Southwest Philadelphia
Elementary School, Middle Schools, High Schools, Libraries, Recreation Centers, Hospitals, Police Stations, Community Organizations, Houses of Worship.

West Philadelphia
Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Libraries, Hospitals, Police Stations, Houses of Worship.

Biography of Senator Anthony Hardy Williams

A lifelong West Philadelphia resident, Anthony Hardy Williams is serving his third term in the Pennsylvania Senate, his second stop in the state Legislature. After a decade serving as State Representative for the 191st Legislative District, he joined the Senate in 1998. His 8th Senatorial District is the state’s most diverse, and includes Darby, Yeadon, Sharon Hill and nine other Delaware County communities, along with Southwest Philadelphia and parts of South and West Philadelphia.

His concerns for his district and leveling the playing field has been a constant force in guiding his policy and district initiatives for over 19 years. He has authored more than a dozen bills. Williams has tackled issues ranging from ending unfair insurance credit scoring practices to curbing natural gas rate hikes to ensuring educational reform and school choice for residents of Philadelphia.

Williams in large part cut his teeth on the state's 1997 charter school legislation, which allowed for the creation and operation of such schools. As a member of the House of Representatives at the time, he was one of only 28 legislators on the Democratic side of the aisle who supported the legislation. After Williams passionately debated the issue on the floor, it passed 137 to 57.

While politically unpopular at the time, parents seeking to enroll their children in charter schools now face waiting lists. That charter-school legislation has led Philadelphia to boasting one of the highest concentrations of charter schools in the country. Known for “walking the talk,” Williams is not only a founding member of the Philadelphia chapter of the Black Alliance for Educational Options, and is President of the Board of the Renaissance Advantage Charter School.

Recent legislation of his ensures that when “teaching emergencies” arise retired educators could return to the classroom without penalty to their pension benefits and he authored language to stem the actions of irresponsible liquor license holders. He is a fierce advocate for intergenerational families, particularly the plight of grandparents and other older relatives who dare to step in to raise children abandoned by circumstance or neglect. A survivor of the 1970s gang war era, Williams abhors the violence that has gripped the streets and lives of so many young people today – particularly young men of color.

During the decade he served in the House of Representatives, Williams co-chaired the Philadelphia Delegation, served as a member of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, and was appointed to several Democratic Caucus leadership positions.

In the Senate, he serves as Democratic chairman of the State Government Committee and is a member of the Banking and Insurance, Finance, and the Environmental Resources and Energy committees. Williams currently chairs the Black Elected Officials of Philadelphia County, an ad-hoc group encompassing federal, state and municipal politicians of color. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts and on the board for the African American Museum in Philadelphia.

A Franklin & Marshall College graduate, he is the son of former state Senator Hardy Williams and Carole Williams-Green, a former schoolteacher and prominent advocate for science education. His grandmother served as matriarch of this political family, the legendary “Mom” Frances Williams, a longtime community activist and mentor to many.

Anthony Hardy Williams and his wife, Shari, have two daughters, Asia and Autumn.

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Meet the Staff

Dawn T. Chavous
Chief Executive Assistant - District Office
Serves as liaison for various governmental and community agencies and coordinates special projects on behalf of state Sen. Anthony H. Williams. Also directs educational initiatives and provides specialized constituent services. Franklin Learning Center High School. Ursinus College, B.S. psychology and sociology; University of Pennsylvania, M.S. organizational dynamics, certificates - leadership management, organizational development.
Tel: (215) 492-2980, ex. 28
Email: dchavous@pasenate.com

 
Donna-Marie Duncan
Director of Public and Community Relations – District Office
Coordinates media-related activities for State Sen. Anthony H. Williams and staff. Also serves as a liaison to arts and cultural community. Directs activities for community outreach.   Native of London, England. Graduated from Holy Name Convent (Trinidad); Guildhall University (UK), Phoenix University (US).
Tel: (215) 492-2980, ex. 29
Email: dduncan@pasenate.com  dduncan@pasenate.com

Dorita L. Byrd
Legislative Director
Leads in initiating and developing legislation as well as analyzing and evaluating existing and proposed legislation for state Sen. Anthony H. Williams and the Democratic State Government Committee. Advocates for policy changes as needed and also meets with special interest groups and public agencies. Native of Harrisburg. Harrisburg High School. Harrisburg Area Community College, communications studies.
Tel: (717) 787-5970
Email: dbyrd@pasenate.com

Linda K. Sanders
Executive Assistant – Harrisburg
Manages the Harrisburg office and serves as the Harrisburg liaison for the district office, inclusive of coordinating supplies and materials, Senatorial citations, Notary Public applications, expense reports, travel itineraries, and the like. Native of Mechanicsburg. Mechanicsburg High School; Harrisburg Area Community College, A.D. paralegal studies, real estate license.
Tel.: (717) 787-5970
Email: lsanders@pasenate.com 

Mary Jane McMaster
Constituent Services Liaison – South Philadelphia Office
Connects residents to state- and community-related services such as PennDOT, PACE, rent rebates, employment opportunities, housing, etc. Native of South Philadelphia. St. Maria Goretti and South Philadelphia high schools. Victor Comptometer School, certificate, keypunch and business studies.
Tel: (215) 755-9185
Email: mmcmaster@pahouse.net 

