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Williams Works to Boost Area Small Businesses
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 18, 2012 — More than 40 local small business owners and employees engaged in an interactive discussion at a recent workshop that focused on strengthening their bottom lines, according to state Sen. Anthony H. Williams, who hosted the event. The...
Philadelphian Wins Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ ‘There Oughta Be a Law!’ Contest
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 30, 2011 — Inspired by state Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ “There Oughta Be a Law!” competition, more than 80 individuals from across the state engaged in civic participation by submitting ideas for new legislation that would make Pennsylvania a better...
Williams to Host Jan. 11 Workshop for Small Businesses
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 28, 2011 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania and the law firm of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., will host an upcoming employment workshop to provide small businesses with...
Williams’ ‘Gifts for the Holidays’ Party and Toy Giveaway for Local Children Creates Happy Christmas Memories
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23, 2011-- Denean Thomas sat in her wheelchair eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. She excelled at Hardy Williams Charter School; now she is home schooled. Denean was diagnosed a year ago with a brain stem tumor. As if radiation and...
Shooting Spurs Community Meetings with Police, Muslim Leaders
Community Stakeholders Agree to Collaborate, Work in Partnership PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22, 2011 — Facilitated by state Senator Anthony H. Williams, police and members of the Muslim community recently came together to work toward easing tensions after a West Philadelphia...
Williams’ Gun Buy Back Event Gets 279 Guns off the Streets
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20, 2011 — Instead of getting a jump start on last-minute Christmas shopping on a brisk sunny mid-December Saturday morning, men and women of all ages lined up along 58th Street well before 10 a.m. to turn in their guns to police. State Sen. Anthony...
Williams Focuses on Returning Veterans
PHILADELPHIA, DEC. 20, 2011 — As President Obama reaffirms the return of our troops by year-end, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams is leading the charge in Pennsylvania as the General Assembly prepares for the return of the commonwealth's war veterans. Williams, whose...
Williams to Announce ‘Goods for Guns’ Event
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15, 2011 — An increase in gun violence on Philadelphia’s streets has prompted state Sen. Anthony H. Williams, Philadelphia Safety Net, and Uplift Solutions to announce a “Goods for Guns” gun buy back event. Williams is a longtime ardent and active...
Williams to Host Upcoming Gun Buy Back Event
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14, 2011 — An increase in gun violence on Philadelphia’s streets has prompted state Sen. Anthony H. Williams and Uplift Solutions and Safety Net to hold a gun buy back event in an effort to keep firearms from ending up in the wrong hands. The gun...
Williams: Meeting to Focus on Communication Between Community, Police
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9, 2011 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, the Philadelphia Police Department and the Majlis Ash-Shura invite West and Southwest Philadelphia residents to attend an upcoming public meeting to discuss ways to improve communication between the...
Williams: Policy Committee Panel Discussion To Focus on Returning Veterans
PHILADELPHIA, DEC. 7, 2011 — Anticipating the scores of veterans expected to return home from war and witnessing others already back but struggling to secure sustainable work, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a public...
Williams: Policy Committee Panel Discussion Focuses on Returning Veterans
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5, 2011 — Anticipating the scores of veterans expected to return home from war and witnessing others already back but struggling to secure sustainable work, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee are moving to act....
Williams: ‘Gifts for the Holidays’ Initiative to Benefit Local Children
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 4, 2011 — The approaching holiday season brings thoughts of warm, loving environments filled with bountiful gifts for many families. But for those who are struggling, this time of year is anything but joyful. State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, in...
Williams Closes ‘Health Awareness Month’ with Visit to Local Students
The Senator Hosted a Variety of Free Health-based Activities throughout October PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 3, 2011 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams closed his “Health Awareness Month” initiative by leading an exercise class for students at Mitchell Elementary School in the...
Williams to Host Nov. 17 Workshop for Small Businesses
Nov. 2, 2011 - Due to unavoidable circumstances, this workshop is to be rescheduled. Please check back for new date and time. Thank you. PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1, 2011 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania and the...
