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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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A major highway in Pennsylvania has reopened following a crash involving more than a dozen cars.

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Philadelphia Basketball Hall of Fame held an induction for its 2017 class Tuesday Dec. 27 at the HERO Community Center, located at 17th and Tioga streets (Abdul Sulayman/Tribune Chief Photographer)
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NewsWorks Tonight, December 29, 2017

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