Press Releases
Sen. Williams Celebrates Man of Peace, Veterans During VA Med Center’s MLK Observance
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...
Williams, Coalition of Senators to Propose Package of Bills to Lower Financial Burden, Open Doors to Higher Education for More Pennsylvanians
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...
To Help Stem HIV/AIDS, Sen. Williams to Hold Feb. 7 Event
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...
Sen. Williams to Keynote VA Med Center’s MLK Observance
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...
Sen. Williams Pledges Bipartisanship, New Ideas as He Takes Oath for 5th Term
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...
Sen. Williams’ Annual Holiday Party Delights Hundreds
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...
Sen. Williams to Hold Annual Holiday Party for Constituents
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...
Sen. Williams’ Days of Thanksgiving Public Schedule
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...
Sen. Williams to Deliver Keynote During Penn’s ‘AppItUp’ Semifinalist Event
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...
Sen. Williams, HELP USA Provide 1st Glimpse of ‘Hardy Williams Veterans Center’
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,...
Arrival of Law Favoring NRA is Bad News for Pennsylvania Communities, Personal Safety, Sen. Williams Says
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...
Sen. Williams, Family, Officials to Dedicate ‘Hardy Williams Veterans Center’
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...
Schools’ Ability to ‘Pass the Trash’ Curtailed By New Law Written By Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams
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...
Sen. Williams Calls For Renewed Negotiations Between PFT and SRC
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...
Sen. Williams Working Saturday to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness, Get Voters Registered, Spread Non-Violence Message
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...
‘Fear No Bully’ App from Sen. Williams’ Mobile App Contest, Available Now
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...
Sen. Williams’ Leadership Helps PA School Districts Stop ‘Passing the Trash’
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...
Sen. Williams, Penn Wood Students, STEMNASIUM to Debut Winning Anti-Bullying Mobile App
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...
Sen: Williams: Quest for Fitness Begins Today – for Free – in 8th
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...
Cigarette Tax Bill Not Enough, Williams Says Following Senate’s OK
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...
Residents Older Than 50 Will be Focus Friday During Sen. Williams’ Senior Expo
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...
‘Health Awareness Season’ to Deliver New, Free Opportunities to 8th Senate District Residents Who Want to Improve Their Lives
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...
Philly Students Win in Sen. Williams’ ‘Basketball Challenge’
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...
UPDATE: Sen. Williams’ ‘Ultimate Back 2 School Basketball Challenge’ Tips Off Saturday to Collect School Supplies for Local Children
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...
Sen. Williams to Tip-Off ‘Ultimate Back 2 School Basketball Challenge,’ Aug. 30, Collect School Supplies for Local Children
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...
‘Summer of Peace’ to Visit Cobbs Creek Parkway, Aug. 16
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 13, 2014 — “Summer of Peace,” state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ annual program to teach children about alternatives to violence, will bring its message to Cobbs Creek Parkway on Saturday, Aug. 16. The office of Sen. Williams, in cooperation with...
Sen. Williams, Julia Chinn to Join National Night Out
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 4, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams, Committeewoman Julia Chinn and other elected officials will visit the 6000 block of Spruce Street in Philadelphia tomorrow at 6 p.m. to take part in National Night Out. Chinn, the block captain for 60th...
Sen. Williams’ ‘Summer of Peace’ to Splash Into Yeadon
PHILADELPHIA, July 17, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ annual “Summer of Peace” program, which is designed to teach children about alternatives to violence, will be at the Nile Swim Club in Yeadon on Saturday. The office of Sen. Williams will co-host the day...
Corbett’s Action on Budget Illustrates Republican Dysfunction
Harrisburg – July 10, 2014 – Members of Senate Democratic Leadership issued the following statements concerning Gov. Tom Corbett’s line-item veto of funding for the General Assembly and his renewed call for lawmakers to consider pension reform: Senate Democratic...
Sen. Williams to Attend Mural Dedication, Next ‘Summer of Peace’ Event Saturday
PHILADELPHIA, July 10, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams will be joined by Anton Moore, local public officials and youth members of the Juvenile Justice Services Center and St. Gabriel’s Hall at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 12, for the dedication of the Smith...
Sen. Williams, Mayor Nutter Applaud Efforts to Deliver Millions in New Cigarette Tax Revenue to Philly Schools
Urge ongoing, united effort to solve public education’s funding crisis PHILADELPHIA, July 7, 2014 — As the daunting shadow of more teacher layoffs and larger class sizes stretches over the School District of Philadelphia, Mayor Michael Nutter and state Sen. Anthony...
Sen. Williams Cautiously Optimistic Following House Approval of His Cigarette Tax Proposal
HARRISBURG, July 3, 2014 — Students, families and teachers in the School District of Philadelphia moved one step closer to being able to close a significant portion of the system’s $93 million budget deficit following the approval last night of state Sen. Anthony...
Sen. Williams Wins Senate Approval of $2/Pack Cigarette Tax Amendment
HARRISBURG, June 30, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams won overwhelming approval tonight on an amendment that would allow the City of Philadelphia to levy a $2-per-pack cigarette tax and raise $83 million in new annual revenue for the School District of...
Penn Wood Student Team Wins Sen. Williams’ 1st ‘Anti-Bullying Mobile App Challenge;’ Take Home New iPad2s
HARRISBURG, June 25, 2014 — A team of juniors and seniors from Penn Wood High School, Yeadon, won first place and a team of 7th graders from the Add B. Anderson School, West Philadelphia, second, in Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ 1st “Anti-Bullying Mobile App...
‘No Excuses,’ Sen. Williams Says as Legislature Considers New Philly Schools $$
HARRISBURG, June 24, 2014 — In his push for a $2-per-pack cigarette tax to drive more critical dollars to the School District of Philadelphia, state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams today said supporters of his proposal should expect compromise with his bill but “no...
Forum, Tele-Town Hall Open Conversation About Marijuana Legalization in PA
HARRISBURG, June 20, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams convened a forum this week to have a public discussion about the future of cannabis regulations in Pennsylvania. Dubbed “The Great Marijuana Debate,” 2,700 people participated in discussions over the course of...
Sen. Williams to Kick Off Annual ‘Summer of Peace’ on Saturday
PHILADELPHIA, June 19, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ campaign to reduce crime and educate children about alternatives to violence will debut at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 21, with a block party at 55th Street and Chester Avenue in Philadelphia. “Summer of...
Sen. Williams Applauds GA’s Approval of Bill Allowing Holocaust, Genocide Instruction in Public Schools
HARRISBURG, June 17, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams said today he is pleased that the General Assembly has finally approved a bill allowing for Holocaust and genocide studies in Pennsylvania’s public schools. House Bill 1424, if signed into law by the...
Sen. Williams’ ‘Great Marijuana Debate’ Panel Discussion
PHILADELPHIA, June 16, 2014 — With the Pennsylvania General Assembly moving forward on legislation to legalize medical cannabis, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams held a forum on Saturday, June 14, at the University of Pennsylvania School of Law, to discuss the pros and...
Sen. Williams Joins Call to Continue Education Improvement, Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credits
HARRISBURG, June 11, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams today joined advocates in their call for Pennsylvania to continue helping students pay for a better education in the school of their choice. Williams and the Orthodox Union Advocacy Center, the public...