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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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East Falls Historical Society to honor Kelly family with state marker

A grant has been given to the East Falls Historical Society (EFHS) for a state marker to honor the Kelly Family of East Falls. The ...

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Dave Davies: Off Mic

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Rezoning for large apartment complex near Philly airport tabled for further talks

A zoning change that would allow 35 acres in Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood, near the airport, to be developed into a 722-uni ...

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Low enrollment threatens viabilty of St. Blaise Regional School in Manayunk

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East Falls civic votes in favor of establishing a ‘Friends of Mifflin’ group

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Ok, I’ll admit . . . choosing 100 things to do before September sounded way too ambitious for our (slacker) version of summer. &nbs ...

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Obama raises money, rallies supporters at Franklin Institute

President Obama visited the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia last night for a campaign fundraiser. President Obama told the crow ...

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Councilwoman Bass introduces President Obama at Philly fundraiser Tuesday

Eighth District Philadelphia City Councilwoman Cindy Bass had the honor of introducing President Barack Obama  at his Philadelphia f ...

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Chestnut Hill Parking Foundation releases ‘How to pay’ video

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Frankford Quicky Mart owners apply for liquor license

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