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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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A group of people onstage stand in a kitchen.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly sandwich shops take cues from ‘Clyde’s,’ a new play at Arden Theatre

A new play by the Pulitzer-winning Lynn Nottage, opening at the Arden Theatre, has inspired local sandwich shops to take risks.

3 years ago

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A dead whale on a beach
Science

Researchers are looking for answers amid spike in beached whales at the Jersey Shore

Several whales have been found washed ashore on the East Coast. Researchers think vessels are to blame.

3 years ago

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first half of the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals
Arts & Entertainment

Chiefs top Bengals 23-20 on last-second kick for AFC title

They advanced to play the Philadelphia Eagles in their third Super Bowl in four years.

3 years ago

Thousands lined Broad St. to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles' NFC Championship victory
Community

Fans celebrate in the streets as the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl bound

The Philadelphia Eagles will play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12 in Glendale, Ariz.

3 years ago

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia kisses the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the men's singles final at the Australian Open
Arts & Entertainment

Novak Djokovic claims 10th Australian Open title, 22nd Slam

His 10th trophy in Australia adds to a record he already held and his 22 major championships are tied with Rafael Nadal for the most by a man in the history of tennis.

3 years ago

A row of screens are displayed in a gallery.
Arts & Entertainment

‘Bo Bardi-mania’: British artist Isaac Julien returns to Philly ‘entangled’ in a Brazilian architect

The British video artist returns to Philly with his second installation in a year, about the Brazilian modernist who transformed São Paulo.

3 years ago

DeMeco Ryans speaks from a podium.
Community

NFC title game a Philly reunion for 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans

DeMeco Ryans might be in San Francisco, but he still has some influence in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Jalen Hurts prepares to throw a football.
Community

Hurts, Purdy set for college-era rematch in NFC title tilt

The two met in November 2019, when Hurts was the QB for Oklahoma and Purdy was the QB for Iowa State.

3 years ago

The statue of Christopher Columbus at Marconi Plaza
Courts & Law

Dismissal of lawsuit over Philadelphia’s Columbus Day name change upheld

A U.S. District judge ruled a year ago that the council member and three Italian American heritage groups suing hadn’t been harmed by Mayor Jim Kenney’s executive order.

3 years ago

People hold up signs protesting the police killing of Tyre Nichols.
Community

Memphis police video leaves many unanswered questions

The nation and the city of Memphis are struggling to come to grips with video showing five disgraced police officers pummeling Tyre Nichols.

3 years ago

An up-close image of Jerry Blavat.
Community
6abc

Thousands attend Celebration of Life for legendary Philly DJ Jerry Blavat

"Jerry wished for a big celebration of life," his family's statement said. "And we have a big one planned."

3 years ago

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus holds the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Trophy after defeating Elena Rybakina
Arts & Entertainment

Aryna Sabalenka wins 1st Grand Slam title at Australian Open

The only set she has dropped all season was the opener on Saturday against Wimbledon champion Rybakina.

3 years ago

A view of a sign for a correctional facility.
Community

Delaware County making significant gains in reducing prison population

Several years ago, Delaware County was “incarcerating at levels that were unmatched across the state.” Now, county officials say they have changed course.

3 years ago

A woman is comforted by a man standing next to her.
Community

Memphis authorities release video in Tyre Nichols’ death

Video showing five Memphis officers beating a Black man has been made public.

3 years ago

A view of a school building from afar on a cloudy day
Community

Clock Tower Schools will reopen Glen Mills with additional oversight, says DHS

Officials say Clock Tower Schools is a new entity, even though it includes people who worked for Glen Mills Schools, which closed in 2019 due to abuse allegations.

3 years ago

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