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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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The 28th annual African American Children's Book Fair at the Community College of Philadelphia was held pre-pandemic on Feb. 8, 2020
Arts & Entertainment

After 30 years, African American Children’s Book Fair expands to the Convention Center

After 30 years, the African American Children’s Book Fair has expanded into the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

4 years ago

Damaged radar arrays and other equipment is seen at Ukrainian military facility
Politics & Policy

Russia attacks Ukraine; peace in Europe ‘shattered’

“Russia has embarked on a path of evil, but Ukraine is defending itself and won’t give up its freedom,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tweeted.

4 years ago

File photo: Attorney Mark Pomerantz arrives at Federal Court in New York, Aug. 12, 2002. Pomerantz, one of two prosecutors in charge of the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump, have suddenly resigned throwing the future of the probe into question
Courts & Law

Prosecutors in charge of Trump criminal probe have resigned

The two prosecutors in charge of the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump have suddenly resigned.

4 years ago

A Ukrainian serviceman stands at his position at the line of separation between Ukraine-held territory and rebel-held territory near Svitlodarsk, eastern Ukraine, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. U.S. President Joe Biden announced the U.S. was ordering heavy financial sanctions against Russia, declaring that Moscow had flagrantly violated international law in what he called the
Politics & Policy

Ukrainian lawmakers approve nationwide state of emergency

Ukrainian lawmakers approved President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decree that imposes the measure for 30 days starting Thursday.

4 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks during the state's COVID briefing on Feb. 23, 2022. (Screen shot/New Jersey)
Health

COVID-19 briefings to end in New Jersey two years after first reported case

Two years after the first COVID-19 case reported in the Garden State, Gov. Phil Murphy will end regular scheduled briefings on March 4.

4 years ago

Radnor Elementary School (6abc)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Radnor Township School District votes to make masks optional, other districts switching plans too

"It's time we stop the madness," one Radnor parent said.

4 years ago

The Pa. Supreme Court in Harrisburg. (Christine Baker/PennLive)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pa. Supreme Court picks new congressional map designed to cause ‘least change’

The map draws two Republican congressmen into the same district, preserves the voter base of most other incumbents, and offers three toss-up districts.

4 years ago

The garden at the North Philly Peace Park. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Why the Philly Peace Park sees a string of devastating burglaries as an ‘opportunity’

The nonprofit is not pressing charges after essential farming equipment was stolen, opting instead for a community-based solution to a string of burglaries.

4 years ago

A police officer drives in Philadelphia
Courts & Law

‘This is absolute insanity’: Philly police union sues to strike down ‘Driving Equality’ law

The Fraternal Order of Police says the law is ‘wholly preempted’ by state law

4 years ago

Firefighters work at the scene of forest fire near Kyuyorelyakh village
Science

As wildfires worsen globally, governments are unprepared, UN warns

The western U.S. is already seeing more blazes, and the likelihood of catastrophic wildfires globally could increase more than 50% by the turn of the century.

4 years ago

A gambler smokes while playing a slot machine
Money

Report: Atlantic City casino smoking ban may cost 2,500 jobs

The Casino Association of New Jersey commissioned the report, which determined that smokers, who account for 21% of Atlantic City gamblers, are worth more to casinos.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Deputy Chief Operating Officer Oz Hill takes questions from parents of Paul Robeson High School students.
Education
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Parents, students, teachers at Philly’s Paul Robeson High protest building conditions

“When do the risks become too great for our children?” asked parent Sherice Workman.

4 years ago

A Ukrainian army officer looks at his phone in a local train
Politics & Policy

Russia evacuates embassy in Ukraine as crisis escalates

Hopes for a diplomatic way out of a new, potentially devastating war in Europe appeared all but sunk as the U.S. and key European allies accused Moscow of crossing a red line.

4 years ago

Hundreds arrive at Pennsauken Community Rec Center
Politics & Policy

New Jersey has struggled for centuries to talk about reparations. Can that change in 2022?

For decades, Black state lawmakers have tried unsuccessfully to move legislation that would require New Jersey to talk about reparations.

4 years ago

Color image of a gavel in a courtroom.
Courts & Law

New road map to improve diversity among Delaware lawyers, judges

Just 10.6% of Delaware judges are Black men or women, far below the state demographics, with Black residents making up 22% of the population.

4 years ago

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