December 14, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, DEC 14, 2010 — Citing the critical need for a bipartisan effort in the next legislative session, Governor-elect Corbett has selected State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (D) 8th, to serve on his transition team. Williams, who was recently elected as...
December 8, 2010
Free Seminar Open to Those Seeking to Start a Non-Profit and Existing Non-Profits Philadelphia, December 8, 2010 – “Non–profits are a crucial element in the social, economic and spiritual well being of our communities, their importance cannot be overstated,”...
November 16, 2010
November 16, 2010 — PA State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (D) PA 8th will appear on In Focus, Saturday November 20th at 6:30 a.m. on MYPHL 17. In Focus is a weekly public affairs program hosted by veteran newsman Steve Highsmith. During the 30 minute interview...
November 15, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 15, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams invites the community to join him on his upcoming Barbershop Tour. Citizens are welcome to join him on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. at Playaz Hair Studio, 5201 Woodland Ave. in Philadelphia. “The barbershop...
November 12, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 12, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams is partnering with the Energy Coordinating Agency and Longstreth Community Green Association to host a free weatherization workshop. The event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at...
November 10, 2010
Leading Advocate on School Reform to Address 6th Annual Conference of National Education Choice Advocacy Organization November 10, 2010 [Philadelphia, PA] — Calling education reform and school choice the new Civil Rights issue, one of the nation’s leading and...
November 10, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, NOV 10, 2010 — Sen. Anthony H. Williams has teamed up with Tyrone Gilliams of TL Gilliams LLC, to give away more than 600 free Thanksgiving turkeys this year in the 8th Senatorial District. The turkey giveaway will take place on Saturday, November 20th...
November 10, 2010
YEADON, NOV. 10, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams is partnering with the Energy Coordinating Agency and Delta Sigma Theta Chester Alumnae Chapter to host a free weatherization workshop. The event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at First...
November 5, 2010
Reward Leading to Arrest and Conviction to be Offered PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 5, 2010 —Calling the attack on community activist Marsha Moore cowardly and despicable, PA State Senator Anthony H. Williams (D) 8th, will join other area leaders in announcing a reward for...
November 4, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 4, 2010 — Pennsylvania State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (D) 8th, a member of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, will speak at the establishment of Philadelphia’s First Green Home Blocks, Saturday, November 6th at 11:30 a.m....
November 1, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 1, 2010 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams is partnering with the Energy Coordinating Agency and Kingsessing Fifth Division Community of Neighbors to host a free weatherization workshop this week. The event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 4...
October 25, 2010
Phila. PA-October 25, 2010–Pennsylvania State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (D) 8th will co-host a crime prevention forum in South Philadelphia tomorrow. The forum will be held at the Marion Anderson Recreation Center at 17th and Fitzwater Street beginning at...
October 18, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, OCT. 18, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams invites residents to his next “Taste of the 8th” dining event tonight, Oct. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Novita Bistro, located at 1608 South St. “If individuals and families are looking for a nice evening in...
October 13, 2010
School Choice Advocates Call Report a Threat to Citizens’ Right to Public School Choice October 13, 2010 [Philadelphia, PA]—Calling Auditor General Jack Wagner’s report, which calls for a moratorium on charter schools, a threat to the right to public school...
October 13, 2010
DARBY, OCT. 13, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams is inviting people to join him on his upcoming Barbershop Tour. Citizens are welcome to join him on Friday, Oct. 15 from Noon to 1 p.m.. at Cuttin 4 Quarters, located at 208 MacDade Blvd. in Darby. This event was...
October 13, 2010
Moratorium Threatens Right to Public School Choice; Press Conference Scheduled at Capitol Rotunda What: Press Conference to express concern about Auditor General’s report which threatens Pennsylvania families’ right to public school choice. Who: PA State Senator...
October 11, 2010
Philadelphia, PA, October 11, 2010 —- The Pennsylvania State Senate Education Committee will conduct a public hearing on Senate Bill 1405, the Opportunity Scholarship Bill, sponsored by PA State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (Dem 8th) on Wednesday in...
October 6, 2010
Leading School Reform Advocate to Take Clergy to Visit West Philadelphia High Schools PHILADELPHIA, October 6, 2010 – Calling education reform and school choice the new Civil Rights issue, one of the nation’s leading and most prominent voices in the school reform and...
October 5, 2010
YEADON, OCT. 15, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams invites concerned parents of Delaware County and their children to the upcoming “Get Involved” Youth Resource Fair. The fair will be on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Penn Wood High School, 100 Green Ave....
October 5, 2010
Survey of Likely Voters Showed Democratic Support for Tutoring Program Slated for Elimination in Obama Administration Education Blueprint Washington, DC, October 5, 2010 – At the official launch of the Tutor Our Children campaign today, Democratic state senator,...
September 29, 2010
DARBY, SEPT. 29, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams is inviting people to join him on his upcoming Barbershop Tour. Citizens are welcome to join him on Friday, Oct. 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Cuttin 4 Quarters, located at 208 MacDade Blvd. in Darby. The Barbershop has...
September 29, 2010
DARBY, SEPT. 29, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams is inviting people to join him on his upcoming Barbershop Tour. Citizens are welcome to join him on Friday, Oct. 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Cuttin 4 Quarters, located at 208 MacDade Blvd. in Darby. The Barbershop has...
September 28, 2010
Leading Advocate on School Reform to Discuss School Choice and Other Key Education Issues September 28, 2010 [Philadelphia, PA] — One of the nation’s leaders in the school reform and school choice movements, Pennsylvania State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams PA...
September 28, 2010
Leading Advocate on School Reform to Discuss School Choice and Other Key Education Issues September 28, 2010 [Philadelphia, PA] — One of the nation’s leaders in the school reform and school choice movements, Pennsylvania State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams PA...
September 24, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, SEPT. 24, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams and officials from the 52nd Street YMCA invite the public to an upcoming Health Walk and Fair. The free event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 2, rain or shine, at Laura Sims Skate House, 63rd and Walnut...
September 10, 2010
HARRISBURG, SEPT. 10, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Phila./Delaware) will soon introduce legislation to protect Pennsylvania citizens and landowners from environmental hazards caused by gas drilling companies that use hydraulic fracturing, also known as...
September 10, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, SEPT. 10, 2010 — Pennsylvania State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (D) 8th, a leading advocate in the school reform movement and the architect of Senate Bill 1405, the Opportunity Scholarship Act, will participate in the Students First Conference on...
September 10, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, SEPT. 10, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ staff will be bringing their services to Southwest Philadelphia residents at an upcoming Mobile Constituent Service Day. Constituents are welcome to speak directly with the senator’s staff on Tuesday,...
September 2, 2010
September 2, 2010 [Philadelphia, PA] — When a fire and subsequent propane explosions broke out at Scully Welding Supply in Collingdale on September 1, first responders from all over Delaware County rushed to the scene to contain the fire, lead people to safety,...
September 1, 2010
Daylong family-friendly Labor Day weekend tradition features R&B stars Macy Gray and Chrisette Michele, along with Philadelphia gospel talent Tamika Patton, honors community and combat heroes PHILADELPHIA, September 1, 2010 – Baltimore Avenue will crackle with...
