Press Releases
Grays Ferry Farmers’ Market to open Aug. 31
Made possible by grants from 3 Philadelphia legislators PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 23 – State Reps. Babette Josephs and Kenyatta Johnson and Sen. Anthony H. Williams, all D-Phila., announce the opening of a new farmers' market in Grays Ferry. The Grays Ferry Farmers' Market...
Williams to Look Further into Allegations Against DRPA
PHILADELPHIA, JULY 30, 2010 — Following reports of alleged misuse of toll payer money at the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), state Sen. Anthony H. Williams has urged further inquiry into the matter. He sent a letter today to Pennsylvania Treasurer Robert McCord...
Citizens Alliance Endorses Sen. Williams School Choice Bill
PHILADELPHIA, July 20, 2010 — A statewide organization that focuses on personal and economic liberty today endorsed State Sen. Anthony H. Williams’ legislation that would provide school choice for disadvantaged students in chronically failing public schools. ”The...
Sen. Williams Invites Public to Upcoming Career Fair
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 26, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams will join PA CareerLink and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia to host Career Fair 2010, a free event that is open to the public. The event takes place on Tuesday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....
Williams Implores Universities to Prevent Anti-Semitism
HARRISBURG, April 23, 2010 – A rising level of anti-Semitism on college campuses across the country led state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams to offer a resolution on Wednesday condemning such conduct and calling on colleges and universities across Pennsylvania to stand...
Committee to Discuss Williams’ Parent Accountability Bill
WHO: State Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware), Senate Judiciary Committee WHAT: Public hearing on Parent Accountability Act (Senate Bill 99) WHEN: Monday, March 15 at 9 a.m. WHERE: Boys Latin Charter School of Philadelphia, 5501 Cedar Ave.,...
Sen. Williams Invites Public to Upcoming Career Fair
PHILADELPHIA, FEB. 18, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams will join PA CareerLink and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia to host Career Fair 2010, a free event that is open to the public. The event takes place on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....
Sen. Williams Presents Upcoming Energy Forum
PHILADELPHIA, FEB. 1, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, Darby Mayor Helen Thomas and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) are partnering to present a free energy conservation forum designed to give tips on how to save money on winter utility bills....
Join Sen. Williams as He Launches Barbershop Tour
PHILADELPHIA, JAN. 26, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams is inviting people to join him on his first Barbershop Tour. Citizens are welcome to join the senator as he ventures to local barbershops. The first outing will take place on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. at...
Tribute to Sen. Hardy Williams
I want to thank everyone for their kind words and heartfelt expressions of condolence on the passing of my father, Hardy Williams. Tragic times like these are a reminder of the love that surrounds us. My father impacted so many lives during his decades of public...
Sen. Williams Presents Upcoming Energy Forum
PHILADELPHIA, JAN. 5, 2010 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, Darby Mayor Helen Thomas and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) are partnering to present a free energy conservation forum designed to give tips on how to save money on winter utility bills....
Sen. Williams Presents Upcoming Energy Forum
PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 25, 2009 - - State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and The Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center are partnering to present “Be Utility Wise & Prepare Now for the Winter Months,” a free energy forum...
Sen. Williams to Host Free Weatherization Workshop
PHILADELPHIA, November 17, 2009 - - State Sen. Anthony H. Williams invites the public to a free upcoming workshop on weatherization and energy conservation. The workshop will take place Monday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. at Wayland Memorial Baptist Church, 52nd & Baltimore...
Join Sen. Williams for ‘Taste of the 8th’ Dining Event
PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 12, 2009 — State Sen. Anthony Williams invites the community to join him for his upcoming “Taste of the 8th” dining event. The outing will take place on Monday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Keya Graves Restaurant, 891 Main St. in Darby. This is the...
Williams: LIHEAP To Open November 2
HARRISBURG, OCT. 14, 2009 - State Sen. Anthony H. Williams today announced that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin accepting applications for its cash grant program on Nov. 2. The crisis program is set to open for enrollment Jan. 4,...
Join Williams for Upcoming ‘Taste of the 8th’ Dining Event
PHILADELPHIA, OCT. 9, 2009 — State Sen. Anthony Williams invites the community to join him on his first “Taste of the 8th” dining event. Diners are invited to join the senator as he ventures to local restaurants through the 8th Senate District. The first outing will...
Williams Participates in Education Roundtable
PHILADELPHIA, September 30, 2009 - - State Sen. Anthony H. Williams accompanied over 40 public officials, teachers, parents and businessmen and women in an extensive roundtable discussion on education as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s “Listening and...
Williams Hosts ‘Walking the Walk’ Health Walk and Fair
PHILADELPHIA, SEPT. 14, 2009 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, along with Health Partners and West Philadelphia YMCA, invite the public to attend an upcoming free health walk and fair. “Walking the Walk” Health Walk and Fair will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10, rain...