  
Evelyn M. Craig
Receptionist – District Office
Serves as initial information intake officer. Directs callers and visitors to appropriate specialist and oversees incoming faxes. Native of West Philadelphia. West Philadelphia High School.
Tel: (215) 492-2980, ex. 21
Email: ecraig@pasenate.com

Dhamana K. Dixon
Scheduler - District Office
Manages requests for meetings with state Sen. Anthony H. Williams, as well as those for public appearances. Maintains and updates his personal schedule. Native of West Philadelphia. Robert E. Lamberton High School; Hampton University.
Tel: (215) 492-2980, ex. 26
Email: ddixon@pasenate.com 
  

Kenyatta Johnson
Public Safety Liaison/South Philadelphia Outreach Specialist
Interacts with law enforcement entities throughout the 8th Senatorial District and serves as a representative of state Sen. Anthony H. Williams at related activities. Focuses on youth development through crime prevention and anti-violence initiatives. Native of South Philadelphia. Edward Bok High School, Mansfield University, B.A. criminal justice; University of Pennsylvania, M.A. government administration.
Tel: (215) 492-2980, ex. 22
Email: kjohnson@pasenate.com 

Alicia R. Burbage
Community Outreach and Special Events Liaison
Coordinates and plans events and community activities on behalf of state Sen. Anthony H. Williams as well as prepares and presents Senatorial citations, greetings, and condolences. Native of South and West Philadelphia. Overbrook High School. Bauder College, A.A. fashion design.
Tel: (215) 492-2980, ex. 25
Email: aburbage@pasenate.com

 
Benjamin L. Brockington
Constituent Services Liaison - Delaware County Office
Connects residents to state- and community-related services such as PennDOT, PACE, rent rebates, employment opportunities, housing, etc. Native of West Philadelphia. Overbrook High School. Philadelphia Police College graduate. Former Philadelphia Police Department officer. .
Tel: (610) 284-7335 or (215) 492-2980, ex. 31 
Email: bbrockington@pasenate.com

Gregory Allen Garrison
Legislative Aide/Community Outreach
Assists the Legislative Director in in initiating and developing legislation for state Sen. Anthony H. Williams and the Democratic State Government Committee. . Native of West Philadelphia. John Bartram High School. Philadelphia.
Tel: (215) 492-2980, ex. 31
Email: ggarrison@pasenate.com

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8th Senatorial District

Delaware County

A dozen Delaware County communities of varying size and makeup compose this segment of the 8th Senatorial District * Collingdale, Colwyn, Darby, Darby Township, Folcroft, Glenolden, Lansdowne, Norwood, Prospect Park, Ridley Park, Sharon Hill, and Yeadon.

These communities represent the best of Americana and its burgeoning diversity. A multitude of borough and township leaders govern these communities.

Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
Black 20%
White 77%
Latino .9%
Asian 1.4%
Foreign-born 3.9%
Speak another language beyond English in their household  5.8%
Average median household income: $38,007
Median income for Philadelphia: $30,746

Municipal Chairs

Collingdale
Dottie Gallagher
610-492-2980

Colwyn
Gregory Hall
610-809-1861

Darby Borough
Howard Blackson
610-626-8965

Darby Township
Lee Taliaferro
610-461-1936

Folcroft/Glenolden/ Prospect Park/ Tinicum
Martha Wilson
610-461-1936

Lansdowne
Anthony Campuzano
610-259-0543

Norwood
Dennis McGuire
610-534-3791

Greater Ridley
James Donahue
610-532-3728

Sharon Hill
Mike Finnegan
610-586-1137
Yeadon
Cliff Brock
610-259-2347

Election info
Unclear on your polling place or other election related details? Contact:
Local info here – equivalent to ward leaders
Committee of Seventy at (215) 557-3600
 
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Closest Office

Due to hazardous air conditions in the Yeadon office we are currently in the process of changing offices.

Elementary Schools

Aldan Basics Magnet School
1 North Woodlawn Avenue,
Aldan, 19018
(610) 626-3410
Ardmore Avenue
161 Ardmore Avenue,
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-7900

Bell Avenue
1000 Bell Avenue,
Yeadon, PA 19050
(610) 284-6100

Colwyn
211 Pine Street,
Colwyn, PA 19023
(610) 957-5470

Darby Township
1 School Lane,
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4365

East Lansdowne Basics Magnet School
401 Emerson Avenue,
East Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 626-2415

Evans Computer Magnet School
900 Baily Road,
Yeadon, PA 19050
(610) 623-5975

Glenolden School
Macdade & Knowles,
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 237-6430

Harris
501 Sharon Avenue,
Collingdale, PA 19023
(610) 522-4370

Lakeview
333 Constitution Avenue,
Ridley Park, PA 19078
(610) 534-1900

Leedom
Chester Pike,
Ridley Park, PA 19078
(610) 534-1900

Kindergarten Academy
900 Washington Avenue,
Prospect Park, PA 19076
(610) 461-6700

Norwood School
558 Seneca Avenue,
Norwood, PA 19074
(610) 237-6425

Prospect Park School
10th and Pennsylvania Avenues,
Prospect Park, PA 19076
(610) 237-6420

