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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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Bethlehem's Moravian Church settlement is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (@LVEDC/X)
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Bethlehem’s Moravian Church settlement added to list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The 10-acre settlement joins Philadelphia’s Independence Hall and Stewart Township’s Fallingwater on the list.

2 years ago

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Several cats under the bed
Animals
Pennsylvania
6abc

33 cats, 3 dogs rescued from deplorable conditions inside Bucks County hotel room

Images show the cats huddled together underneath the bed where they lived for months.

2 years ago

A close-up of a rock found inside a cave in Buckingham Township. The
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Pennsylvania
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A stone discovered in a Bucks County cave brings the Doan Gang legend closer to the truth

A carved stone was recently discovered in a Bucks County cave. It is evidence of movements by a Bucks County band of Revolutionary outlaws.

2 years ago

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ackie Joyner-Kersee
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Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee inspires Philly business leaders ahead of Paris Games

The women’s heptathlon world record holder and U.S. long jump great talked about overcoming adversity on and off the track.

2 years ago

Joey Horton at the obstacle course
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

‘You’ll come close to death — but you won’t die’: Firefighters take on the toughest 2 minutes in sports in Chesco

Firefighters from near and far descended on Chester County for day one of the 2024 Northeast Regional Classic of the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series.

2 years ago

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Wells Fargo Center
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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

The Wells Fargo Center is getting renamed. Now’s your chance: Name that jawn!

The banking giant is not renewing its naming rights deal after August 2025. But what would a good replacement be?

2 years ago

The Wells Fargo Center
Business
Philadelphia
Sports
6abc

Wells Fargo planning to drop name from South Philadelphia sports arena

The financial services company says it will take its name off the sports arena next year when its contract expires.

2 years ago

Public transportation users join in a discussion on their experiences with and desires for local transit service at WHYY News' Bridging Blocks event at the Haddington Public Library on Tuesday. (Gabriel Donahue/WHYY)
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Philadelphia
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Riders discuss possibilities, shortfalls of public transit at Bridging Blocks event

In the second of three conversations, participants of WHYY News’ Bridging Blocks asked for reliable transit and funding for the region’s public transportation.

2 years ago

street sign for Avenue of the States
Architecture & Design
Business
Government
Pennsylvania

City of Chester offers eligible business owners up to $50,000 to beautify their facades

Pennsylvania’s oldest city is long overdue for a makeover — and officials want to foot the bill.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in San Francisco.
New Jersey
Sports
6abc

New Jersey officials vying for Philadelphia 76ers to open new arena in Garden State

The Sixers already moved their practice facility and corporate headquarters to Camden in 2016.

2 years ago

The scene from a mass shooting in West Philadelphia July 21, 2024. (6abc)
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Gun Violence
Philadelphia

3 dead, 6 injured in West Philadelphia mass shooting

The shooting is believed to have stemmed from a fight at a large gathering with reportedly more than 100 people.

2 years ago

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Homes in North Camden, N.J.
Housing
New Jersey
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A Camden program is helping lower-wage earners become homeowners

An organization founded by a priest in Camden, NJ is giving lower-income wage-earners a chance to become homeowners.

2 years ago

Busy intersection
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Streets & Roads
Transportation
Billy Penn

A deadly day in Philly for cyclist, pedestrian

A CHOP resident was among the victims of vehicular violence in the city Wednesday. A vigil for those killed will be held Sunday.

2 years ago

A puppy from the Brandywine Valley SPCA is seen in a file photo.
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Delaware
Public Health

Dog flu outbreak halts out-of-state transports at Delaware animal shelters

The suspension of out-of-state transports comes at a time when many Delaware Valley animal shelters are grappling with overcrowding.

2 years ago

A traveler moves through the Philadelphia International Airport
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Philadelphia
Technology

How is the Philly area impacted by the global IT outage? Here’s what to know

Millions of people worldwide are impacted by an IT outage that has affected airlines, banks and hospitals. Here’s what we know so far.

2 years ago

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