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Southeast PA Senators Urge Equity in Vaccine Distribution, Oppose Proposed Singular Vaccine Site
Chester, PA – March 19, 2021 – Yesterday, a bipartisan group of Senators representing Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties sent a letter to Governor Wolf, Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam, and the members of the COVID-19 Vaccine Joint Task Force,...
State Legislators, Advocates, Family Members Urge Governor Wolf to Use Reprieve to Save the Lives of Incarcerated People
CHESTER, PA − March 2, 2021 − In a demonstration of unified support for reprieve, nearly a dozen state legislators gathered outside of State Correctional Institution–Chester (SCI-Chester) to urge Governor Tom Wolf to use his executive power to release incarcerated...
PA Senate & House Democrats Join PA Legislative Black Caucus for Hearing on Racial and Gender Bias in the Courts
Harrisburg – February 19, 2021 - At the request of Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus (PLBC) chair Rep. Donna Bullock (D- Philadelphia), vice-chair Rep. Summer Lee (D- Allegheny), and PLBC members Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Delaware/Philadelphia) and Sen. Sharif...
PA Senate & House Democrats Join PA Legislative Black Caucus to Hold Hearing on Racial & Gender Bias in the Courts
Philadelphia, PA − February 12, 2021 − At the request of PA Legislative Black Caucus (PLBC) chair Rep. Donna Bullock (D- Philadelphia), vice-chair Rep. Summer Lee (D- Allegheny), and PLBC members Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Delaware/Philadelphia) and Sen. Sharif...
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October 2019
TAI CHI – Healthy Awareness Season Classes 2019
Join State Senator Anthony H. Williams for Healthy Awareness Season! FREE Tai Chi classes begin Saturday, October 5 at 9:00 am and run every Saturday until the end of October.
For more information, please contact Ethel Waters @ 215-492-2980 or e-mail Ethel.Waters@pasenate.com.
Find out more »PERSONAL TRAINING – Healthy Awareness Season Classes 2019
Join State Senator Anthony H. Williams for Healthy Awareness Season! FREE Personal Training classes begin Monday, October 7 at 7 pm and run every Monday until the end of October.
(No classes are being held on October 14 due to Columbus Day)
For more information, please contact Ethel Waters @ 215-492-2980 or e-mail Ethel.Waters@pasenate.com.
Find out more »LINE DANCING – Healthy Awareness Season Classes 2019
Join State Senator Anthony H. Williams for Healthy Awareness Season! FREE Line Dancing classes begin Tuesday, October 1 at 6:00 pm (Beginners) and 7:00 pm (Advanced) and run every Tuesday until the end of October.
For more information, please contact Ethel Waters @ 215-492-2980 or e-mail Ethel.Waters@pasenate.com.
Find out more »LINE DANCING – Healthy Awareness Season Classes 2019
Join State Senator Anthony H. Williams for Healthy Awareness Season! FREE Line Dancing classes begin Tuesday, October 1 at 6:00 pm (Beginners) and 7:00 pm (Advanced) and run every Tuesday until the end of October.
For more information, please contact Ethel Waters @ 215-492-2980 or e-mail Ethel.Waters@pasenate.com.
Find out more »Voting Machine Demonstration
State Senator Anthony H. Williams and State Representative Jordan Harris want to make sure you are prepared to use Philadelphia’s new voting system inviting you to attend a Voting Machine Demonstration. The event will be held October 23 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Wharton Square Recreation Center located at 2300 Wharton Street in Philadelphia.
This non-partisan event is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Rob Murray in Senator Williams’ Office at 215.755.9185.
Find out more »YOGA/STRETCH EXERCISE – Healthy Awareness Season Classes 2019
Join State Senator Anthony H. Williams for Healthy Awareness Season! FREE Yoga/Stretch Exercise classes begin Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00 pm and run every Wednesday until the end of October.
For more information, please contact Ethel Waters @ 215-492-2980 or e-mail Ethel.Waters@pasenate.com.
