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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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Pa. Senate passes limited voucher bill

The state Senate has passed a proposal to create vouchers for 17 school districts in 11 counties throughout Pennsylvania. The plan ...

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Philly Council calls for restoration of six neighborhood zoning overlays

It looks like several neighborhoods, including East Falls and Germantown, will get to keep their zoning overlays — for now. ...

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Drexel, Academy of Natural Sciences join forces

Drexel University and the Academy of Natural Sciences have tied the knot. The Academy has changed its name to the Academy of Natur ...

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Wegmans recalls pine nuts for possible salmonella contamination

Wegmans Food Markets has issued a recall on pine nut sold in stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and three other East Coast states. ...

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Baseball showdown in Delaware court postponed

The Associate Press reports the Monday showdown over Frank McCourt’s divorce finances and its connection with the Los Angeles Dodge ...

15 years ago

Citizen testimony on Pa. natural gas industry: Slow drilling down

A citizens group has come up with recommendations for the state’s growing natural gas industry. But it remains to be seen if public ...

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Police: Most felonies in the 39th District occur during the day shift

October’s total for felony crimes in Philadelphia’s 39th Police District is on pace to match September’s figure. ...

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Philabundance asking trick-or-treaters to collect coins, not candy

When you and your kid trudge up your neighbor’s steps Monday night, weighed down by a bulging pillow case and super hero costume wi ...

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Drexel astronauts talk about future of space program at alma mater

Two Drexel astronaut alumni reminisced on the discontinued space shuttle program and spoke about the future of human space exploration We ...

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FDA: Eat black licorice in moderation

For the few of you out there who enjoy black licorice, the Food & ...

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Applications increase for N.J. mail-in ballots

The deadline is approaching to obtain a mail-in ballot for the Nov. 8 election in New Jersey. Tuesday is the last day to send in a ...

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Could you get a grace period when paying a Philadelphia parking ticket?

A Philadelphia City Councilman wants to grant drivers a short grace period before a parking ticket gets compounded with an extra fine.&nb ...

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Philadelphia steps up efforts against blight

The city of Philadelphia is planning a major crackdown on blight. Mayor Michael Nutter stood outside a blighted property in Port Richmond ...

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University of Pennsylvania historian joins Pulitzer Prize board

A position on the Pulitzer Pride board pretty much means you won’t be chosen for the prestigious award. That’s not something ...

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N.J. economy may take years to recover

Job growth in New Jersey is expected to be slow for several more years. Employment in the Garden State is higher than last year an ...

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