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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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“Piensan que no eres nadie”: Activistas por la vivienda afirman que las personas sin hogar de Wilmington afrontan la escasez de camas en albergues y redadas policiales.

Los defensores afirman que la falta de camas en los albergues está obligando a la gente a dormir al aire libre.

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Young adults turn to Quakers’ silent worship to offset — and cope with — a noisy world

There’s been an unprecedented surge in the numbers of attendees at Sunday worship at the Quaker Arch Street Meeting House in Old City Philadelphia.

11 months ago

The University of Delaware campus in Newark.
Delaware
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Hillel at the University of Delaware breaks ground on new $12M Jewish student center to meet growing community needs

The new 18,000-square-foot Kristol Center for Jewish Life will feature study rooms, lounges, a kosher kitchen and space for 250 students.

11 months ago

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Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick
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Philadelphia
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Michael Vick sparked protests when he joined the Eagles in ’09. Some fans can’t forgive his cruelty

Michael Vick's signing with the Eagles in 2009 sparked outrage among fans due to his dogfighting conviction. Some fans have moved on, but others remain upset.

11 months ago

Pierre Robert
Media
Music
Philadelphia

Philly DJ Pierre Robert, the ‘heart and soul of WMMR,’ has died

One of the most recognized voices in the region, Robert spent 44 years on the air in Philadelphia, all with WMMR.

11 months ago

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Explainers
Food & Drink
New Jersey

130,000 South Jersey residents rely on SNAP. Here’s how to find alternative food resources — and how to help — amid the government shutdown

About 1 in 8 Americans relies on the food assistance program. Among them are more than 800,000 New Jerseyans, with approximately 75,000 recipients in Camden County.

11 months ago

A worker drops liquid chocolate onto sprinkles
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Politics

Here’s why Philadelphia chocolatiers are optimistic despite inflation

Cocoa prices are climbing but Philly’s Craft Chocolate Makers say they are not worried about losing customers.

11 months ago

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Government Accountability
Income Inequality
Pennsylvania
WITF

‘Now I have nothing’: Pennsylvanians expect hardship without SNAP

Gov. Josh Shapiro joins Democrats’ lawsuit for emergency SNAP funds amid government shutdown.

11 months ago

The New Jersey American Water building in Camden
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Infrastructure
Pennsylvania

American Water, Essential Utilities to merge, creating $40B public water utility

The combined company will serve more than 2,000 communities, with customer prices set to remain the same.

11 months ago

TSA workers and air traffic controllers just missed their first full paycheck
Employment
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

‘On a scale of 1 to 10, we’re a negative-2’: Airport workers struggle amid shutdown

As the federal government’s shutdown continues into a fourth week, TSA workers in Philly are feeling the effects.

11 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Philadelphia
Sports

Why the Philadelphia Eagles’ ‘tush push’ play is causing such a stir

The Philadelphia Eagles have perfected the "tush push" play, but opponents and officials struggle to counter it.

11 months ago

Congregate meals bring senior center members together
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Community garden feeds aging adults’ need for good nutrition and good company

Gardening clubs and nutrition programs are just a few of the supports the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging offers to seniors in the city.

11 months ago

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Community Events
History
Philadelphia

Philadelphia marks 30th anniversary of Million Man March as reminder to ‘always push back against injustice’

The 1995 march in the nation’s capital called on Black men to unite to work toward social and civic change.

11 months ago

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Gun Violence
Pennsylvania
6abc

1 dead, 6 injured after shooting during homecoming celebration at Lincoln University

A person was detained, said Chester County's district attorney, adding that it was possible that there might be another shooter. Classes will be suspended Monday.

11 months ago

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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
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Philly activists mark 100th peace vigil for Gaza outside of Sen. John Fetterman’s Old City office

Protesters called on Fetterman to stop military aid to Israel and speak up in support of aid to Gaza.

11 months ago

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