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Sen. Williams Steps Up Call for Justice Eakin’s Resignation, Says Graci, Beemer, Byer Must Step Down, Too

November 16, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16, 2015 — Following a meeting with Philadelphia’s community leaders, clergy and civil rights advocates about the email scandal that has ensnared Pennsylvania’s judicial system, state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams this morning re-stated his call for PA Supreme Court Justice Michael Eakin to resign, demanded the removal of three other officials, and called for a special prosecutor to investigate the attempted cover up.

Sen. Williams, Rep. McClinton to Offer Next Expungement Clinic for Residents

October 29, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 29, 2015 — Continuing their work to meet a definite need, state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, Rep. Joanna McClinton and legal experts will hold another clinic this Saturday at Myers Recreation Center, Philadelphia, to help residents clear certain...

Sen. Williams Joins Campaign to End State Budget Quagmire

October 23, 2015

HARRISBURG, Oct. 23, 2015 — With state budget negotiators continuing their unwillingness to stay at the table until a 2015-2016 fiscal blueprint is adopted, Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams today said he will support his caucus’ call for all lawmakers to remain in...

Sen. Williams Urges Committee to Adopt Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Bill

October 21, 2015

Cobbs Creek woman’s story, Philly home seizures reasons reform is needed now HARRISBURG, Oct. 21, 2015 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ work to reform the Pennsylvania statute that allows law enforcement officials to seize property in some cases has taken a...

Sen. Williams’ Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Effort to Get Senate Hearing

October 19, 2015

HARRISBURG, Oct. 19, 2015 — Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ work to change how law enforcement officials may seize personal property during a criminal investigation will get a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the State Capitol. The Senate Judiciary...

Williams, Kinship Care Committee Host Successful Conference on Balancing Life

October 9, 2015

Philadelphia – Oct. 9, 2015 – State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) in concert with the Philadelphia Kinship Care Committee, Turning Points for Children and the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) recently hosted a...

Sen. Williams’ Kinship Care Conference to Deliver Info, Tips for Grandparents, Relatives Caring for Children

October 2, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2, 2015 — Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams and the Philadelphia Kinship Care Committee will help grandparents and other relatives lead a more balanced life as they help caring for children during “Helping Hands Kinship Care Conference 2015,” at 9 a.m.,...

Sen. Williams’ ‘Wonderful’ Senior Expo Delivers Info, Positive Steps

September 22, 2015

COLLINGDALE, Sept. 22, 2015 — More than 150 senior residents from Philadelphia and Delaware counties attended state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ “Navigating Life After 55+ Expo” Sept. 17. Many, like Martha Yates of Yeadon, said the event was, “Wonderful!” [divider...

Sen. Williams to Hold Interfaith Meeting Saturday on Criminal Justice Reform

September 18, 2015

Civil asset forfeiture expected to be topic of discussion HARRISBURG, Sept. 18, 2015 — In his ongoing push to make reasonable reforms to Pennsylvania’s justice system, Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams will hold a special interfaith meeting at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept....

Sen. Williams, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital to Deliver Helpful Answers to Philly, DelCo Seniors During Thursday Expo

September 15, 2015

YEADON, Sept. 15, 2015 — Residents of Philadelphia and Delaware counties who are 55 years old and older will have the chance to learn about prescription drugs, Medicaid, and how to live a healthier life beginning at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, in Collingdale during...

Eagles in Atlanta for NFL Opener but Sen. Williams, Neighbors to Tailgate Like It’s a Home Game

September 11, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 11, 2015 — The Eagles and Falcons will be kicking off their 2015-2016 NFL season in Atlanta, but that’s not going to stop state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams and the Cobbs Creek Parkway community from celebrating like they were outside Lincoln...

Sen. Williams’ to Speak at Sample Mural Dedication, ‘Don’t Shoot’ Event, Saturday, Aug. 29

August 28, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 28, 2015 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams will help to memorialize a great Philadelphia community leader and stress the importance for education during two public events, tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 29, in Philadelphia. During the first event, Sen....

Hundreds Attending Sen. Williams’ ‘Ultimate Back 2 School Basketball Tourney’ Make Sure Local Students Prepared for New School Year

August 27, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 27, 2015 — More than 500 people turned out at the Kingsessing Recreation Center recently for a spirited basketball tournament that benefitted local school students, and Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ “2015 Ultimate Back 2 School Basketball Tournament” crowned a new champion.

Sen. Williams’ ‘Ultimate Back 2 School Basketball Tourney’ to Help Local Students Prepare for New School Year

August 20, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20, 2015 — Some spirited hoops competition will help students in Philadelphia and Delaware counties prepare for back to school beginning at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, during Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ “2015 Ultimate Back 2 School Basketball...

Williams Calls on Lincoln University to Discipline Rogue Professor

August 17, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, August 17, 2015 – State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams today called on the administration of Lincoln University to discipline a rogue professor whose anti-gay, victim-shaming, and terrorist-defending social media posts have drawn international scorn to the...

