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,...
November 10, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams today voiced his support of a lawsuit by fellow lawmakers and Cease Fire PA to stop Pennsylvania’s new law giving the National Rifle Association open season on community-specific gun laws. “Philadelphia...
November 10, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, members of his family and public officials will dedicate a new facility at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11, that will further help address homelessness among the Philadelphia area’s veterans and seniors. Named...
October 29, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 29, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams issued the following statement today to note the entry into Pennsylvania law of his proposal to prevent schools from hiring teachers, coaches or staff who have sexually exploited, abused or harassed...
October 27, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Oct 27, 2014 – State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams today urged the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and the School Reform Commission to immediately return to the negotiating table. “This debate should be about what is in the best interests of...
October 24, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 24, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams will make two public appearances tomorrow, Oct. 25, in Philadelphia to help raise awareness about breast cancer and to continue to educate residents about the importance of nonviolence, education and...
October 21, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 21, 2014 — The new anti-bullying mobile application designed by a team from Penn Wood High School and developed in collaboration with STEMNASIUM LEARNING Academy in state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ first-ever competition is now available to...
October 15, 2014
HARRISBURG, Oct. 15, 2014 — Under state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ leadership, the House of Representatives today sent legislation to the governor’s desk that, if signed into law, would prevent schools from quietly transferring or hiring teachers, coaches and staff...
October 9, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10, 2014 — To showcase the academic talent in the 8th Senatorial District and stir greater awareness to anti-bullying efforts, state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, STEMNASIUM and a winning team of Penn Wood High School students will debut a mobile...
October 1, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1, 2014 — For the next six weeks, residents in the 8th Senatorial District will once again be able to improve their health and fitness – for free – during state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ annual “Health Awareness Season.” “Beginning today and...
September 23, 2014
HARRISBURG, Sept. 23, 2014 — The state Senate today approved the bill that would finally give the School District of Philadelphia the power to levy a $2 per pack cigarette tax on consumers, but Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams lamented the vote and urged lawmakers to find...
September 17, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 17, 2014 — From Social Security issues to workshops on energy choices, state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ annual, free “Navigating Life After 50+ Expo” will open at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 19, at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital. Sen. Williams is...
September 12, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 12, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ annual “Health Awareness Season” will open next month at various recreational centers in the 8th Senatorial District. The season will present dozens of free classes and residents will have the chance to...
September 10, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 10, 2014 — Dozens of school children in the School District of Philadelphia were the ultimate winners in state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ “Ultimate Back 2 School Basketball Challenge,” Aug. 30, at the Kingsessing Recreation Center. The contest...
August 28, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 28, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, local officials and more vendors have signed up to make the senator’s “Ultimate Back 2 School Basketball Challenge” a huge success when the tournament tips off at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 30, at the...
August 20, 2014
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams and local officials will tip-off the senator’s “Ultimate Back 2 School Basketball Challenge” at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 30, at the Kingsessing Recreation Center, Philadelphia. The basketball tournament is...