Park Lane
1300 Park Lane,
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-4880

Sharon Hill Elementary
701 Coates Street,
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
(610) 522-4355

Walnut Street
224 South Sixth Street,
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660

St. Cyril of Alexandria
716 Emerson Avenue,
East Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 623-1113

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Middle Schools

Penn Wood East Junior High School
600 Cypress Street,
Yeadon, PA 19050
(610) 586-1804

Penn Wood West Junior High School
121 Summit Street,
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-1804

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High Schools

Academy Park High School
300 Calcon Hook Road,
Sharon Hill, 19079
(610) 522-4330

Interboro High School
16th & Amosland Road,
Prospect Park, 19076
(610) 237-6410

Penn Wood High School
100 Green Avenue,
Lansdowne, 19050
(610) 284-8080

Southeast Academy
Clifton Avenue and McDade Boulevard,
Collingdale, 19023
(610) 522-4381

More about the William Penn School District: www.wpsd.k12.pa.us or (610) 284-8000
More about the Interboro School District: www.interboro.k12.pa.us or (610) 461-6700
More about the Southeast Delco School District: www.sedelco.k12.pa.us or (610) 522-4300

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Libraries

Collingdale Public Library
823 MacDade Boulevard
Collingdale, 19023
(610) 583-2214

Darby Free Library
1001 Main Street,
Darby, 19023
(610) 586-7310

Folcroft Public Library
1725 Delmar Drive,
Folcroft, 19032
(610) 586-1690

Glenolden Library
211 S. Llanwellyn Avenue,
Glenolden, 19036
(610) 583-1010

Lansdowne Public Library
55 S. Lansdowne Avenue,
Lansdowne, 19050
(610) 623-0239

Norwood Public Library
513 Welcome Avenue,
Norwood, 19074,
(610) 534-0693

Prospect Park Free Library
720 Maryland Avenue,
Prospect Park, 19076
(610) 532-4643

Ridley Park Public Library
107 East Ward Street,
Ridley Park, 19078
(610) 583-7207

Sharon Hill Public Library
246 Sharon Avenue,
Sharon Hill, 19079
(610) 586-3993

Yeadon Public Library
809 Longacre Boulevard,
Yeadon, 19050
(610) 623-4090

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Hospitals

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
1500 Lansdowne Avenue,
Darby PA
(610) 237-4000

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Police Stations

Collingdale Police Dept.
800 McDade Blvd.,
Collingdale, 19023,
(610) 586-0500
Community Relations: Chief John Hewlings

Colwyn Police Dept.
221 Spruce St.,
Colwyn, 19023
(484) 494-4900
Community Relations: Chief Brian Hills 

Darby Police Dept.
832 Summit Street,
Darby, 19023
(610) 586-1102
Community Relations: Chief Robert Smythe

Darby Township Police Dept.
2 Studevan Plaza,
Glenolden, 19036
(610) 583-3245
Community Relations: Chief Robert Thompson

Folcroft Police Dept.
1555 Elmwood Ave.,
Folcroft, 19032
(610) 583-3245
Community Relations: Chief Robert Ruskowski

Glenolden Police Dept.
38 Boon Ave.,
Glenolden, 19036
(610) 583-1312
Community Relations: Chief Michael Donahue

Lansdowne Police Dept.
12 E. Baltimore Ave.,
Lansdowne, 19050
(610) 623-0700
Community Relations: Chief Daniel Kortan

Norwood Police Dept.
10 W. Cleveland Ave.,
Norwood, 19074
(610) 623-0700
Community Relations: Chief Mark Del Vecchio

Prospect Park Police Dept.
720 Maryland Ave.,
Prospect Park, 19074
(610) 532-1007
Community Relations: Chief John Saddic

Ridley Park Police Dept.
105 E. Ward St.,
Ridley Park, 19076
(610) 532-9631
Community Relations: Chief Thomas Byrne

Sharon Hill Police Dept.
11 Spring Ave.,
Sharon Hill, 19079
(610) 237-6200
Community Relations: Chief Joe Kelly

Yeadon Police Dept.
600 Church Lane, Yeadon, 19050, (610) 623-1500
Community Relations: Chief Donald Molineux

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Houses of Worship

St. Stephens Episcopal Church
199 W. Baltimore Ave
Clifton Heights 19018
610-622-3636

Ms. Gr . Francis Barszczewski
Sacred Heart RC Church
316 East Broad St
Clifton Heights 19018
610-623-0409

Trinity United Presbyterian Church
360 N. Oak Ave
Clifton Heights 19018
610-623-3143
 
St Peter and Paul Ukranian Catholic Church
100 S. Penn St
Clifton Heights 19018
610-494-7899

United Methodist Church
Springfield Road & Washington St
Clifton Heights 19018
610-623-5781

United Methodist Church
Baltimore Pike & Church Rd.
Clifton Heights 19018
610-622-3636

Marines Bethel Memorial Methodist Church
Clifton & Ash Ave
Collingdale 19023  

Collingdale Gospel Chapel
Macdade Blvd & Hillside Ave
Collingdale 19023
610-583-7400
 