Special Hoops Tournament, Part of Sen. Williams’ ‘Summer of Peace,’ to Support Campaign for Naming Court in Memory of Slain Officer Wilson

August 6, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 6, 2015 — The friendly but impassioned campaign to name a basketball court in the memory of fallen Philadelphia police officer Robert Wilson III will get a special boost Saturday when state Sen. Anthony H. Williams and Tyrone “Cakes”...

Summer of Peace Returns to Sen. Williams’ District

July 29, 2015

Family Fun Day will set stage at Christy Recreation Center PHILADELPHIA, July 29, 2015 — Once again, children and residents of state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ 8th Senatorial District will have the opportunity to learn about peaceful alternatives to violence and...

Sen. Williams Says Court’s Decision to Strike Down Law Granting NRA Legal Standing Will Help Philly, PA Communities Better Protect Citizens

June 25, 2015

HARRISBURG, June 25, 2015 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams today stood with Cease Fire PA, state lawmakers and other public officials who filed a lawsuit in Commonwealth Court to stop a Corbett-era law giving the National Rifle Association the power to challenge...

Sharon Hill Parade, School Crossing Guard Awards on Tap for Sen. Williams

May 29, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, May 29, 2015 — Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams is planning to help celebrate the 125th anniversary of Sharon Hill tomorrow morning during a parade, and he’ll recognize retiring crossing guards and the teacher of the year during the 12th Police District...

Sen. Williams to Honor Vietnam Vets Saturday During Hug-A-Vet Rally

May 14, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, May 14, 2015 — Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and others will honor 65 Vietnam veterans and others who have fought to defend America during a special Hug-A-Vet Rally Saturday, May 16, at the American Legion...

Better Grades, Stronger Learning Result of Sen. Williams’ H.S. Mobile Biz App Competition as Boys Latin Team Designs Winning Entry

May 12, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, May 12, 2015 — Students who need help learning could soon get that instruction from a mobile app that has been designed in state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ “High School Mobile Business App Competition.” A two-student team from Boys Latin of...

Sen. Williams to Help Philly Residents Start Fresh with Expungement Clinic

May 11, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, May 11, 2015 — On the heels of a very successful and historic event in Delaware County in April, state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams will once again give Philly residents the opportunity to remove criminal blemishes from their past so they can improve...

Sen. Williams Turns to Philly’s Senior Moms for ‘Glam Mom Makeover Day’

May 7, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, May 7, 2015 — Just in time for Mother’s Day, and following a successful kickoff event last week for Delaware County residents, Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ office will provide free makeovers to West and Southwest Philly senior women during “Glam Mom...

Sen. Williams’ H.S. Mobile Biz App Competition to Announce Winner Thursday

May 6, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, May 6, 2015 — The next great productivity tool for businesses will emerge tomorrow, Thursday, May 7, when the winner is announced in state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ “High School Mobile Business App Competition.” Teams from Boys Latin of Philadelphia...

DelCo Senior Moms in Sen. Williams’ District get ‘Glam Mom Makeover’

May 4, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, May 4, 2015 — More than 20 senior women, in the spirit of Mother’s Day, received a free “Glam Mom Makeover” May 1, courtesy of Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, Empire Beauty School, and Keystone VIP Choice. The annual event has become something that Delaware...

Sen. Williams to Give Senior Moms ‘New Outlook’ During ‘Makeover Day’

April 30, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, April 30, 2015 — In the spirit of Mother’s Day, Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ office will help women from senior centers throughout the 8th Senatorial District feel better about themselves with a free “Glam Mom Makeover Day” tomorrow and May 8 at Empire...

Sen. William’s 1st Del. Co. Expungement Clinic Helps More than 50 Residents

April 28, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, April 28, 2015 — To help people find suitable housing, better jobs or continue their education, state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams held the first-ever expungement clinic in Delaware County last week. More than 50 people from across the 8th Senatorial...

Mobile App Competitions Find Finalists in Sen. William’s Biz App Challenge, Winner in Penn’s ‘AppItUp’ Contest

April 21, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, April 21, 2015 — Three teams from Philadelphia area high schools were named finalists, April 15, in Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ “Mobile Business App Challenge,” while a University of Pennsylvania resident physician won $50,000 in her school’s “AppItUp...

Sen. Williams Decries Action Targeting City’s Sick Leave Law

April 17, 2015

PHILADELPHIA, April 17, 2015 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams today issued the following statement on the Senate’s passage this week of a bill that would stop Philadelphia’s new sick leave law: “I was very disappointed in the Senate’s vote on Tuesday to adopt...

Protecting Soldiers, Veterans, Williams’ ‘Stolen Valor’ Law Wins Senate Approval

April 15, 2015

HARRISBURG, April 15, 2015 — To protect the benefits and reputations of soldiers who earned it, the Pennsylvania Senate today approved Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ “stolen valor” bill today and sent it to the House for consideration. Senate Bill 43 would create the...

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