Find out more »Senior Health Fair 2019
Senator Anthony H. Williams in partnership with Oat Street Health present Navigating Life After 55+ Senior Health Fair. The event will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 10 am till 3 pm at the Kingsessing Recreation Center located at 4901 Kingsessing Ave., Philadelphia PA.
Van drop off & pick up services available from Walnut Park Plaza Apartments. Please sign up at your management office.
Find out more »ZUMBA – Healthy Awareness Season Classes 2019
Join State Senator Anthony H. Williams for Healthy Awareness Season! FREE Zumba classes begin Thursday, October 3 at 6:00 pm and run every Thursday until the end of October.
For more information, please contact Ethel Waters @ 215-492-2980 or e-mail Ethel.Waters@pasenate.com.
Find out more »TAI CHI – Healthy Awareness Season Classes 2019
Join State Senator Anthony H. Williams for Healthy Awareness Season! FREE Tai Chi classes begin Saturday, October 5 at 9:00 am and run every Saturday until the end of October.
For more information, please contact Ethel Waters @ 215-492-2980 or e-mail Ethel.Waters@pasenate.com.
Find out more »PERSONAL TRAINING – Healthy Awareness Season Classes 2019
Join State Senator Anthony H. Williams for Healthy Awareness Season! FREE Personal Training classes begin Monday, October 7 at 7 pm and run every Monday until the end of October.
(No classes are being held on October 14 due to Columbus Day)
For more information, please contact Ethel Waters @ 215-492-2980 or e-mail Ethel.Waters@pasenate.com.
Find out more »LINE DANCING – Healthy Awareness Season Classes 2019
Join State Senator Anthony H. Williams for Healthy Awareness Season! FREE Line Dancing classes begin Tuesday, October 1 at 6:00 pm (Beginners) and 7:00 pm (Advanced) and run every Tuesday until the end of October.
For more information, please contact Ethel Waters @ 215-492-2980 or e-mail Ethel.Waters@pasenate.com.
Find out more »LINE DANCING – Healthy Awareness Season Classes 2019
Join State Senator Anthony H. Williams for Healthy Awareness Season! FREE Line Dancing classes begin Tuesday, October 1 at 6:00 pm (Beginners) and 7:00 pm (Advanced) and run every Tuesday until the end of October.
For more information, please contact Ethel Waters @ 215-492-2980 or e-mail Ethel.Waters@pasenate.com.
Find out more »YOGA/STRETCH EXERCISE – Healthy Awareness Season Classes 2019
Join State Senator Anthony H. Williams for Healthy Awareness Season! FREE Yoga/Stretch Exercise classes begin Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00 pm and run every Wednesday until the end of October.
For more information, please contact Ethel Waters @ 215-492-2980 or e-mail Ethel.Waters@pasenate.com.
Find out more »ZUMBA – Healthy Awareness Season Classes 2019
Join State Senator Anthony H. Williams for Healthy Awareness Season! FREE Zumba classes begin Thursday, October 3 at 6:00 pm and run every Thursday until the end of October.
For more information, please contact Ethel Waters @ 215-492-2980 or e-mail Ethel.Waters@pasenate.com.
Find out more »November 2019
Affordable Care Act Insurance Enrollment Event
Do you need help buying or renewing your federal health insurance? Come to our event for free enrollment services.
Certified enrollment specialists will be able to walk you through the best and most affordable coverage through the Affordable Care Act or Medicare.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
Find out more »December 2019
2020 Census Job Fair
Join State Senator Anthony H. Williams and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon for a 2020 Census Job & Resource Fair on Monday, December 16, 2019.
Find out more »March 2020
Free Criminal Record Expungement & Sealing Clinic
State Senator Anthony H. Williams & State Representative Joanna McClinton in partnership with Defender Association of Philadelphia invite you to participate in a free Criminal Record Expungement & Sealing Clinic on March 28th at 11 a.m. at the Blanche Nixon Library.