First Baptist Church
Clifton Andrews Ave
Collingdale 19023
610-586-3565
 
Colwyn Baptist Church
3rd & Chestnut
Colywn 19023
610-586-4529

George C Fields Al Saints
Main & Summit
Darby 19023
610-583-5055

Father Joesph Corley Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic
Macdade Blvd & Lansdowne Ave
Darby 19023
610-583-2128

Elder William F. Todd Sr. Christ Haven Pentecostal
5th & Walnut St
Darby 19023
610-583-5969

Min. Richard E. Dennis Church of Christ
205 N. 9th St.
Darby 19023
610-534-4987

Bruce Tacy First Presbyterian
4th & Main St.
Darby 19023
610-522-0142

Generation For Christ
864 Main St
Darby 19023  

Win Hilyard Maran Atha Tabernacle
121 Ridge Ave
Darby 19023
610-583-6333

Bunzie Thompson More Abundant Life
108 Main St
Darby 19023  

Katherine Rose Mt. Zion AME Church
1008 Center St
Darby 19023
610-583-7901

Gerald Goodwin Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
Summit & Mulberry St
Darby 19023 
 
Major Floyd Wood The Salvation Army
22 North 9th St
Darby 19023
610-583-3720

Union Memorial United Methodist
915 Main St
Darby 19023  

United Community Independent Church
1022 Ridge Ave
Darby 19023
610-461-9824

First Baptist Church
10th & Summit St
Darby 19023  

Folcroft Union Church
Primos & Virginia Ave
Folcroft 19032
610-461-8300

Ebenezer Methodist Church
Cooke & Academy Ave
Glenolden 19036
215-592-0997

Glenolden Baptist Church
Oak lane & Glen Ave
Folcroft 19036  

Patricia A Davenport Trinity Lutheran Church
Macdade Blvd. & Church Lane
Yeadon 19050
610-348-4947

Immanual Lutheran Church 
Penn Blvd & Pennbrooke Ave
East Lansdowne 19050
610-259-4113

Ven Hue Thai Glac Lam Temple
131 Nyack Ave
Lansdowne 19050
610-626-8499

Ven Hue Thai GLT Buddhist Youth
132 Nyack Ave
Lansdowne 19061
610-626-8500

Dr Evelyn Graves Evelyn Graves Minisries
Whitby Ave & Cobbs Creek Pkwy
Yeadon 19050
610-626-3810

Good Shepard Baptist Church
Church Lane & Cedar Ave
Yeadon 19050
215-223-2220

Prospect Hill Baptist
7th & Lincoln Ave
Prospect 19076
610-532-9000

First Baptist Church
Ward & Ridley Ave
Ridley Park 19078
610-532-6700

Kingdom Hall
202 Chester Pike
Ridley Park 19078
610-521-2424

Prospect United Methodist Church
8th & Lincoln Ave
Prospect Park 19079
610-534-2020

Mt Zion CME Methodist
Felton & Orange St
Sharon Hill 19079
610-586-4529

First African Baptist Church
Clifton & Laurel
Sharon Hill 19079
610-461-9929

Healing Bond Ministries
1510 Walter Ave
Sharon Hill 19069
610-583-4788

Dr Richard Dent First African Baptist Church
Clifton & Laural Ave
Sharon Hill 19079

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South Philadelphia

After recent state redistricting, segments of South Philadelphia were added to the 8th Senatorial District. An area rich in cultural heritage and multi-ethnic pride, South Philadelphia is a vital gem of both the city and the region.

This segment of South Philadelphia is represented in the Philadelphia City Council by Anna C. Verna, who also serves as Council president.
  
Offices To Serve You
South Philadelphia Snyder Ave.19145
Ph: (215) 755-9185
Fax: (215) 952-3375

District Office
6630 Lindbergh Blvd.
Suite One 19142
Ph: (215) 492-2980
Fax: (215) 492-2990

Harrisburg Office
Room 366 Capitol Bldg.
Senate Box 203008
Harrisburg, Pa 17120-3008
Ph: (717) 787-5970
Ph: (717) 787-0574
 
Black 54.9%
White 36.5%
Latino 2.1%
Asian 5.9%
Foreign-born 7.3%

Speak another language beyond English in their household 13%
Average median household income: $25,729
Median income for Philadelphia: $30,746

Politics
 
30 Broad Street to Grays Ferry Avenue,
Lombard Street to Washington
Terry Gillen 215-732-6378

36 Broad Street to Grays Ferry Avenue,
Washington Avenue to Moore Street
Anna C. Verna 215-686-3412

48 Broad Street to Grays Ferry Avenue,
Moore Street to Passyunk Avenue
Nicholas Maiale 215-546-5515

Election info

Unclear on your polling place or other election related details? Contact:
•   Your ward leader
•   Philadelphia City Commissioners’ Office at (215) 686-3460, 62, or 64
•   Committee of Seventy at (215) 557-3600

All information derived from composite U.S. Census Bureau data
 
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Elementary Schools

McDaniel Primary Annex
2230-98 Mifflin Street,
Philadelphia PA 19145

Delaplaine McDaniel
1901 S. 23rd Street,
Philadelphia PA 19145
(215) 952-8600
Our Lady of Angels
30th and Dickinson Streets,
Philadelphia PA 19146
(215) 468-7230

