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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
April 14, 2015
PHILADELPHIA, April 14, 2015 — Area high school teams that have been competing in Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ “Mobile Business App Challenge” will learn who the three finalists are Wednesday, April 15, when the University of Pennsylvania picks the winner of its...
April 13, 2015
HARRISBURG, April 13, 2015 — As the nation marks Equal Pay Day on April 14, state Sens. Rob Teplitz and Anthony H. Williams have reintroduced legislation that strengthens Pennsylvania law to eliminate the gender wage gap. Senate Bill 303 increases the protection to...
March 31, 2015
HARRISBURG, March 31, 2015 — Even though Indiana’s top executive has promised to “fix” the controversial law that has drawn rebuke from Fortune 500 companies and equal rights advocates, state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams today said he will propose a bill in the near...
March 30, 2015
PHILADELPHIA, March 30, 2015 — A force for good and tireless fighter for the rights of the people of West Philadelphia, state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams today remembered the life and invaluable contributions of Novella Williams, who died March 20 at the age of 87....
March 9, 2015
PHILADELPHIA, March 9, 2015 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, and Neighbors of Cobbs Creek will host a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 12, for slain Philadelphia Police Officer Robert Wilson III, who was raised and lived...
February 4, 2015
HARRISBURG, Feb. 4, 2015 – To ensure a brighter future for more Pennsylvanians, a coalition of state senators today unveiled a 13-bill package that would make it more affordable for students to attend college and graduate with less debt. [hdvideo id=50] The College...
February 4, 2015
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 4, 2015 — Noting the significance of how veterans have fought to uphold the vision, dreams and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams said recently that it is appropriate to commemorate both. “We celebrate a man of...
February 3, 2015
HARRISBURG, Feb. 3, 2015 – Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus, led by Sen. Anthony H. Williams, will outline a comprehensive package of legislation at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, on the lieutenant governor’s balcony in the Capitol Rotunda that is designed to...
February 2, 2015
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2, 2015 — On the 15th anniversary of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams and the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women will hold a community event that will offer free HIV testing and...
January 28, 2015
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 28, 2015 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams will be the keynote speaker during this Friday’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day of observance by the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. The event will run from noon until 1 p.m. at the medical center, 3900...
January 6, 2015
HARRISBURG, Jan. 6, 2015 – State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams pledged today to continue his fight for equality, job creation and policies that help families after being sworn in for his fifth term as the elected leader of the 8th Senatorial District. “This is a...
December 22, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22, 2014 – More than 250 kids and their families enjoyed an early holiday celebration last week, courtesy of state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, local public officials and generous 8th Senatorial District businesses. Sen. Williams’ 4th annual holiday...
December 16, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams will present his annual holiday party to more than 250 pre-registered children and their families living in his senatorial district from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18, at the KIPP Charter...
November 20, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 20, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams will continue his tradition of handing out free turkeys and desserts to constituents and local first responders tomorrow and Monday. As he does every year, Sen. Williams will provide free Thanksgiving...
November 19, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 19, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams will deliver the keynote speech at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, during the University of Pennsylvania’s “AppItUp Challenge” at University City Science Center Quorum, Philadelphia. This is the second year...
November 11, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 11, 2014 — As Pennsylvania and the nation honored all veterans today, Philadelphia area’s homeless veterans and senior citizens got a glimpse of a new residence carrying the name of state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ late father. Sen. Williams,...
