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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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Food & Drink
Philadelphia

Thanksgiving in Philadelphia: How to get free food or help with donations

Even with SNAP benefits restored, some Philly families will struggle to afford a Thanksgiving dinner.

9 months ago

The SS United States departing Philadelphia
History
Philadelphia
Preservation

Final resting place set for the historic SS United States to become an artificial reef off Florida

It has spent most of this year at the Port of Mobile in Alabama, being scoured to remove chemicals, wiring, plastic and glass.

9 months ago

Crews battling a fire in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

Young siblings among 3 dead after house fire in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park section, mother says

Officials said the fire broke out around 1 a.m. on Tuesday in the 3400 block of Hope Street, and that a 45-year-old woman, a 6-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy died.

9 months ago

street signs at the intersection of 67th and Callowhill streets in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia

For those still out of the loop, here is what ‘6-7’ means

Though the phrase, which comes from a song by Philadelphia rapper Skrilla, may not have one specific meaning, its widespread use in youth culture is unmatched.

10 months ago

Inside St. Hedwig Church in Chester
Pennsylvania
Public Spaces
Religion

Philadelphia Archdiocese relegates St. Hedwig Church in Chester to nonreligious use

The church, founded in 1902, can now be used for nonreligious purposes that are still considered appropriate by the Catholic Church.

10 months ago

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Billy Penn
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Which Philly restaurants will earn a Michelin star? We’ll find out next week

Philly will host the Michelin Guide’s event next Tuesday, which will unveil winners here and in NYC, Boston and Chicago.

10 months ago

The front of Independence Hall
Business
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Liberty Bell will reopen Thursday, flight disruptions may continue: Philly shutdown updates

The 43-day government shutdown ended yesterday. We looked into how and when services like national park access will resume.

10 months ago

Starbucks store
Business
Employment
Philadelphia

Starbucks workers kick off strike in Philadelphia, other U.S. cities on company’s busy Red Cup Day

Starbucks Workers United says the walkout will impact stores in 45 cities, including New York, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and Dallas.

10 months ago

Herr’s potato chips
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Herr’s wants Philly to pick the chip flavors of 2026 with ‘Taste the 250’ contest

The Chester County-based company has opened voting to pick the flavors that will represent “freedom, liberty and unity” on store shelves during 2026’s summer celebrations.

10 months ago

Claire Gunnison earning her wings
Military
Philadelphia

A life of service: Philadelphia Navy veteran leads nonprofit that tackles food insecurity, gun violence

Claire Gunnison served for a decade in the Navy. Now she is working to improve the quality of life of Philadelphians around the city.

10 months ago

Around 200,000 military service members transition out of active-duty service every year.
Studio 2
Military

Veterans Day: Life after military service

Around 200,000 military service members transition out of active-duty service every year. On this Veterans Day, we hear from local heroes sharing stories of coming home.

Air Date: November 11, 2025 12:00 pm

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Participants learning clay techniques on pottery wheels
Military
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Philadelphia veterans find community at Operation Mud

A class at Philadelphia’s Clay Studio connects veterans through creating art.

10 months ago

A SEPTA train
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

Packed cars, cancellations and delay headaches: Regional Rail riders should brace for a rough week

SEPA announced it would curtail service further to reach a Nov. 14 deadline on safety checks.

10 months ago

People participating in a parade in West Philadelphia hold up a sign that reads
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Social Justice

‘Being together is medicine’: West Philly’s Peoplehood Parade marks 25th anniversary milestone

The parade and pageant is a West Philadelphia tradition, featuring participatory theater, handmade puppets and music and dance performances highlighting a number of causes.

10 months ago

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Wyndham Hotel employees strike in Center City, Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Protests
6abc

Wyndham Hotel workers go on strike amid contract negotiations in Center City

Workers are pushing for higher wages, better staffing levels, and improvements to both health care and pension plans.

10 months ago

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