St. Monica Junior
1720 Ritner Street,
Philadelphia PA 19145
(215) 334-3777

St. Richard
1826 Pollock Street,
Philadelphia PA 19145
(215) 467-5430

St. Thomas Aquinas
18th and Morris Streets,
Philadelphia PA 19145
(215) 334-0878

The Philadelphia School
2501 Lombard Street,
Philadelphia PA 19146
(215) 545-5323

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Middle Schools

William S. Peirce
2400 Christian Street,
Philadelphia PA 19146
(215) 875-5743

Edwin H. Vare
2100 S. 24th Street,
Philadelphia PA 19145
(215) 952-8611

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High Schools

Charles Y. Audenried
11th and Catherine,
Philadelphia PA 19145
(215) 351-7614

For more, visit the School District of Philadelphia or call (215) 400-4000

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Libraries

Queen Memorial Library
1201 S. 23rd Street,
Philadelphia PA 19146
(215) 685-1890

For more, visit the Free Library of Philadelphia or call (215) 686-5322

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Recreation Centers

Marian Anderson
740 S. 17th Street,
Philadelphia PA 19146
(215) 685-6594

Vare
2600 Morris Street,
Philadelphia PA 19146
(215) 685-1876

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Hospitals

Graduate Hospital
1800 Lombard Street,
Philadelphia PA 19146
(215) 893-2000

Saint Agnes Medial Center
1900 S. Broad Street,
Philadelphia PA 19145
(215) 339-4100

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Police Stations

1st Police District
24th and Wolf Streets,
(215) 686-3010
Community Relations: Off. Carmen Inverso
 
17th Police District
20th and Federal Streets
(215) 686-3170

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Community Organizations

Better Days
744 South 17th St., 2nd Fl
Philadelphia, 19146
Contact: Germaine Cherry, President/Founder
Phone: (215) 732-0694
FAX: (215) 732-0695

First and Last Inc.
3217 Wharton Street
Philadelphia, 19146
Contact: Alice Riley
Phone: (215) 463.3260

Grays Ferry NAC
1501 S. 29th Street
Philadelphia, 19146
Contact: Jean Ketterlainus
Phone: (215) 336-5005
FAX: (215) 336-5077

King’s Village NAC
2545 Wharton Street
Philadelphia, 19146
Contact: Louise Hannah
Phone: (215) 336-0660
FAX: (215) 389-5198

Point Breeze Federation
1248 S. 21st Street
Philadelphia, 19146
Contact: Mamie Nichols
Phone: (215) 334-2858
FAX: (215) 334-8404

Point Breeze CDC
1712-17 Point Breeze Avenue
Philadelphia, 19146
Contact: Alfred M. Brown
Phone: (215) 755-1014
FAX: (215) 755-2771

Stinger Square Community Services, Inc.
3115 Tasker Street
Philadelphia, 19146
Contact: Lillian Ray
Phone: (215) 336-7611

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Houses of Worship 

Abundant Harvest House of Prayer
17th & Snyder Ave.
Philadelphia 19146 
215-271-2180
 
Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church
2801 Snyder Avenue
Philadelphia 19145
215-468-3535
 
Butler Memorial Church
1210 S. 35th St.
Philadelphia 19146
215-334-5722
 
The Rev. Sam Slaffey
Christian Compassion Baptist Church
1608 Point Breeze Ave.
Philadelphia 19146
215-551-3839
 
The Rev. David Gaines
Consolation Baptist Church
2500 Wharton Sts.
Philadelphia 19146
215-465-4224
 
The Rev. Daniel Black
Gospel Temple Baptist Church
1327 S. 19th St.
Philadelphia 19146
215-465-8603
 
 Greater Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
 1219 S. 26th St.
 Philadelphia 19146
215-465-2488
 
The Rev. Steven Avinger, Sr.
Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church
2319 Fitzwater Sts.
Philadelphia 19146
215-790-4756
 
John Chambers Memorial Presbyterian Church
28th & Morris Sts.
Philadelphia 19146
215-336-5258
 
Light House Christian Center
30th & Wharton Sts.
Philadelphia 19146
215-463-5339
 
Rev. Frederick Brooks
Light of the World Chapel
1256 S. 31st St.
Philadelphia 19146
215-462-5988
 
Rev. Warren Martin
Miracle Temple of Christ
1539 McKean Sts.
Philadelphia 19146
215-755-6252
 
Peoples Mission Church
2536 Wilder St.
Philadelphia 19146
215-462-9262
 
The Rev. Michael Moore
St. Gabriel’s Hall
2917 Dickinson Sts.
Philadelphia 19146
215-463-4060
 
The Rev. Gregory King Sr.
Williams Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
3133 Reed Sts.
Philadelphia 19146
215-271-3099
 
Zion Hill Memorial Baptist Church
2702 Ellsworth Sts.
Philadelphia 19146
215-336-8111
 
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Southwest Philadelphia 

One of the original segments of the 8th Senatorial District, Southwest Philadelphia includes a wealth of concerned community organizations, bustling business corridors, and natural beauty such as the historic Bartram Gardens.