R.S.V.P. to Receive Assistance | For more information call 215-492-2980
You are eligible if you meet these qualifications:
- Only Philadelphia County arrests are eligible
- Non-conviction charges or summary convictions with no arrests in the past 5 years can be expunged
- Some 2nd and 3rd degree misdemeanor convictions may be sealed if 10 years have passed
- Must have no current criminal charges
- Must not be serving probation time
April 2020
Voting Machine Demonstration
State Senator Anthony H. Williams and Darby Borough Council want to make sure you are prepared to use Delaware County's new voting system by inviting you to attend a Voting Machine Demonstration. The event will be held April 9th from 4 pm – 6 pm at the Darby Borough Recreation Center located at 1020 Ridge Avenue in Darby, PA This non-partisan event is free and open to the public and handicap accessible. For more information, contact: Rudy Taylor or Joy…
Find out more »Voting Machine Demonstration
State Senator Anthony H. Williams and Good Neighbors Senior Center want to make sure you are prepared to use Delaware County's new voting system by inviting you to attend a Voting Machine Demonstration. The event will be held April 14th from 10 am – noon at the Good Neighbor Senior Center located at 1085 Hook Road, Sharon Hill, PA This non-partisan event is free and open to the public and handicap accessible. For more information, contact: Rudy Taylor or Joy…
Find out more »September 2020
Shredding Event
Together with State Representative Joanna McClinton in partnership with Aetna, we will be hosting a FREE Shredding Event. The FREE EVENT will be held on Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m at Motivation High School located at 5900 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. (Parking lot entrance located at 60th Street and Baltimore Avenue) Properly shred unneeded papers from your taxes, financial and medical records, and other papers with personal information. Please remove all paper clips from the paper…
Find out more »December 2020
Live! Casino and Hotel and Council Member Johnson Virtual Job Fair
Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career with growth opportunities? If so, Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia is the place for you! We are currently looking for energetic, friendly, and motivated talent to join the Live! Team. Join our Virtual Job Fair to learn more about current opportunities. This will be a valuable opportunity to learn about the hiring process, discuss what it is like to work at Live!, and to answer any questions that you may have!…
Find out more »COVID-19 Pop-Up Testing Event
If you have been exposed to someone, or you have any symptoms of COVID-19, you should get a test. I will be hosting a COVID-19 Pop-up Testing Event with Rep. Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia) on December 18, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Temple Baptist Church at 2633 Wharton St., Philadelphia, PA 19146. Walk-ups are welcome at this event, but registration is strongly suggested. Email lynee.wilkins@pasenate.com to preregister for this event. Testing will be free for those with or without…
Find out more »Holiday of Hope Food, Clothing, & Toy Give-a-way
On Saturday, December 19, 2020, Motivated Community Resources will be hosting their Holiday of Hope event at the Allen AME Church Parking Lot at 5900 Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143. Those attending this event will receive free clothing, food, and a toy give-a-way and picture with Santa for children ages three to 12. Please register ahead for the toy give-a-way by calling 267-223-9873 and giving your child’s name, age, and gender. For more information, visit motivatedcrc.org.
Find out more »January 2021
Delaware County Virtual Expungement Clinic
In partnership with State Rep. Joanna McClinton and Legal Aid of Southeastern PA, I invite you to participate in the upcoming Delaware County Virtual Expungement Clinic on Monday, January 18, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
You are eligible for an expungement if you meet these qualifications:
- Only Delaware County arrests are eligible
- Only non-conviction charges, including ARD, or summary convictions with no arrests in the past 5 years can be expunged (non summary convictions cannot be expunged)
- Some misdemeanor convictions may be sealed if 10 years have passed
- Must have no current criminal charges
- Must not be serving probation time
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvc-2hpjstG9Zi-1hfIWBWHzth3Zdnbt4S
Find out more »Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Competition
The Thomas and Woods Foundation will be honoring Dr. King once again by hosting the Third Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Competition "Building Resilience in 2020". This annual event empowers high school students to write and perform their very own speeches before a live panel of judges.
