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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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Bob Menendez arriving at the courthouse
Courts & Law

Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case

A defiant Menendez has said allegations that he abused his power to line his pockets are baseless.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia Phillies pose after clinching a wild-card playoff spot, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Community

Phillies clinch NL wild-card berth, head to postseason for second straight year

To be sure: The team's official postseason song “Dancing On My Own” was cranked to full volume.

3 years ago

Ransacked liquor store
Courts & Law

Over 50 arrested after mobs ransacked Philadelphia stores. Dozens of liquor outlets are shut down

Several police commanders said the store ransacking wasn't connected to earlier demonstrations over the police killing of Eddie Irizarry.

3 years ago

A Philadelphia Police Department cruiser is seen traveling down a Philly street.
Courts & Law

Former PPD officer charged with sexually abusing minors had history of citizen complaints

PPD records show there were 12 citizen complaints against Patrick Heron before 2018. He’s set to face trial for more than 200 criminal charges related to sexual offenses.

3 years ago

Emmanuel Bussie speaks to a group of volunteers.
Community

Operation Hug the Block marches on: Late-night Peace Patrols, community safety, and a City Council promise

On Monday, 12 City Council members voiced their support for the project, following an attempt by an unknown person to scare away volunteers on patrol in Kensington.

3 years ago

Nathalie Bessette poses for a photo outdoors.
Education

‘Saddled with debt’: As student loan repayments loom, many Philly-area borrowers aren’t ready

After a payment freeze of more than three years, borrowers face an uncertain future.

3 years ago

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Protesters hold signs that read
Community

‘Say his name’: Hundreds flood Philly streets after judge dismisses charges in police killing of Eddie Irizarry Jr.

"These buildings ... they don't need your protection,” Mike Africa Jr. said of police. “Who needs your protection is people like Eddie.”

3 years ago

Listen 1:20
A bulldozer on a beach
Weather

Ophelia’s remnants continue to damage N.J. and Del. beaches with flooding and erosion

Remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia continue to cause high winds, flooding, and beach erosion along the Delaware and New Jersey beaches.

3 years ago

Police footage of officer assaulting teenager
Courts & Law

A ‘ding, dong, ditch’ prank was played on a Delaware trooper. Prosecutors say he then fractured the eye socket of a handcuffed teen who kicked his door

Cpl. Dempsey Walters was suspended the day after the alleged crimes last month. The indictment said one teen victim had nothing to do with the prank.

3 years ago

Listen 1:34
Trump speaks at a podium.
Courts & Law

Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire

The ruling resolves the key claim in Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit, but six others remain.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden joins striking United Auto Workers on the picket line
Politics & Policy

Biden urges striking auto workers to ‘stick with it’ in picket line visit unparalleled in history

Labor historians say they cannot recall an instance when a sitting president has joined an ongoing strike, even during the tenures of the more ardent pro-union presidents.

3 years ago

Striking writers take part in a rally in front of Paramount Pictures studio, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. A tentative deal was reached, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, to end Hollywood’s writers strike after nearly five months.
Politics & Policy

Striking Hollywood actors vote to authorize new walkout against video game makers

The announcement came ahead of more talks planned for Tuesday.

3 years ago

The Amazon logo is photographed at the Vivatech show in Paris, on June 15, 2023
Courts & Law

Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers

The complaint is the result of a years-long investigation into Amazon’s businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges brought against the company.

3 years ago

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., leaves the chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Sept. 19, 2023.
Politics & Policy

Congress is moving into crisis mode as time runs short to avoid a government shutdown

The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a package of government funding bills, but it’s not at all clear that McCarthy has the support needed.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts, center, scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Tampa, Fla.
Community

The Philadelphia Eagles’ ‘tush push’ is becoming the NFL’s most unstoppable play

It almost always works. Even when it doesn’t, the Eagles do it again.

3 years ago

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