in public drinking water, and most water providers don’t monitor for these contaminants.

1 week ago

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Lydia York speaking at a podium
Urban Planning

Audit faults Port of Wilmington board for mismanagement after Delaware sinks more than $200M for future container project

The audit is critical of how the Port of Wilmington board members complied with open meeting laws and public transparency.

1 week ago

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A man wearing a sweatshirt with the Local 234 logo on it
Community

‘A strike is imminent’: SEPTA’s largest workers union poised to hit picket lines

Union leaders say they are seeking modest raises, pension increases, changes to working conditions and health care improvements.

1 week ago

Election workers process mail-in ballots for the 2024 general election at the Chester County, Pa., administrative offices, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in West Chester, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Chester County certifies election results in tense meeting amid poll book controversy

Apologies were met with frustration from angry residents, who called for resignations from the county’s top officials.

1 week ago

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Architect Frank Gehry sits on a stage with his hands extended outward and upward
Urban Planning

Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time who helped redesign the Philadelphia Art Museum, dies at 96

Gehry helped the museum with its "Core Project," a major renovation project that was four years in the making.

1 week ago

the School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education

Philly school board approves new contract for principals; advocates defend educators amid congressional investigation

Principals, safety supervisors and other administrators will receive 3% annual raises as a part of their new contract.

1 week ago

the ferris wheel and flying chair ride
Urban Planning

Wonderland Pier hotel? Ocean City Council opens door to large-scale redevelopment

Business leaders warn of more boardwalk store closures should redevelopment efforts stall, but some residents fear losing the site’s family-friendly identity.

1 week ago

Attendees of the resource fair speak with vendors at their tables during the resource fair
Community

WHYY hosts foster care resources fair as states face foster parent shortage

The number of licensed foster homes across the U.S. is on the decline.

1 week ago

Cars sitting in traffic on a busy street
Politics & Policy

How Trump’s rollbacks to vehicle mileage rules could impact Philly air quality

The Trump administration said it wants to make cars more affordable.

1 week ago

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Members of Montco Community Watch and Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition standing on stage
Politics & Policy

As immigrant detentions spike, Montco activists demand transparency: ‘ICE is burning trust to the ground’

Advocates say federal immigration officials have detained many people in Norristown and have ramped up activity in Abington, Perkiomenville and Ambler, among other areas.

1 week ago

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Courts & Law

Former Montco employee sues county, alleges it violated ADA, committed ‘fraud’ and hid ‘financial mismanagement’

Anthony Olivieri alleges the county did not accommodate his disabilities, saying he had complications from anxiety and depression.

1 week ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware County property taxes could rise 19% in 2026

Residents did not hold back their feelings on absorbing another tax increase. “This feels like déjà vu,” said one Drexel Hill constituent.

1 week ago

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Rapper Meek Mill performs before Game 5 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Holiday tree lightings, Meek Mill, plus the chance to play blackjack with the Philadelphia Flyers in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 4-7: A sensory-friendly ‘The Nutcracker’ performance, George Lopez standup in Philly and a rare book fair.

1 week ago

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The William Way LGBT Community Center
Community

Philly’s William Way has raised the funds to renovate its historic home in Center City

The venerable nonprofit had planned to leave its longtime home on Spruce Street.

1 week ago

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An abandoned car in Philadephia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia has an abandoned vehicle problem. Here’s how you can get deserted cars off your block

For the past four years, the city has received an average of 37,000 abandoned car complaints annually.

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