Southwest Philadelphia is represented in Philadelphia City Council by Jannie L. Blackwell

Offices To Serve You
District Office
6630 Lindbergh Blvd.
Suite One 19142
Ph: (215) 492-2980
Fax: (215) 492-2990

White 197%
Latino 1.9%
Asian 5.7%
Foreign Born 10.4%
Speak another language beyond English in their household 12.9%

Average median income: $25,899
Median income for Philadelphia: $30,746

Politics

3 Market Street to Lindbergh Boulevard,
58th Street to 63rd Street
Anthony H. Williams (215) 492-2980
Lewis Gilchrist (888) 745-6121

40 A Cobbs Creek Parkway to Essington Avenue,
Island Avenue to 85th Street 
Edward Thornton (215) 365-5525
Michael Gallagher (215) 429-0635

40 B Cobbs Creek Parkway to Passyunk Avenue,
57th Street to Island Avenue 
Anna M. Brown (215) 686-3431
Frank X. Hardy (215) 724-4686

51 Baltimore Avenue to Woodland Avenue,
49th Street to 58th Street 
Vivian T. Miller  (215) 683-7700 
Albert Myers  (215) 471-1323 

Election info

Unclear on your polling place or other election related details? Contact:
•   Your ward leader
•   Philadelphia City Commissioners’ Office at (215) 686-3460, 62, or 64
•   Committee of Seventy at (215) 557-3600

* All information derived from composite U.S. Census Bureau data

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Elementary Schools

Add B. Anderson
6040 Cobbs Creek Parkway,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 471-2903

William C. Bryant Academics Plus
6001 Cedar Avenue,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 471-2910

J.W. Catharine
6600 Chester Avenue,
Philadelphia PA 19142
(215) 727-2155

B.B. Comegys
5100 Greenway Avenue,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 727-2162

A.D. Harrington
53rd Street and Baltimore Avenue,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 471-2914

William F. Harrity
5601 Christian Street,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 471-2908

William C. Longstreth
5700 Willows Avenue,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 727-2158

S. Weir Mitchell
5500 Kingsessing Avenue,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 727-2160

Thomas G. Morton
2501 63rd Street,
Philadelphia PA 19142
(215) 727-2164

John M. Patterson
7000 Buist Avenue,
Philadelphia PA 19142
(215) 492-6453

Penn Rose School
2515 S. 78th Street,
Philadelphia PA 19153
(215) 492-6455

Alexander Wilson
4514-24 Woodland Avenue,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 823-8206

Mary, Mother of Peace
64th Street and Buist Avenue,
Philadelphia PA 19142
(215) 729-3603

Renaissance Advantage Charter School
1712 S. 56th Street,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 724-2343

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Middle Schools

George Pepper
2901 S. 84th Street,
Philadelphia PA 19153
(215) 492-6457

Anna H. Shaw
5400 Warrington Avenue,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 727-2161

Tilden, 6601 Elmwood Avenue,
Philadelphia PA 19142
(215) 492-6454

John P. Turner Academics Plus
5900 Baltimore Avenue,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 471-2906

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High Schools

John Bartram
2401 S. 67th Street,
Philadelphia PA 19142
(215) 492-6450

Bartram Motivation
78th Street and Buist Avenue,
Philadelphia PA
(215) 492-6451

Bartram Communications
81st Street and Lyons Avenue,
Philadelphia PA 19153
(215) 492-6958

Bartram Business
6404 Elmwood Avenue,
Philadelphia PA 19142
(215) 727-2163

William L. Sayre
5800 Walnut Street,
Philadelphia PA 19139
(215) 471-2904

For more visit the School District of Philadelphia or call (215) 400-4000

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Libraries

Eastwick Branch
2851 Island Avenue,
Philadelphia PA 19153
(215) 685-4170

Kingsessing Branch
1201 S. 51st Street,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 685-2690

Paschalville Branch
6942 Woodland Avenue,
Philadelphia PA 19142
(215) 685-2662

Free Library of Philadelphia: or (215) 686-5322

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Recreation Centers

Christy Recreation Center
728 S. 55th St.,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 685-1997, 98

Kingsessing Recreation Center
4901 Kingsessing Ave.,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 685-2695

Francis Myers Recreation Center
5800 Chester Ave.,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 685-2698

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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia
501 S. 54th St.,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 748-9000

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Police Stations

12th Police District
65th Street and Woodland Avenue,
Philadelphia PA
(215) 686-3120

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Community Organizations

Eastwick PAC
2821 Island Avenue
Suite 201
Philadelphia, 19153
Contact: Ex Dir Elvira Stewart
(215) 327-3798

Southwest Community Services
6424 Woodland Avenue
Philadelphia, 19142
Contact: Danielle Martin
(215) 729-8911

Southwest CDC
6328 Paschall Avenue
Philadelphia, 19142
Contact: Donna M. Henry
(215) 729-7441 or (215) 729-0800

Conquerors CDC
5220 Whitby Avenue
Philadelphia, 19143
Contact: Theresa Settles
(215) 474-2717

Crusaders CDC
1203 S. 47th Street
Philadelphia, 19143
Contact: Pastor Thelma R. Malone
(215) 387-3014

