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 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 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...
August 27, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, AUG. 27, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams has been selected to participate in the Digital Learning Council and help develop new strategies to bring technology into public education. Launched by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and former West Virginia...
August 23, 2010
Made possible by grants from 3 Philadelphia legislators PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 23 – State Reps. Babette Josephs and Kenyatta Johnson and Sen. Anthony H. Williams, all D-Phila., announce the opening of a new farmers’ market in Grays Ferry. The Grays Ferry...
July 30, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, JULY 30, 2010 — Following reports of alleged misuse of toll payer money at the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), state Sen. Anthony H. Williams has urged further inquiry into the matter. He sent a letter today to Pennsylvania Treasurer Robert McCord...
July 20, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, July 20, 2010 — A statewide organization that focuses on personal and economic liberty today endorsed State Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ legislation that would provide school choice for disadvantaged students in chronically failing public schools. ”The...
April 26, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 26, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams will join PA CareerLink and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia to host Career Fair 2010, a free event that is open to the public. The event takes place on Tuesday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....
April 23, 2010
HARRISBURG, April 23, 2010 – A rising level of anti-Semitism on college campuses across the country led state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams to offer a resolution on Wednesday condemning such conduct and calling on colleges and universities across Pennsylvania to stand...
March 15, 2010
WHO: State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware), Senate Judiciary Committee WHAT: Public hearing on Parent Accountability Act (Senate Bill 99) WHEN: Monday, March 15 at 9 a.m. WHERE: Boys Latin Charter School of Philadelphia, 5501 Cedar Ave.,...
February 18, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, FEB. 18, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams will join PA CareerLink and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia to host Career Fair 2010, a free event that is open to the public. The event takes place on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....
February 1, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, FEB. 1, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, Darby Mayor Helen Thomas and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) are partnering to present a free energy conservation forum designed to give tips on how to save money on winter utility bills....
January 26, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, JAN. 26, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams is inviting people to join him on his first Barbershop Tour. Citizens are welcome to join the senator as he ventures to local barbershops. The first outing will take place on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. at...
January 14, 2010
I want to thank everyone for their kind words and heartfelt expressions of condolence on the passing of my father, Hardy Williams. Tragic times like these are a reminder of the love that surrounds us. My father impacted so many lives during his decades of public...
January 5, 2010
PHILADELPHIA, JAN. 5, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, Darby Mayor Helen Thomas and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) are partnering to present a free energy conservation forum designed to give tips on how to save money on winter utility bills....
November 25, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 25, 2009 – – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and The Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center are partnering to present “Be Utility Wise & Prepare Now for the Winter Months,” a free...
November 17, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, November 17, 2009 – – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams invites the public to a free upcoming workshop on weatherization and energy conservation. The workshop will take place Monday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. at Wayland Memorial Baptist Church, 52nd...
November 12, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 12, 2009 — State Sen. Anthony Williams invites the community to join him for his upcoming “Taste of the 8th” dining event. The outing will take place on Monday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Keya Graves Restaurant, 891 Main St. in Darby. This is the...