Williams Applauds Senate Passage of School Choice Expansion Bill
HARRISBURG, Oct. 26, 2011— The Senate this evening approved legislation (27-22) that would offer comprehensive school choice reform and increased educational opportunities for Pennsylvania students, said the bill’s co-sponsor state Sen. Anthony H. Williams. “This is a...
Williams to Host Kinship Care Panel Discussion
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 24, 2011 — The number of children being raised by a grandparent or other relative is rising. One child in 10 in the United States lives with a grandparent. For four out of 10 of those children, that grandparent is the primary caregiver. In order to...
Williams, Pennsy Flea Market Host Upcoming Health Fair
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 12, 2011— State Sen. Anthony H. Williams and Pennsy Flea Market invite the public to attend their upcoming free health fair. The inaugural Mary Mahoney Health Fair will take place on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pennsy Flea Market,...
Sen. Anthony H. Williams Supports Governor’s School Reform Proposals
Philadelphia, Oct. 11, 2011-- State Sen. Anthony H. Williams issued the following statement on the governor's recently unveiled school reform proposals: "As a public servant, focusing on the quality of life for my constituents is a key charge – which is why education...
Williams: Republican Attempt to Change Voting Process Wrong for Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Oct. 4, 2011— Encouraged by the testimony at today’s Senate State Government Committee public hearing on Pennsylvania’s Electoral College voting process, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams said the controversial legislation to change the current system is...
Williams Joins Thousands to Walk for Cure for Diabetes
Philadelphia, Oct. 4, 2011 -Wearing a black Phillies cap with a red “P,” state Sen. Anthony H. Williams joined the “Red Striders” - people living with diabetes - and 3,000 supporters who were walking for a cure at the annual American Diabetes Association Step Out:...
Williams Urges Support of Charter School Reform Measures
HARRISBURG, Sept. 29, 2011 — Surrounded by students from Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School and other Pennsylvania charter school students and advocates, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams this week called on the General Assembly to support charter school reform...
Enhancing Intergenerational Caregivers’ Quality of Life Is Focus as Sen. Anthony H. Williams Convenes Roundtable at Turning Points for Children
PHILADELPHIA, September 28, 2011 – How can legislation be developed that will positively enhance the quality of life for intergenerational caregivers of children whose parents are absent due to incarceration, addiction or neglect? A roundtable meeting on Sept. 12 to...
Sen. Williams, Rep. Waters Invite Residents to Town Hall Meeting on Crime
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 27, 2011 — A recent spike in burglaries in the Cobbs Creek and West Philadelphia communities has prompted state Sen. Anthony H. Williams and Rep. Ron Waters to organize an upcoming community meeting on crime prevention and community-based...
Williams: Public Notary Application Now Available Online
HARRISBURG, Sept. 21, 2011— The application to become a public notary is now available online, a move that is expected to save the state time and money, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams said today. Public notaries have the power to administer oaths and...
Williams Kicks Off 8th District ‘Health Awareness Month,’ Diabetes Walk
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20, 2011 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams invites the community to walk, run and even dance their way to a healthier lifestyle throughout October as he launches “Health Awareness Month” in the 8th District. “A healthy lifestyle ensures a better...
Williams Offers Mobile Constituent Service Day
DARBY, Sept. 19, 2011 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ staff will be bringing their services to Darby residents at an upcoming Mobile Constituent Service Day. Constituents are welcome to speak directly with the senator’s staff on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m....
Mind, Body and Spirit Expo Educates and Energizes Area Seniors
Folcroft, August 25, 2011- Nearly 200 vibrant and enthusiastic area seniors attended the Mind, Body and Spirit: Navigating Life After 50+ Expo presented by state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Phila/Delaware) in partnership with the Darby Community Development Center....
Statement from State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams on the Announced Departure of Dr. Arlene Ackerman
“Children in the Philadelphia public school system long have been underserved – primarily due to a lack of true academic leadership, someone who understands what it takes to move them into a globally competitive future. Dr. Arlene Ackerman, however, brought a vision...
