Linguistics

Edgar Allan Poe suicide depression

Edgar Allan Poe battled depression but it's unlikely that he killed himself

Merriam-Webster: Philly's own jawn is 'an amazing jawn'

022116_Jawnwawa

People from New Jersey have second-dirtiest mouths in United States

New Jersey

While we're all smitten with Tina Fey, here are some other Philly-Delco-South Jersey accent videos

12212015_TinaFeySNL

Local news segment ponders the origin of 'jawn'

022116_Jawnwawa

UPenn linguist researching Philly 'accent' in American Sign Language

120215_PhillyASLPenn

Facebook study on e-laughter says 'lol' is out, 'haha' is in

'Jegging,' 'meme' and 'photobomb' among words added to dictionary

05272015_Dictionary_AP

Just In

Must Read

Large section of Willow Grove Park Mall listed for sale

Willow Grove Park Mall

Women's pain often lasts longer than men's — that's not just a perception

Women Chronic Pain

Sarah J. Maas announces release dates for 2 books in 'ACOTAR' series

Sarah J Maas book announcement

‘Rhythm & Booms’ will turn the Franklin Institute into a late-night science and cocktail party

Franklin Institute Science Afters Hours - Rhythms & Booms

Seven takeaways from Howie Roseman's and Nick Sirianni's NFL Combine press conferences

022526HowieRoseman