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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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How Philly Fashion Week has expanded access to an industry once reserved for insiders and celebrities

For two decades, the event has become a launchpad for local designers, turning a grassroots experiment into an enduring creative institution.

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Philly’s DA announces plans to charge 19 people accused in deadly gang shootings tied to ‘violent drill rap’

Prosecutors allege the rival gangs created music videos about the shootings and used the YouTube ad revenue to fund further crimes.

4 days ago

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Philadelphia opens an LGBTQ+ tourism center in the Gayborhood

The Philly Pride Visitor Center offers advice for things to explore in the city and across Pennsylvania, along with a serving of local LGBTQ+ history.

4 days ago

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New Philly tool provides ‘one-stop shop’ for critical HIV resources

The Philadelphia HIV Resource Finder can help those interested in HIV treatment find it and prevention resources throughout the city.

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Winter blues got you down? Plant native blooms in time for spring with Philly’s favorite squid scientist

Local butterflies and bees need more homes. Philly’s science community has some creative solutions.

5 days ago

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A Medicare prescription payment plan can help seniors afford their medications, but few know about it, say Philly researchers

The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan allows seniors to spread the cost of their prescriptions as monthly payments throughout the year.

5 days ago

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Photos: Philadelphia and New Jersey transform into a winter wonderland after latest snowstorm

Here’s how the winter storm looked on the ground.

6 days ago

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Snowfall breaks daily records in Pa., Del. and N.J.

But meteorologists say records for total snowfall during a single snowstorm or winter are unlikely to fall.

6 days ago

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Mayor Parker defends her governing style in passionate Black History Month speech

Mayor Cherelle Parker said she hides her “love” for immigrants and vulnerable residents to protect federal funding.

6 days ago

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Philadelphia snow updates: Snowfall totals; schools to stay virtual Tuesday; widespread power outages; latest forecast

Parts of Philadelphia have already seen over 12 inches of snow. Here’s everything you need to know.

6 days ago

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Nation’s oldest hospital in Philadelphia will turn its original building into a museum to mark America’s 250th birthday

Pennsylvania Hospital, founded in 1751, treated patients in the Pine Building. The museum will feature the original surgical theater and other exhibits.

6 days ago

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Philadelphia’s Chinatown brought ‘big fire energy’ to Lunar New Year Parade just hours ahead of forecasted blizzard

Before the rain turned to snow Sunday, thousands packed Philly’s Chinatown for the parade celebrating the Year of the Horse.

1 week ago

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Vote That Jawn amplifies Philadelphia youth voices to help get their peers to the polls

The organization uses writing, poetry and art to engage with younger voters and get them excited about civic engagement.

1 week ago

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Philadelphia storm updates: Snow emergency in effect amid rare blizzard warning; latest forecast

Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are gearing up for significant snowfall from Sunday through Monday, along with powerful winds. Here’s everything you need to know.

1 week ago

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Historic Philadelphia expands Revolutionary War performers for America’s 250th celebrations

Historic Philadelphia has hired more performers to populate Old City for the semiquincentennial.

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