October 14, 2009
HARRISBURG, OCT. 14, 2009 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams today announced that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin accepting applications for its cash grant program on Nov. 2. The crisis program is set to open for enrollment Jan....
October 9, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, OCT. 9, 2009 — State Sen. Anthony Williams invites the community to join him on his first “Taste of the 8th” dining event. Diners are invited to join the senator as he ventures to local restaurants through the 8th Senate District. The first outing will...
September 30, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, September 30, 2009 – – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams accompanied over 40 public officials, teachers, parents and businessmen and women in an extensive roundtable discussion on education as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s...
September 14, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, SEPT. 14, 2009 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, along with Health Partners and West Philadelphia YMCA, invite the public to attend an upcoming free health walk and fair. “Walking the Walk” Health Walk and Fair will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10, rain...
September 14, 2009
HARRISBURG, SEPT. 14, 2009 — Following the recent announcement from Senate and House leaders that a budget deal is imminent, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams issued the following statement: “While I’m glad that we’ve reached an agreement on the budget, I’m disappointed...
September 3, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, SEPT. 3, 2009 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams today joined community leaders at a ceremony celebrating the opening of a new charter school in West Philadelphia. KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School, an open...
August 28, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, AUG. 28, 2009 – State Sen. Anthony Williams and the West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods and Businesses invite the community to the upcoming 20th annual Neighborhood to Neighborhood Street Festival, featuring R&B singer Robin Thicke....
August 10, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, August 10, 2009 — State Sen. Anthony Williams and the West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods and Businesses invite the community to the 20th annual Neighborhood to Neighborhood Street Festival. The N2N Street Festival takes place on Saturday, Sept....
July 22, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, JULY 22, 2009 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams today announced that PA Greenways has received significant state funding for a project to reduce local storm water runoff. The Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia Storm Water Mitigation Project received $174,698...
July 14, 2009
HARRISBURG, July 14, 2009 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams today joined Citizens for the Arts in Pennsylvania to protest proposed budget cuts to arts programs at a rally in the Capitol Rotunda. “Art enriches minds, spurs creativity and gives people the...
July 14, 2009
YEADON, July 14, 2009 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams announced today that a local municipality received state funding for a water improvement project. Darby Borough received $50,000 for the rehabilitation of 2,500 linear feet of sanitary sewer pipe located along...
June 22, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, JUNE 22, 2009 – As Pennsylvania’s budget looms, state Sen. Anthony Williams will host a community discussion with the community this week to discuss the impact of possible funding cuts to vital programs and services. The “STR8 TALK” community meeting...
May 7, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, May 7, 2009 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams hosted a town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 6 at the Yeadon Borough Hall, to clarify how the federal stimulus package is impacting residents locally and the Commonwealth as a whole. “A deluge of calls...
May 5, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 2009 –State Sen. Anthony H. Williams hosted a town hall meeting on Monday, May 4 at Sayre High School, to clarify how the federal stimulus package is impacting residents locally and the Commonwealth as a whole. “A deluge of calls from constituents...
May 1, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, May 1, 2009 – Thursday night, State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, State Reps. Kenyatta Johnson and Babette Josephs and Council President Anna Verna were joined by nearly 100 community members, activists and police officers for a community meeting in South...
April 28, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, April 28, 2009 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, a long-time advocate for educational improvements and innovation, has been appointed to the Senate Committee on Education. Williams hopes that this role will expand his ability to impact education for the...
April 28, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, April 28, 2009 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams released the following statement regarding Sen. Arlen Specter’s decision to run as a Democrat when he seeks reelection in 2010. “As a Philadelphian and a person of color, I have watched Arlen Specter’s...
April 27, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, April 27, 2009 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams will host a town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at the Yeadon Borough Hall, Church Lane and Baily Road, to clarify how the federal stimulus package is impacting residents locally and the...
April 24, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, April 24, 2009 – On April 22, State Sen. Anthony H. Williams was joined by 30 Delaware County local elected officials for the continuation of his Council of Presidents meeting series. Representatives from Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority...
April 21, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, April 21, 2009 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams marks Earth Day with his support for events across the 8th Senatorial District. Williams, a member of the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee, hopes that Earth Day is a reminder that each...
April 3, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, April 3, 2009 — Yesterday, Temple University Beasley School of Law hosted the 2009 Honorable Clifford Scott Green Portrait Unveiling and Lecture. Temple University Law Professor Robert J. Reinstein presented the annual lecture on the topic “Presidential...