Williams Invites Community to Labor Day Weekend Summer of Peace Cookout
Philadelphia, Aug. 22, 2011 — As summer unofficially draws to an end Labor Day weekend, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams invites the community out for one last peaceful, family-friendly gathering of the Neighborhood to Neighborhood (N2N) 2011 Summer of Peace with a...
Williams, Darby CDC Event to Discuss ‘Navigating Life After 50+’
DARBY, Aug. 3, 2011 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, in partnership with Darby Community Development Corporation, invite Baby Boomers and beyond to a free seminar that focuses on “Mind, Body, Spirit: Navigating Life After 50+.” The event will take place on Wednesday,...
Williams Joins Eastwick Rec at Weekend of Peace
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 3, 2011 — The message of peace continues to spread this summer throughout the Philadelphia area, thanks to the efforts of ordinary citizens who have state Sen. Anthony H. Williams as their key ally. Most recently, Williams last weekend participated...
Williams Hosts Youth Basketball Tournament As Part of N2N Summer of Peace
DARBY, July 20, 2011 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ Neighborhood to Neighborhood 2011 Summer of Peace continues to provide fun, safe and family-friendly events with an upcoming basketball tournament for youth ages 13 and up, who will have an opportunity to match...
Sen. Williams Hosts Gun Buyback in Darby
Darby, July 8, 2011 — Following a recent spike in violent crime in Darby Borough and Darby Township, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-8) is hosting a gun buyback. The gun buyback will take place on Saturday, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Darby Borough...
Williams Co-Hosts Free Financial Improvement Seminar
Philadelphia, July 6, 2011 — The office of state Sen. Anthony H. Williams, together with Drexel University and Danette M. Reid and Randy L. Noel from State Farm, will host an upcoming seminar, “Building Financial Wealth by Improving Your Credit Score.” The free event...
Are You Smarter Than a State Legislator? Here’s Your Chance to Prove It
Do you have strong opinions about conditions in your community and wish you could do something about them? Do you have an idea that you are certain could be the solution to a problem but don’t think anyone values your opinion? Do you feel that Harrisburg isn’t listening to you? Well state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, D-8, is offering you an opportunity to be heard. He has launched a “There Oughta Be a Law” competition. Williams is asking constituents from across the state to submit ideas for new laws. “Some of the nation’s most significant legislation like Megan’s Law has come from the ideas of constituents,” said Williams who serves as minority whip. “At best this competition could lead to the creation of important laws and at a minimum it will promote civic involvement. As a member of the Senate’s state government committee, I can tell you that community involvement is one of the pillars of democracy.”
Williams: Partisan Budget Caters to Corporate Interests
Harrisburg, June 28, 2011 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams blasted today’s Senate passage of the Republican-concocted 2011-12 state budget as a partisan attack on education that shelters corporate interests. “This was not a bipartisan approach to the budget as the...
More Than 1,000 Celebrate Kickoff to Summer of Peace
June 28, 2011 [Philadelphia]—It seems that even Mother Nature wanted the summer of 2011 to get off to a peaceful start. Despite forecasts of possible violent thunderstorms Mother Nature did an about face and provided clear blue skies for the more than 1,000 people that gathered at Stinger Square in South Philadelphia for the Neighborhood to Neighborhood Summer of Peace Kickoff Cookout on Saturday, June 25.
Young scholar’s initiative lands powerful senator as graduation speaker
PHILADELPHIA, June 20, 2011— With her mortarboard neatly perched and gown hanging perfectly, Alisia Flemings stood ready to soar from her perch as salutatorian of the Laboratory Charter School of Communications and Languages and dive deeply into preparation to be the mechanical engineer she dreams of becoming.
Williams suspends annual festival, shifts funds to N2N Summer of Peace initiative
Philadelphia, June 15, 2011 — As community organizations charged with promoting youth development and curbing violence continue to sustain severe budget cuts amid a dour economy, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams announced he will suspend a signature annual event, opting...