Press Releases

Philadelphia, Jan. 31, 2011 – State Sen. Anthony Williams is partnering with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to host an upcoming free energy forum. The forum will take place on Thursday, Feb. 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 50th Street...

Broad Coalition from Across State Led By Williams Demand Opportunity for Quality Education Philadelphia-January 28, 2010 - Invoking the language and passion of Dr. Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement, hundreds of students, parents, community activists and...

Philadelphia, – January 28, 2011 – State Senate Democrats have chosen Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) to serve as Democratic Whip. Having previously served as Democratic Caucus Chair, Williams now assumes the second highest ranking position in...

School Choice Bill Co-Sponsor to Also Participate in Freedom Works School Choice Panel Philadelphia- January 24, 2011- State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, (D-Phila. and Delaware County) co-sponsor and leading proponent of Senate Bill 1, the Opportunity Scholarship Act,...

Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 2011: Passionate about wanting to help his constituents to improve their health and eating habits, Sen. Anthony H. Williams is partnering with the Philadelphia Housing Authority to co-host a free healthy eating lunchtime program for parents of...

Philadelphia, Jan. 12, 2011: State Sen. Anthony H. Williams and his staff will join Tasker Elite, Wide Body Truck Club and other community organizations to help clean up Marian Anderson Recreation Center in observance of the upcoming Martin Luther King Day of Service....

HARRISBURG—Calling school choice “the civil rights movement of this century,” state Sens. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia) and Jeffrey E. Piccola (R-Dauphin and York) announced the details of a highly anticipated “opportunity scholarship” plan today targeting the...

PHILADELPHIA, JAN. 6, 2011—State Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ district office in Southwest Philadelphia has moved from its Lindbergh Boulevard location. The office is now located at 2901 Island Ave., suite 100, Philadelphia, PA, 19153. The office phone number...

PHILADELPHIA, DEC 14, 2010 — Citing the critical need for a bipartisan effort in the next legislative session, Governor-elect Corbett has selected State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (D) 8th, to serve on his transition team. Williams, who was recently elected as...

Free Seminar Open to Those Seeking to Start a Non-Profit and Existing Non-Profits Philadelphia, December 8, 2010 - “Non–profits are a crucial element in the social, economic and spiritual well being of our communities, their importance cannot be overstated,” said...

November 16, 2010 — PA State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (D) PA 8th will appear on In Focus, Saturday November 20th at 6:30 a.m. on MYPHL 17. In Focus is a weekly public affairs program hosted by veteran newsman Steve Highsmith. During the 30 minute interview...

PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 15, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams invites the community to join him on his upcoming Barbershop Tour. Citizens are welcome to join him on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. at Playaz Hair Studio, 5201 Woodland Ave. in Philadelphia. “The barbershop...

PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 12, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams is partnering with the Energy Coordinating Agency and Longstreth Community Green Association to host a free weatherization workshop. The event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at...

Leading Advocate on School Reform to Address 6th Annual Conference of National Education Choice Advocacy Organization November 10, 2010 [Philadelphia, PA] --- Calling education reform and school choice the new Civil Rights issue, one of the nation’s leading and most...

PHILADELPHIA, NOV 10, 2010 — Sen. Anthony H. Williams has teamed up with Tyrone Gilliams of TL Gilliams LLC, to give away more than 600 free Thanksgiving turkeys this year in the 8th Senatorial District. The turkey giveaway will take place on Saturday, November 20th...

YEADON, NOV. 10, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams is partnering with the Energy Coordinating Agency and Delta Sigma Theta Chester Alumnae Chapter to host a free weatherization workshop. The event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at First...

Reward Leading to Arrest and Conviction to be Offered PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 5, 2010 —Calling the attack on community activist Marsha Moore cowardly and despicable, PA State Senator Anthony H. Williams (D) 8th, will join other area leaders in announcing a reward for...

PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 4, 2010 — Pennsylvania State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (D) 8th, a member of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, will speak at the establishment of Philadelphia’s First Green Home Blocks, Saturday, November 6th at 11:30 a.m....

PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 1, 2010 - State Sen. Anthony H. Williams is partnering with the Energy Coordinating Agency and Kingsessing Fifth Division Community of Neighbors to host a free weatherization workshop this week. The event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 4 from...

Phila. PA-October 25, 2010--Pennsylvania State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (D) 8th will co-host a crime prevention forum in South Philadelphia tomorrow. The forum will be held at the Marion Anderson Recreation Center at 17th and Fitzwater Street beginning at 6:30...