Join the live event on Monday, January 18 from 6-8 pm!
Find out more »COVID-19 Pop-Up Testing Event
State Senator Anthony H. Williams in partnership with New Temple Baptist Church and Med Scree Laboratories are hosting a COVID-19 pop-up testing event on January 22 from 10 am - 2 pm.
- Walk-ups and Drive-ups are welcome
- Registration is STRONGLY SUGGESTED. Email: Lynne.Wilkins@pasenate.com
- Testing is available to both insured and uninsured residents
- Please bring your insurance card to the testing site
- Everyone must wear a facemask
For more information, contact Lynne or Jon in Senator Williams' office at 215-492-2980.
Find out more »February 2021
Love Your Neighbor Community Resource Event
Join me in partnership with Aetna, Dedicated Senior Health Center, Shared Food Program, Unity In the Community and Xclusively Yours Events for a Love Your Neighbor Community Resource Event. The event will be held on Wednesday, February 17 at 10 am - 2 pm.
Resources will include:
- Food Giveaway
- City & State Resources
- Health insurance options
- Insurance information (home, fire, burial)
Everyone MUST wear a facemask!
For more information please contact Lynne Wilkins at 215-492-2980 or email lynne.wilkins@pasenate.com.
Find out more »Policy Hearing on Racial & Gender Bias in the Courts
At the request of PA Legislative Black Caucus (PLBC) chair Rep. Donna Bullock (D- Philadelphia), vice-chair Rep. Summer Lee (D- Allegheny), and PLBC members Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D- Delaware/Philadelphia) and Sen. Sharif Street (D- Philadelphia), the Pennsylvania Senate and House Democratic Policy Committees will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss racial and gender bias in the court systems across the state. Members have requested this hearing to build off the continuing efforts of the Philadelphia City Council and Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson to work toward justice in the Philadelphia court system. This joint policy hearing will examine racial and gender bias experienced or observed by groups who interact with the court system including judges, lawyers, staff, advocates, and the public.
The Senate Democratic Policy Committee is chaired by Sen. Katie Muth (D-Berks/Chester/Montgomery), and the House Democratic Policy Committee is chaired by Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D- Erie).
The hearing is scheduled for Friday, February 19, 2021, at 10 a.m. It will be livestreamed at SenatorMuth.com/Policy and the PA Senate Democratic Caucus Facebook page.
You can register through Zoom here.
Find out more »March 2021
April 2021
Food Pantry and Community Event
This Saturday, April 10, I will be hosting a food pantry and community event in partnership with the Caring for Friends organization and Millennials Juneteenth. The event will be from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kingsessing Recreation Center at 4901 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143. Join us or share this event with anyone else who may need some extra care and assistance right now.
Find out more »Disaster Relief
Offices to Call for Assistance
Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management: 311
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency: 717-651-2001
American Red Cross of Southeastern PA: 215-299-4000
Office of State Senator Anthony H. Williams: 215-492-2980
Immediate Steps to Take
- Contact the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management to complete a damage survey.
- Contact the American Red Cross of South Eastern PA if you need emergency shelter.
- Once you return home, inspect and document all damage.
- Salvage any important documentation (receipts, bills of sale, insurance information, etc.). This will be helpful for claiming any portion of funds that may be given.
How Can We Help?
DISTRICT OFFICE
2901 Island Avenue | Suite 100 | Philadelphia, PA 19153
Ph: (215) 492-2980 | Fax: (215) 492-2990 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA
2103 Snyder Avenue | Philadelphia, PA 19145
Ph: (215) 755-9185 | Fax: (215) 952-3375 | Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
HARRISBURG OFFICE
11 East Wing | Box 203008 | Harrisburg, PA 17120
Ph: (717) 787-5970 | Fax: (717) 772-0574 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
