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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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NewsWorks Tonight, February 1, 2018

It’s possible the upcoming redistricting will eliminate one of Philadelphia’s Congressional districts. Despite diversity effo ...

Air Date: February 1, 2018

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PSPCA staff member Janet Schulze holds Emerald.(Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Pups don Eagles colors to support all Philly ‘underdogs’

The jackets were made by Boathouse Sports, a Philadelphia-based company with a factory about half a mile from the SPCA on Erie Avenue.

8 years ago

Yolanda McNair, (center), is pictured with Kimberly Griffin, (left), and Madge Penny Morgan. McNair will join others at the Take a Knee Conference taking place this Super Bowl weekend. (Yolanda McNair)
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Mothers hope to shine NFL spotlight on police violence

The purpose of the conference is to deepen the public's understanding of police shootings, racism and the right to protest.

8 years ago

Benjamin Franklin, in all his glory — and ready for a win on Sunday (American Philosophical Society)
Lifestyle

Two learned societies make a smart bet on Super Bowl

Philly's American Philosophical Society takes on Cambridge's American Society of Arts and Sciences. It's Ben Franklin vs. John Adams all over again.

8 years ago

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NewsWorks Tonight, January 31, 2018

Philadelphia Congressman Bob Brady announces he won’t seek re-election. The Department of Justice declines to re-try Senator Bob Me ...

Air Date: January 31, 2018

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Eagles fans receive free Eagles tattoos Wednesday morning at Moo Tattoo on South Street. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Getting some skin in the game, fans line up for Eagles tattoos

Fans take advantage of free ink offer to show their support for the Birds. No one, however, actually bled green.

8 years ago

Herman Douglas wears a Colin Kaepernick T-shirt to show his support for the former NFL quarterback turned activist. (Darryl Murphy/for WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Community

With Eagles in Super Bowl, some Philly fans stick with NFL boycott and some punt

After season of protesting the NFL's treatment of Colin Kaepernick, some Philadelphia fans are steeling themselves to ignore the big game featuring the hometown team.

8 years ago

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Fans celebrate outside Lincoln Financial Field after the NFL football NFC championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 38-7 to advance to Super Bowl LII. (Matt Slocum/AP Photo)
NewsWorks Tonight
Community

Offensive reputation gets Eagles fans a bit defensive

Some say it's just a few bad apples. Others point to fisticuffs directed at police horses.

8 years ago

Listen 4:37
PMA staff gathers to sing the Eagles Fight Song ahead of the Super Bowl. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Museum of Art to trash talk Museum of Fine Arts in Boston

The rivalry between Philadelphia and Boston expanded today on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

8 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles players take pictures during NFL football Super Bowl 52 Opening Night Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, at the Xcel Center in St. Paul, Minn.
Lifestyle

Eagles, Patriots tackle the serious and silly at media night

As the first official day of Super Bowl week came to an end, the Eagles' underdog status was further cemented in how much attention went to Patriots.

8 years ago

A Betsy Ross reenactor sews an Eagles flag the Monday before the Philadelphia football team heads to the Super Bowl.
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Betsy Ross sews Eagles flag, needles Patriots at historic Philadelphia site

For Monday only, an Eagles flag is flying at Philadelphia's historic Betsy Ross House in place of the traditional 13-star flag.

8 years ago

Members of the Cleveland Indians wear uniforms featuring mascot Chief Wahoo as they stand on the field for the national anthem before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Monday, June 19, 2017.
Lifestyle

Cleveland Indians removing Chief Wahoo logo from game uniforms in 2019

The polarizing mascot is coming off the team's jersey sleeves and caps starting in the 2019 season, a move that will end Chief Wahoo's presence on the field.

8 years ago

Lauren Bruton and Erin Lynch helped stencil 10 lawns with the Eagles logo
Lifestyle

Eagles fans show team pride on their lawns

One Delaware County man is helping others mark their lawns with Eagles pride.

8 years ago

Eight-year-old Adele at Silver Stars in Maryland.
NPR
Community

‘It’s up to all of us’: Parents of young gymnasts respond to Nassar abuse scandal

On a busy weeknight at Silver Stars Gymnastics in Silver Spring, Md., toddlers tumble across the mats and older gymnasts run drills.

8 years ago

The entire USA Gymnastics board will resign, the group says. Rachael Denhollander (center) listens as Larry Nassar, a former team USA Gymnastics doctor, was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison for sexual abuse over decades of his involvement with the program.
NPR
Courts & Law

USOC Tells USA Gymnastics’ Board To Resign Within 6 Days

USA Gymnastics' board must resign, the U.S. Olympic Committee says, or it will lose its certification as a national governing body

8 years ago

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