PHILADELPHIA, OCT. 18, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams invites residents to his next “Taste of the 8th” dining event tonight, Oct. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Novita Bistro, located at 1608 South St. “If individuals and families are looking for a nice evening in...

School Choice Advocates Call Report a Threat to Citizens’ Right to Public School Choice October 13, 2010 [Philadelphia, PA]---Calling Auditor General Jack Wagner’s report, which calls for a moratorium on charter schools, a threat to the right to public school choice,...

DARBY, OCT. 13, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams is inviting people to join him on his upcoming Barbershop Tour. Citizens are welcome to join him on Friday, Oct. 15 from Noon to 1 p.m.. at Cuttin 4 Quarters, located at 208 MacDade Blvd. in Darby. This event was...

Moratorium Threatens Right to Public School Choice; Press Conference Scheduled at Capitol Rotunda What: Press Conference to express concern about Auditor General’s report which threatens Pennsylvania families’ right to public school choice. Who: PA State Senator...

Philadelphia, PA, October 11, 2010 ---- The Pennsylvania State Senate Education Committee will conduct a public hearing on Senate Bill 1405, the Opportunity Scholarship Bill, sponsored by PA State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (Dem 8th) on Wednesday in Harrisburg....

Leading School Reform Advocate to Take Clergy to Visit West Philadelphia High Schools PHILADELPHIA, October 6, 2010 – Calling education reform and school choice the new Civil Rights issue, one of the nation’s leading and most prominent voices in the school reform and...

YEADON, OCT. 15, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams invites concerned parents of Delaware County and their children to the upcoming “Get Involved” Youth Resource Fair. The fair will be on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Penn Wood High School, 100 Green Ave....

Survey of Likely Voters Showed Democratic Support for Tutoring Program Slated for Elimination in Obama Administration Education Blueprint Washington, DC, October 5, 2010 – At the official launch of the Tutor Our Children campaign today, Democratic state senator,...

DARBY, SEPT. 29, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams is inviting people to join him on his upcoming Barbershop Tour. Citizens are welcome to join him on Friday, Oct. 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Cuttin 4 Quarters, located at 208 MacDade Blvd. in Darby. The Barbershop has...

DARBY, SEPT. 29, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams is inviting people to join him on his upcoming Barbershop Tour. Citizens are welcome to join him on Friday, Oct. 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Cuttin 4 Quarters, located at 208 MacDade Blvd. in Darby. The Barbershop has...

Leading Advocate on School Reform to Discuss School Choice and Other Key Education Issues September 28, 2010 [Philadelphia, PA] -- One of the nation’s leaders in the school reform and school choice movements, Pennsylvania State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams PA...

Leading Advocate on School Reform to Discuss School Choice and Other Key Education Issues September 28, 2010 [Philadelphia, PA] -- One of the nation’s leaders in the school reform and school choice movements, Pennsylvania State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams PA...

PHILADELPHIA, SEPT. 24, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams and officials from the 52nd Street YMCA invite the public to an upcoming Health Walk and Fair. The free event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 2, rain or shine, at Laura Sims Skate House, 63rd and Walnut...

HARRISBURG, SEPT. 10, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Phila./Delaware) will soon introduce legislation to protect Pennsylvania citizens and landowners from environmental hazards caused by gas drilling companies that use hydraulic fracturing, also known as...

PHILADELPHIA, SEPT. 10, 2010 — Pennsylvania State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (D) 8th, a leading advocate in the school reform movement and the architect of Senate Bill 1405, the Opportunity Scholarship Act, will participate in the Students First Conference on...

PHILADELPHIA, SEPT. 10, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ staff will be bringing their services to Southwest Philadelphia residents at an upcoming Mobile Constituent Service Day. Constituents are welcome to speak directly with the senator’s staff on Tuesday,...

September 2, 2010 [Philadelphia, PA] -- When a fire and subsequent propane explosions broke out at Scully Welding Supply in Collingdale on September 1, first responders from all over Delaware County rushed to the scene to contain the fire, lead people to safety, treat...

Daylong family-friendly Labor Day weekend tradition features R&B stars Macy Gray and Chrisette Michele, along with Philadelphia gospel talent Tamika Patton, honors community and combat heroes PHILADELPHIA, September 1, 2010 – Baltimore Avenue will crackle with...

PHILADELPHIA, AUG. 27, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams has been selected to participate in the Digital Learning Council and help develop new strategies to bring technology into public education. Launched by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and former West Virginia...