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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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Health

Largest grant in Delaware State’s history to fund health inequity research

A five-year, $18.36 million research grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund DSU’s research into health disparities.

3 years ago

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Community

D.C. police turn to Philly to find new recruits

D.C. Metro police offer better pay and an incentive for potential new cops to move from Philly to Washington, D.C.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania state House of Representatives' impeachment managers Reps. Craig Williams, at podium, accompanied by Tim Bonner, and Jared Solomon reads the articles of impeachment against Philadelphia's Democratic district attorney, Larry Krasner, in the Senate chamber at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. House Republicans earlier this month approved seven articles of impeachment, which will be heard in a Senate trial. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Senate to put Philly DA Larry Krasner on trial

The Pa. state Senate is beginning what could be a long, partisan process of considering whether to force Philadelphia Democratic District Attorney Larry Krasner from office.

3 years ago

A man protests outside the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors auditorium prior to the board's general election canvass meeting, Nov. 28, 2022, in Phoenix.
Politics & Policy

Election certification delays few, but a ‘test run’ for 2024

In Pennsylvania, a handful of the state's 67 counties have delayed certification because of recounts demanded by local conspiracy theorists in scattered precincts.

3 years ago

Philadelphia election workers process mail and absentee ballots for the 2020 general election
Politics & Policy

Recount efforts hold up Pennsylvania election certifications

Challenges organized or supported by conservative groups are being pursued weeks after the election without evidence of problems that might change the results.

3 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s past meets its future in the final show at the Neon Museum

“Philly Based” features works by 13 contemporary transplants to Philadelphia, set against neon signs from the city’s past.

3 years ago

Hydraulic fracturing opponents, including Ray Kemble of Dimock, Pa., front, demonstrate before Gov, -elect Tom Wolf takes the oath of office to become the 47th governor of Pennsylvania, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Courts & Law

‘Gasland’ driller will pay millions for new water system in Dimock

Cabot Oil and Gas admits responsibility for contaminating drinking water wells.

3 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner speaking at a press conference on Monday, August 22, 2022. (Tom MacDonald / WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly DA Krasner calls for longer sentence for Eric Ruch over Dennis Plowden killing

DA Krasner filed a motion to reconsider the sentencing, claiming the current sentence of 11.5 to 23 months is well below recommended guidelines.

3 years ago

Christian Pulisic of the United States scores his side's opening goal during the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Arts & Entertainment

Pulisic goal advances U.S. in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran

The Americans play the Netherlands on Saturday with the chance to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.

3 years ago

Kira Kinsman explains the transformation of the building. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community

Philly’s William Way LGBT Community Center will undergo $2.5 million expansion

The facility will create office space and barrier-free facilities with the $2.5 million dollars in state grant money.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Rejecting undated mail ballots disproportionately impacts communities of color in Pa., data shows

During the 2022 PA election, counties weren't allowed to count undated or incorrectly dated mail ballots.

3 years ago

A bus of asylum-seekers at Philadelphia's 30th Street Station
Community

How you can help people seeking asylum in Philadelphia

Officials are encouraging residents to donate to the city’s Welcoming Fund, which will disperse money to local nonprofits to aid asylum-seekers.

3 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Community

‘I’m just in survival mode’: UC Townhomes deadline looms as mother searches for affordable housing

Rasheda Alexander has roughly two months to move out of University City Townhomes in West Philadelphia.

3 years ago

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Community

A new app aims to ‘rescue’ food to help Delawareans in need

Delaware’s 302 Food Rescue app will use volunteers to collect unused food from groceries, restaurants, and elsewhere to deliver to agencies serving those in need.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Temperature check: 2023 Mercer County executive race could come down to which popular Democrat should lead

Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes could be challenged for re-election by his friend, former Trenton Mayor Doug Palmer.

3 years ago

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