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...

‘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...

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...

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’ ‘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’ Annual ‘Summer of Peace’ to Kick Off June 21

PHILADELPHIA, June 5, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams’ campaign to reduce crime and educate children about alternatives to violence returns later this month when “Summer of Peace 2014” opens with a block party at 55th Street and Chester Avenue in...

Sen. Williams Planning June Forum on Marijuana Legalization in PA

PHILADELPHIA, May 19, 2014 — With the Pennsylvania General Assembly moving forward on legislation to legalize medical cannabis, state Sen. Anthony H. Williams today said he will hold a forum next month, in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania School of Law,...

Sen. Williams, Advocates to Rally for Final Adoption of SESAME Bill

HARRISBURG, March 17, 2014 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams, victim advocates, a teacher-abuse survivor and leaders of a national advocacy group will hold a major rally at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 19, in the Capitol Rotunda, to fight for the adoption of legislation...