Sen. Williams Comments on Announced Budget Deal
HARRISBURG, SEPT. 14, 2009 — Following the recent announcement from Senate and House leaders that a budget deal is imminent, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams issued the following statement: “While I’m glad that we’ve reached an agreement on the budget, I’m disappointed...
Willliams Celebrates Grand Opening of New Charter School
PHILADELPHIA, SEPT. 3, 2009 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams today joined community leaders at a ceremony celebrating the opening of a new charter school in West Philadelphia. KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School, an open...
Williams Invites Community to Upcoming N2N Festival
PHILADELPHIA, AUG. 28, 2009 - State Sen. Anthony Williams and the West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods and Businesses invite the community to the upcoming 20th annual Neighborhood to Neighborhood Street Festival, featuring R&B singer Robin Thicke. This...
Williams to Host Neighborhood to Neighborhood Street Festival
PHILADELPHIA, August 10, 2009 — State Sen. Anthony Williams and the West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods and Businesses invite the community to the 20th annual Neighborhood to Neighborhood Street Festival. The N2N Street Festival takes place on Saturday, Sept....
Williams: Funding Will Reduce Storm Runoff in Local Creeks
PHILADELPHIA, JULY 22, 2009 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams today announced that PA Greenways has received significant state funding for a project to reduce local storm water runoff. The Cobbs Creek, West Philadelphia Storm Water Mitigation Project received $174,698...
Williams Joins in Protest of Funding Cuts to Arts Programs
HARRISBURG, July 14, 2009 - State Sen. Anthony H. Williams today joined Citizens for the Arts in Pennsylvania to protest proposed budget cuts to arts programs at a rally in the Capitol Rotunda. “Art enriches minds, spurs creativity and gives people the opportunity to...
Williams Announces Water Improvement Project Funding
YEADON, July 14, 2009 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams announced today that a local municipality received state funding for a water improvement project. Darby Borough received $50,000 for the rehabilitation of 2,500 linear feet of sanitary sewer pipe located along...
Sen. Williams to Host Community Discussion on State Budget
PHILADELPHIA, JUNE 22, 2009 – As Pennsylvania’s budget looms, state Sen. Anthony Williams will host a community discussion with the community this week to discuss the impact of possible funding cuts to vital programs and services. The “STR8 TALK” community meeting...
Williams Hosts Town Halls on Impact of Federal Stimulus Locally
PHILADELPHIA, May 7, 2009 - State Sen. Anthony H. Williams hosted a town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 6 at the Yeadon Borough Hall, to clarify how the federal stimulus package is impacting residents locally and the Commonwealth as a whole. “A deluge of calls from...
Williams Hosts Town Halls on Impact of Federal Stimulus
PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 2009 –State Sen. Anthony H. Williams hosted a town hall meeting on Monday, May 4 at Sayre High School, to clarify how the federal stimulus package is impacting residents locally and the Commonwealth as a whole. “A deluge of calls from constituents...
South Philly Community Joins Together, Speaks Out Agains Violence
PHILADELPHIA, May 1, 2009 – Thursday night, State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, State Reps. Kenyatta Johnson and Babette Josephs and Council President Anna Verna were joined by nearly 100 community members, activists and police officers for a community meeting in South...
Senator Williams Appointed to Senate Education Committee
PHILADELPHIA, April 28, 2009 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, a long-time advocate for educational improvements and innovation, has been appointed to the Senate Committee on Education. Williams hopes that this role will expand his ability to impact education for the...
Senator Williams Supports Specter’s Switch
PHILADELPHIA, April 28, 2009 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams released the following statement regarding Sen. Arlen Specter’s decision to run as a Democrat when he seeks reelection in 2010. “As a Philadelphian and a person of color, I have watched Arlen Specter’s...
Williams to Host Town Halls on Impact of Federal Stimulus Locally
PHILADELPHIA, April 27, 2009 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams will host a town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at the Yeadon Borough Hall, Church Lane and Baily Road, to clarify how the federal stimulus package is impacting residents locally and the...
Williams Continues Council of Presidents Meetings
PHILADELPHIA, April 24, 2009 – On April 22, State Sen. Anthony H. Williams was joined by 30 Delaware County local elected officials for the continuation of his Council of Presidents meeting series. Representatives from Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority...
Senator Williams Supports Environment with Earth Day Activities
PHILADELPHIA, April 21, 2009 – State Sen. Anthony H. Williams marks Earth Day with his support for events across the 8th Senatorial District. Williams, a member of the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee, hopes that Earth Day is a reminder that each...
Judge Clifford Scott Green Portrait Unveiling and Lecture
PHILADELPHIA, April 3, 2009 — Yesterday, Temple University Beasley School of Law hosted the 2009 Honorable Clifford Scott Green Portrait Unveiling and Lecture. Temple University Law Professor Robert J. Reinstein presented the annual lecture on the topic “Presidential...