Ethiopian Community Association of Greater Philadelphia
4534 Baltimore Avenue
2nd Floor
Philadelphia, 19143
Contact: Afework Wogayehu
(215) 222-8917

Mt. Zion CDC
50th and Woodland Avenue
Philadelphia, 19143
Contact: Rev. Jerry Sanders
(215) 724-0619

SOCCA CDC
5821 Hoffman Avenue
Philadelphia, 19143
Contact: Patricia Evans
(215) 476-8702

Southwest Community Enrichment Center
1341 S. 46th Street
Philadelphia, 19143
Contact: Eva Davis
(215) 386-8250

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Houses of Worship
 
The Rev. Tuyen T. Nguyen
Vietnamese Mennonite Church
6237 Woodland Ave,
Philadelphia PA 19142
610-352-8689
 
The Rev. Dr. Khalfani Drummer
 First Baptist Church of Paschall
2108 S 71st St
Philadelphia PA 19142
215-724-3294
 
The Rev. Craig Davis
Mt. Sinai Church of God In Christ
7282 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia PA 19142
215-937-0417
 
The Rev. Eric Simmons
First Baptist Church of Paschall
2114 S 71st St
Philadelphia PA 19142
215-724-3294
 
The Rev. Bernard Harron
St. Barnabas Church
6300 Buist Ave
Philadelphia PA 19142
215-726-1119
 
The Rev. Michael Harley
To Be The Glory Church
6232 Dicks Ave 19142 215-729-2267
 
The Rev. Benjamin Green
Abiding Truth Ministries
5701 Washington Ave
Philadelphia PA 19143
215-476-7225

The Rev. Randolph Jones
Berry Long Memorial Methodist Church
58th & Springfield Ave
Philadelphia PA 19143
215-729-1508

The Rev. Myron D. Barnes Sr.
Bethany Baptist Church
5747 Warrington Ave
Philadelphia PA 19143
215-729-9981

The Rev. Donald Kitrell
Church of Christ
5533 Warrington Ave
Philadelphia PA 19143
215-747-4325

The Rev. Larry Tucker
Christian Union Baptist Church
5535 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia PA 19143
215-729-3505

The Rev. Mons. Britto Fredico
St. Cyprian Catholic Church
525 S 63rd St
Philadelphia PA 19143
215-747-3250

The Rev. Dr. Willie E. Robinson
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
1411 S 50th St
Philadelphia PA 19143
215-724-0619

The Rev. Benjamin Powell
59th Street Baptist Church
59th & Delancey
Philadelphia PA 19143
215-474-8750

The Rev. Mary White Littlejohn
Faith Temple Outreach Ministries
5618 Kingsessing Ave
Philadelphia PA 19142
215-729-5370
 
Faith Chapel Baptist Church
4718 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia PA 19143
215-724-5144
 
The Rev. Samuel Moore
First Genesis Baptist
6001 Kingsessing Ave 19143
215-729-6828
 
The Rev. Vernal Simms Sr.
Hickman Temple AME Church
 5001 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia PA 19143
215-476-5340
 
The Rev. Jason Jerome Cooper
New Spirit Community Presbyterian Church
5736 Chester Ave
Philadelphia PA 19143
215-729-6631
 
The Rev. Zackary William Navit
St. Francis DeSales
4625 Springfield Ave
Philadelphia PA 19143
215-222-5819
 
The Rev. Arthur Manning
Wayland Memorial Baptist
52nd & Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia PA 19143
215-747-3765
 
The Rev. Matthew Williams
People Baptist Church
5039 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia PA 19143
215-477-9818
 
The Rev. Benjamin Tolbert
Grace Tabernacle Christian Church
5124-28 Greenway Ave
Philadelphia PA 19143
215-724-8303
 
The Rev. Carlton Rodgers
Calvary Lutheran Church
5401 Springfield Ave
Philadelphia PA 19143
215-724-2311
 
The Rev. Gary O Grier Sr.
International City Community Church
6301 Elmwood Ave
Philadelphia PA 19142
215-729-5672
 
The Rev. Joseph Conner
New Dimension Church
P.O Box 28012
Philadelphia PA 19143
215-685-8670
 
The Rev. W. Lonnie Herndon
Church of Christian Compassion
627 S. Felton St
Philadelphia PA 19143
215-472-9040
 
The Reverand John Pritchard
Calvary United Methodist Church
801 S 48th St 19143
215-727-1702 (T)
215-724-6302 (F)  

The Rev. D. Yancy
Mt. Moriah Apostolic Church
6840 Paschall Ave
Philadelphia PA 19142
215-724-9820
 
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West Philadelphia

With historic shopping districts along Market Street at both 52nd and 60th streets as well as the world-renowned University of Pennsylvania, this segment of West Philadelphia brims with activity and innovation. A global melting pot calls this area home.

