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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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Rutgers board votes to bump tuition and fees by 2.2%

In what’s expected to be the lowest increase among four-year public institutions in New Jersey, the Rutgers University Board of Gov ...

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The temporary garden installed last month in Rittenhouse Square had to shut down due to Wednesday’s unbearable heat. Created ...

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After a two-year review of the practice of banning gays, the Boy Scouts of America declared Tuesday t ...

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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s Philadelphia office has issued a heat warning this week. A year after ...

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Taxpayers help pay for renovations at new home of Inquirer and Daily News

Taxpayers are footing the bill for some of the renovations to the new home of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News at the former Stra ...

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Nominees announced for 2012 Philly Vendy Awards

And the nominees are. . . tacos, barbecue, arepas, cupcakes and more. The Vendy Awards are back for another year, and ...

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Jail possible in N.J. for texting drivers in accidents with injuries

Another measure aimed at cracking down on the use of cell phones while driving has been signed into law in New Jersey. Instead of ...

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Deep, dangerous hole in a Germantown sidewalk has finally been repaired

For at least four months, the sidewalk in front of 4805 Greene St. in Germantown had been impassable. This was because of a hole w ...

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Pastorius Park concert featuring Runa will be held indoors due to weather

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After FBI raid on his home, Trenton mayor denies wrongdoing

The mayor of Trenton is denying he did anything wrong after FBI agents raided his home in the middle of the night. Mayor Tony Mack ...

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Complicated task of redecking middle lanes of Walt Whitman Bridge begins

And so begins the task of redecking the middle lane of the Walt Whitman Bridge. The three outside lanes heading into New Jersey ha ...

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Abington and Holy Redeemer health systems abandon plan for partnership

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Delaware youth counselor faces charges of assault, offensive touching

A physical altercation with a 12-year-old resident of a Delaware psychiatric facility has led to charges against a counselor. 37-y ...

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