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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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March Madness in Philly, James Ijames takeover, an interactive wedding planning and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

March 19–22: Gaelic Storm in Delaware, "Night of a 1000 Kates" in Philly and Alice Paul history in South Jersey are among the highlights.

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NCAA March Madness is underway. Here’s how to watch the Philadelphia-area teams

Xfinity Mobile Arena is hosting first-round games Friday and Sunday, while the region’s best teams will be playing across the country.

4 months ago

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side-by-side photos of Erykah Badu and Jay-Z
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Erykah Badu, Jay-Z headlining Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park’s Belmont Plateau

The Roots will serve as Jay-Z’s backing band during his performance Saturday, while Badu will headline Sunday.

4 months ago

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Pope Leo XIV to accept National Constitution Center’s Liberty Medal this summer

The pope will attend the July 3 ceremony via live video link.

4 months ago

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Kun Yang Lin/Dancers rehearsing
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Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers is shutting down. Its closure will impact Philadelphia’s dance world

Kun-Yang Lin turned his headquarters in South Philly into a hub for dancers.

4 months ago

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Will Yip at Memory Music Studios in Philadelphia.
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Studio 2 Extra: producer Will Yip’s South Philly dream studio

Multiple recording studios, a fully stocked bar, and floor to ceiling windows – Will Yip wants to give bands everything he can.

Air Date: March 13, 2026 2:00 pm

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Meg Saligman's mural on the fifth floor of the Ministry of Awe
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Billy Penn

The Ministry of Awe turns a historic bank into a trippy playground of art and oddity

Philly’s newest art space opens tomorrow, packed with moving murals, AI technology, modern art and surreal design.

4 months ago

the band Sweet Pill
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Philly band Sweet Pill releases sophomore album ‘Still There’s a Glow,’ diving into themes of depression and self-reflection

The Philadelphia-based band’s sophomore LP comes after pushing through a period of writer’s block and some restarts in the recording process.

4 months ago

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A sign reads WXPN and another sign reads World Café Live.
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Philadelphia’s World Cafe Live files for bankruptcy

The University City concert venue owes millions of dollars in debt and is facing a possible shutdown and eviction.

4 months ago

Geneviève Perrier and Adam Howard in
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Billy Penn

Double dose of Irish brogue on Philly stages ahead of St. Patrick’s Day

Productions this month at Irish Heritage Theatre Company and Inis Nua Theatre Co. bring a taste of the Emerald Isle to Philly.

4 months ago

Boyz II Men singing
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Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton, an espresso martini crawl, an Oscar watch party and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

March 12–15: Ministry of Awe grand opening in Old City, John Oats in Jersey and Mt. Airy Restaurant Week are among this week’s highlights.

4 months ago

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Solo performer Jennifer Blaine portrays dozens of characters
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Philly arson inspires this one-woman comedy show as a love letter to community

Comedian Jennifer Blaine plays dozens of characters – including Bernie Sanders – as she transforms an arson attack into an ode to her neighbors and the power of resilience.

4 months ago

Pierre Robert posted this photo on social media
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Late WMMR DJ Pierre Robert to be memorialized in Rittenhouse Square

A bench in the Philadelphia DJ’s favorite park will be dedicated to him this spring.

4 months ago

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Studio 2 Extra: Author Namwali Serpell on Toni Morrison

Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg sits down with author and Harvard professor Namwali Serpell to discuss her new book, "On Morrison."

Air Date: March 6, 2026 1:51 pm

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The Stained Glass Project director Kate Crankshaw
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Former UArts glass studio shines as home for nonprofit stained glass organization

The Stained Glass Project is the first organization to move into the former UArts Hamilton Hall post-closure. The organization hosts afterschool and community programming.

4 months ago

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