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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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Former Philadelphia Phillies first basement Ryan Howard shakes the hands of children
Community

MLB All-Star legacy project to expand North Philly literacy hub Tree House Books

The 21-year-old nonprofit plans to expand into two additional floors after demand for its free literacy programs created waiting lists.

9 hours ago

Side of Centennial School District Mobile Lunch Bus
Education

Centennial School District launches summer lunch bus

Bensalem Township School District’s summer lunch program inspired Centennial’s initiative.

3 days ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, left, and her counterpart
Community

Philadelphia students step into City Hall simulation to tackle World Cup investment, city challenges

Mayor Cherelle Parker urged the YMCA youth summit to be “architects of solutions,” with teens acting as mayor, council members, reporters and advocates.

4 weeks ago

Studio 2
Lifestyle

The case for a throwback summer

Remember when "going outside" was the only summer plan? From the snacks, to hangouts, to one-hit wonders that defined summer, we're throwing it back to simpler low-tech times.

Air Date: June 17, 2026 12:00 pm

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Arts & Entertainment

‘Great cities invest in their children’: Philadelphia designated world’s first Playful Learning City

Low-impact prompts to encourage creative play are sprinkled around high-traffic areas of Center City.

1 month ago

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From left, Julie Silverbook of the National Constitution Center moderated a discussion with Janie Nitze and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch about their children's book,
Community

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch brings his vision of Revolutionary heroism to Philadelphia ahead of America’s 250th

Gorsuch and co-author Janie Nitze discussed their new children's book, “Heroes of 1776,” and the lessons the country’s founding era still offers today.

1 month ago

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Studio 2
Health

The Big Fix: getting kids off screens

Can we make technology safer and healthier for kids and teens? Do social media and phone bans actually work? And who should be responsible for setting the boundaries?

Air Date: May 27, 2026 12:00 pm

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Kara McPeak holds her nearly 4-week-old son
Health

New Jersey is on track to become the first state to provide free universal postpartum home visits to all families

Family Connects NJ offers at least one free home health visit to all families with newborns. Services will be offered in all 21 counties by January 2027.

2 months ago

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Bryan poses for a photo outdoors.
Health

A Swedesboro family turned to weight-loss surgery for their 15-year-old son. As childhood obesity rises, it can be a viable option

Bariatric and metabolic surgery has proven safe and effective in treating teens for obesity, but less than 1% of eligible patients get the procedure.

3 months ago

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a child reading a book
Community

N.J. doctors say immigration enforcement is raising anxiety in young children. Here’s how parents can help

Experts recommend parents and caregivers read out loud to babies and young children.

4 months ago

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File: The ChatGPT app icon is seen on a smartphone screen
Science

How does AI affect child development? CHOP researchers say safeguards are needed

Researchers found AI could help with creativity and education, but that it can confuse young children and generate harmful misinformation.

4 months ago

Listen 1:21
Jayden Jiang, a sixth grader at Girard Academic Music Program, holds up a sign showing he won the WHYY-Billy Penn Philadelphia Regional Spelling Bee
Community

Sixth grader wins Philadelphia regional spelling bee, heads to Scripps national competition

For the third year in a row, Jayden Jiang, a sixth grader at Girard Academic Music Program, took home the regional title.

4 months ago

Listen 1:07
Yona Yurwit acts as judge in the trial
Community

Philly teens get hands-on civics experience with a ‘Demon Slayer’ mock trial

Philadelphia students participated in the manga-inspired mock trial and learned the inner workings of the legal process at Parkway Central Library.

4 months ago

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.
Money

Trump child savings accounts: What they are, who they can help and their impact on wealth inequality

Trump Accounts — or 530A investment accounts — stem from a concept called “baby bonds,” which the creators hoped would reduce the racial wealth gap.

4 months ago

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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

How American children became picky eaters

American children used to be adventurous eaters. Why has kids’ food become so bland? And why are so many fussy about what’s on their plates?

Air Date: February 27, 2026 12:00 pm

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