March 7, 2011
Philadelphia, March 7, 2011 — Bartram Village residents were recognized on March 3 for their completion of a five-week healthy eating program, in which they attended workshops every Thursday to learn how to prepare healthy meals for their families and how to shop for...
March 1, 2011
HARRISBURG – The Senate Education Committee took a historic and monumental step today as it endorsed legislation sponsored by Chairman Jeffrey Piccola (R-Dauphin/York) and Senator Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) reigniting the debate on school choice in...
February 23, 2011
Philadelphia, Feb. 23, 2011: State Sen. Anthony H. Williams and the Urban League of Philadelphia will host a free foreclosure prevention workshop called “Protect Your Investment.” The event takes place on Thursday, March 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ezekiel Baptist Church,...
February 22, 2011
Philadelphia, Feb. 22, 2011: State Sen. Anthony H. Williams invites the community to join him on his upcoming Barbershop Tour. Citizens are welcome to join him at noon on Saturday, Feb. 26 at Playaz Hair Studio, 5201 Woodland Ave. in Philadelphia. “The barbershop has...
February 4, 2011
Lawmakers Propose Commercial Activity Tax to Aid Pennsylvania Businesses Philadelphia-February 4, 2011 – Citing the need to level the playing field for Pennsylvania businesses and to make the state more competitive in attracting and retaining businesses, Senator...
February 2, 2011
New Tax Law Designed to Make City and State More Competitive Philadelphia-February 2, 2011-Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (D-Phila./Delaware County) and Philadelphia City Councilman Bill Green (D-At-Large) are proposing to eliminate the unpopular and...
January 31, 2011
Philadelphia, Jan. 31, 2011 – State Sen. Anthony Williams is partnering with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to host an upcoming free energy forum. The forum will take place on Thursday, Feb. 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 50th Street...
January 28, 2011
Broad Coalition from Across State Led By Williams Demand Opportunity for Quality Education Philadelphia-January 28, 2010 – Invoking the language and passion of Dr. Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement, hundreds of students, parents, community...
January 28, 2011
Philadelphia, – January 28, 2011 – State Senate Democrats have chosen Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) to serve as Democratic Whip. Having previously served as Democratic Caucus Chair, Williams now assumes the second highest ranking position in...
January 24, 2011
School Choice Bill Co-Sponsor to Also Participate in Freedom Works School Choice Panel Philadelphia- January 24, 2011- State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, (D-Phila. and Delaware County) co-sponsor and leading proponent of Senate Bill 1, the Opportunity Scholarship Act,...
January 18, 2011
Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 2011: Passionate about wanting to help his constituents to improve their health and eating habits, Sen. Anthony H. Williams is partnering with the Philadelphia Housing Authority to co-host a free healthy eating lunchtime program for parents of...
January 12, 2011
Philadelphia, Jan. 12, 2011: State Sen. Anthony H. Williams and his staff will join Tasker Elite, Wide Body Truck Club and other community organizations to help clean up Marian Anderson Recreation Center in observance of the upcoming Martin Luther King Day of Service....
January 11, 2011
HARRISBURG—Calling school choice “the civil rights movement of this century,” state Sens. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia) and Jeffrey E. Piccola (R-Dauphin and York) announced the details of a highly anticipated “opportunity scholarship” plan today targeting the...
January 6, 2011
PHILADELPHIA, JAN. 6, 2011—State Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ district office in Southwest Philadelphia has moved from its Lindbergh Boulevard location. The office is now located at 2901 Island Ave., suite 100, Philadelphia, PA, 19153. The office phone number...
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...
