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Press 2010

July 30	Williams to Look Further into Allegations Against DRPA
July 20	Citizens Alliance Endorses Sen. Williams School Choice Bill
April 26	Sen. Williams Invites Public to Upcoming Career Fair
April 23	Williams Implores Universities to Prevent Anti-Semitism
March 15	Hearing Addresses Williams’ Parent Accountability Bill
March 11	Committee to Discuss Williams' Parent Accountability Bill
February 18	Sen. Williams Invites Public to Upcoming Career Fair
February 1	Sen. Williams Presents Upcoming Energy Forum
January 26	Join Sen. Williams as He Launches Barbershop Tour
January 12	Tribute to Sen. Hardy Williams
January 5	Sen. Williams Presents Upcoming Energy Forum

Press 2009
November 25	Sen. Williams Presents Upcoming Energy Forum
November 17	Sen. Williams to Host Free Weatherization Workshop
November 12	Join Sen. Williams for ‘Taste of the 8th’ Dining Event
October 14	Williams: LIHEAP To Open November 2
October 9	Join Williams for Upcoming ‘Taste of the 8th' Dining Event
September 30	Williams Participates in Education Roundtable
September 14	Williams Hosts ‘Walking the Walk’ Health Walk and Fair
September 14	Sen. Williams Comments on Announced Budget Deal
September 3	Williams Celebrates Grand Opening of New Charter School
August 28	Williams Invites Community to Upcoming N2N Festival
August 10	Williams to Host Neighborhood to Neighborhood Street Festival
July 22	Williams: Funding Will Reduce Storm Runoff in Local Creeks
July 14	Williams Joins in Protest of Funding Cuts to Arts Programs
July 14	Williams Announces Water Improvement Project Funding
June 22	Sen. Williams to Host Community Discussion on State Budget
May 7	Williams Hosts Town Halls on Impact of Federal Stimulus Locally
May 5	Williams Hosts Town Halls on Impact of Federal Stimulus
May 1	South Philly Community Joins Together, Speaks Out Against Violence
April 28	Senator Williams Appointed to Senate Education Committee
April 28	Senator Williams Supports Specter’s Switch
April 27	Williams Hosts Town Halls on Impact of Federal Stimulus Locally
April 24	Williams Continues Council of Presidents Meetings
April 21	Senator Williams Supports Environment with Earth Day Activities
April 3	Judge Clifford Scott Green Portrait Unveiling and Lecture
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Audio 2010

April	Williams Implores Colleges and Universities in Pennsylvania to Guard Against Anti-Semitism
February	PA Moment - The numbers show Pennsylvania's commitment to recycling is producing results.
January 26	Floor Remarks - Williams thanks the Senate for their condolences on his father's passing.

Audio 2009
December	PA Moment - With the coming of colder weather, Senator Williams has some warm news about help paying your heating bills.
November	PA Moment - Pennsylvania honors its veterans all year long, helping them with finances, housing, medical benefits and more.
October	PA Moment - Save Energy! Get help to pay for energy-efficient household appliances and home improvements.
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Video 2010


May 25 - Cyber School Rally	March 24 - Senate and House Democrats Respond to Corbett’s Federal Health Care Lawsuit.

March — Capitol Update Agenda & Budget	February — Capitol Update Education in PA

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Events 2010

21st Annual Neighborhood to Neighborhood Street Festival

When: Saturday September 4, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: 49th to 52nd & Baltimore Avenue | Philadelphia, PA
» Visit Official Website
» Download Save the Date Card

Health Fair / Walk
Mark your calendar… Sen. Williams, along with Health Partners and the YMCA, will host a Health Fair/Walk on Saturday, Oct 2, 2010 at Laura Sims Skate House, in Cobbs Creek Park, 63rd and Walnut streets. Stretching starts at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 8:30 a.m.

Mobile Constituent Service Days
Sen. Williams’ staff has started hosting Mobile Constituent Service Days in the community. We set up mobile offices in senior centers throughout the district to help residents with problems.

The services provided include helping seniors file property tax/rent rebate applications, job seekers, Pennsylvania driver license and automobile registration issues, utility shut offs, housing concerns, and other state-related issues.

For dates, times and locations of the next Mobile Constituent Service Day in your neighborhood, contact our office or check back on the website.

Barbershop Tour
Sen. Williams needs your help finding the best barbershops in the district. Please call our office to submit your favorite barbershop for the senator to visit and highlight in future newsletters and his Web site.

Taste of the 8th
What’s your favorite place to eat in 8th district? If you are a restaurant owner or patron and would like Sen. Williams to visit an establishment please contact our office. Restaurants selected will be highlighted in future newsletters.

This fall, Sen. Williams will be traveling his district to taste the wonderful flavors and cuisines found in your area. Keep an eye out for Sen. Williams as he samples the food in your neighborhood and come out to join him!

Weatherization Workshops
Check back for different locations and times throughout the 8th District starting in November. These informative free workshops give everyone a chance to talk to representatives from PECO, PGW the Public Utility Commission and more.

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Newsletters

Spring 2010	Summer 2009	2009 South Philadelphia Update

2009 Southwest Philadelphia Update	2009 West Philadelphia Update	2009 Delaware County Update

Summer 2008

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E-Newsletter: Straight From the 8th

2010
July	Enjoy a ‘Taste of the 8th’
April	Take Part in Upcoming Career Fair
February	Attend Upcoming Career Fair 2010
January	Hardy Williams: Devoted Father, Public Servant

2009
November	Budget Finally Passes, Increases Education Funds
October	‘Walk the Walk’ for Your Health
August	N2N Festival to Feature R&B Singer Robin Thicke
July	Budget Update
June	Sen. Williams Hosts Minority Contracting Roundtable
April	Something’s Coming! Performance Spreads Message of Peace
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