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...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...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 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 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....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...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...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.”
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.