This segment of West Philadelphia is represented in Philadelphia City Council by Jannie L. Blackwell

Offices To Serve You    
District Office
6630 Lindbergh Blvd.
Suite One 19142
Ph: (215) 492-2980
Fax: (215) 492-2990

Black 78.4%
White 13.7%
Latino 1.8%
Asian 4.8%
Foreign Born 7%
Speak another language beyond English in their household 11%

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Elementary Schools

Andrew Hamilton,
5640 Spruce Street,
Philadelphia PA 19139
(215) 471-2911

Samuel B. Huey
52nd and Pine Streets
Philadelphia PA 19139
(215) 471-2901

Henry C. Lea
4700 Locust Street,
Philadelphia PA 19139
(215) 471-2915

Penn Alexander School
4209 Spruce Street,
Philadelphia PA 19139
(215) 823-5465

St. Francis de Sales
917 S. 47th Street,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 387-1749

St. Cyprian
6225 Cedar Avenue,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 748-4450

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Middle Schools

Middle Years Alternative
4901 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia PA 19139
(215) 471-6400

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High Schools

High School for Human Services
4125 Ludlow Street,
Philadelphia PA 19104
(215) 823-8207

West Philadelphia
48th and Walnut Streets,
Philadelphia PA 19139
(215) 474-7830

Parkway Gamma
4901 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia PA 19139
(215) 471-5007

West Philadelphia Catholic High School
4505 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia PA 19139
(215) 386-2244

For more visit the School District of Philadelphia or call (215) 400-4000

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Libraries

Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Branch
5800 Cobbs Creek Parkway,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 685-1973

Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
125 S. 52nd Street,
Philadelphia PA 19139
(215) 685-9995

Walnut Street West
201 S. 40th Street,
Philadelphia PA 19104
(215) 685-7671

Click for more on the Free Library of Philadelphia or call (215) 686-5322

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Recreation Centers

Christy
728 S. 55th Street,
Philadelphia PA 19143
(215) 685-1997

Laura Simms
Cobbs Creek Parkway and Walnut Street,
Philadelphia PA 19139
(215) 685-1995

Sayre-Morris
5835 Spruce Street,
Philadelphia PA 19139
(215) 685-1993

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Hospitals

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce Street,
Philadelphia PA 19102
(215) 662-4000

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard,
Philadelphia PA 19104
(215) 590-1000

Ronald McDonald House
3921 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia PA 19104
(215) 387-8406

Presbyterian Medical Center,
39th and Market Streets,
Philadelphia PA 19104
(215) 662-8000

Philadelphia VA Medical Center
University and Woodland Avenues,
Philadelphia PA 19104
(215) 823-5800

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Police Station

18th Police District
55th & Pine Sts.,
Philadelphia PA 19139
(215) 476-9374
Community Relations: Off. Mike Davis

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Community Organizations

60th Street Business Association
7 S. 60th Street
Philadelphia, 19139
Contact: Robert Johnson

Cobbs Creek Town Watch Community Organization
6031 Locust Street
Philadelphia, 19139
(215) 476-2011

Korean Produce Association
5939 Market Street
Philadelphia, 19139
Contact: Young S. Chang

Walnut Hill Community Association
4644 Locust Street
Philadelphia, 19139
Contact: Betty H. Reavis
(215) 747-8253

Walnut Hill CDC
262 S. 52nd Street
Philadelphia, 19139
Contact: Willie Harris
(215) 472-3363

West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods and Businesses
4601 Market Street
Philadelphia, 19139
Contact: Lee Tolbert
(215) 476-5020

West Philadelphia Economic Development Corporation
23 S. 52nd Street
Philadelphia, 19139
Contact: Jerome Mitchell
(215) 747-3133

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Houses of Worship

Rabbi Ephraim Levin or Rabbi Levi Haskelevich
Lubavitcher House
4032 Spruce Street
Philadelphia 19104
215-222-3130
 
Imam
Masjid Al-Jamia
4228 Walnut St
Philadelphia PA 19104
215-386-3770
 
The Rev. Damone Jones, Sr.
Bibleway Baptist Church
 
1323 N 52nd St
Philadelphia PA 19131
215-477-0778 or 215-473-4720
 
The Rev. Dr. Keith Reed
Sharon Baptist
3955 Conshohocken Av
Philadelphia PA 19131
215-473-3000
 
The Rev. Dr. Albert Campell
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
5732 Race St
Philadelphia PA 19139
215-476-1034

The Rev. Dr. William Shaw
White Rock Baptist
53rd & Chestnut St
Philadelphia PA 19139
215-474-1738

The Rev. Reginald C. Johnson
Zion Hill Baptist
5301 Spruce St
Philadelphia PA 19139
215-748-1203

The Rev. Silas Thomas
First Corinthian Baptist Church
5101 Pine St
Philadelphia 19143
215-748-3606

African Catholic Temple of the Holy Spirit
5322 Spruce St
Philadelphia 19139
215-747-1136
Oba Sekou

 Egbe Sankofa Kingdom of the Gods of Afraka
 5150 Walnut St
Philadelphia 19139
215-747-5737

Imam Masjid Al-Birr Wat-Taqwa
23 S 52nd St
Philadelphia 19139
215-748-4105

Imam Masjid Al-Mujahiddeen
413 S 60th St
Philadelphia 19143
215-471-7073

Korean Church of Philadelphia
5815 Thomas Ave
Philadelphia 19139
215-472-2710

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