Rep. Tony J. Payton, Jr.
179th Legislative District
Philadelphia County
Rep. Payton's Photo Gallery

Click here to view Rep. Payton's other galleries.

Rep. Payton speaks at a Harrisburg news conference to oppose a package of anti-immigrant bills to be considered by the House State Government Committee today. To see more photos from the event, click the link above to view Rep. Payton's photo galleries.

Rep. Payton speaks at a Harrisburg news conference to oppose...More...

 Rep. Payton attends the groundbreaking ceremony for the Frankford Friends School.

Rep. Payton attends the groundbreaking ceremony for the Fran...More...

 Rep. Payton speaks at a Capitol news conference about the importance of getting tested for HIV and AIDS. State legislators and community leaders later held a policy roundtable in Harrisburg to highlight National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Rep. Payton speaks at a Capitol news conference about the im...More...

 Rep. Payton supports the launch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia <em><strong>Be Great, Philadelphia!</strong></em> campaign. The campaign will allow BGCP to improve and implement new programs to address systemic and chronic problems facing the youth of Philadelphia, particularly high dropout rates and violence. FROM LEFT -- Jeffrey Waldron, chief professional officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia; Rep. Payton; Donald Travers III, Northeast Frankford Boys and Girls Club employee and 2010 Youth of the Year candidate; and Richard Wegryn, Jr., chairman of the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia.

Rep. Payton supports the launch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of...More...

Rep. Payton discusses legislation in Harrisburg that would protect Pennsylvania's natural resources, citizens and local governments from damages incurred by the natural gas industry. He spoke at a free screening of HBO's documentary on natural gas drilling, 'Gasland,” at Philadelphia’s Piazza at Schmidt's. The event was also attended by Gasland filmmaker Josh Fox and various environmental groups.

Rep. Payton discusses legislation in Harrisburg that would p...More...

 Rep. Payton, city residents and various environmental groups gather at Philadelphia’s Piazza at Schmidt's to watch a screening of Josh Fox’s “Gasland.”

Rep. Payton, city residents and various environmental groups...More...

 Rep. Payton answers questions about legislation pending in Harrisburg to protect the environment from damages incurred by natural gas drilling. He spoke at a free screening of HBO's documentary on natural gas drilling, 'Gasland,” at Philadelphia’s Piazza at Schmidt's.

Rep. Payton answers questions about legislation pending in H...More...

 Rep. Payton helps construct a playground for Hunting Park in September. Over 200 volunteers teamed up to build the playground in one day as part of a continued effort to revitalize the 87-acre park.

Rep. Payton helps construct a playground for Hunting Park in...More...

Rep. Payton and Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard speak at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Hunting Park baseball field. The project is a part of a long-term plan to revitalize the 87-acre landscaped park in North Philadelphia.

Rep. Payton and Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan How...More...

 Rep. Payton takes part in the PA Breast Cancer Coalition's Take a Swing for Breast Cancer to raise funds for the group.

Rep. Payton takes part in the PA Breast Cancer Coalition's T...More...

 Rep. Payton speaks at Early Childhood Action Day, a Capitol rally about the importance of investing in quality early childhood education.<br/><br/>Attendees shared stories about the difference that a quality early education program makes in a child's life, the critical role teachers play in those programs, and ongoing challenges and successes early childhood educators deal with each day.

Rep. Payton speaks at Early Childhood Action Day, a Capitol ...More...

 Rep. Payton served on Gov. Ed Rendell’s escort committee to open the Special Session on Transportation which is intended to promote substantive policy discussions aimed at solving the Commonwealth’s transportation crisis – a crisis exacerbated by the federal government’s April decision to reject the state’s application to levy tolls on Interstate 80. FROM LEFT -- state Sens. Don White, Mike Stack and John Rafferty; Rendell; and state Reps. Frank Farry, Joe Markosek and Payton.

Rep. Payton served on Gov. Ed Rendell’s escort committee to ...More...

Rep. Payton supports the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition’s Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer “Spring Training” rally in Harrisburg. The coalition is raising breast cancer awareness through a series of home run derbies at 11 professional baseball stadiums statewide.

Rep. Payton supports the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalitio...More...

 Rep. Payton, far right, was among the many local volunteers who came out to rehabilitate the Frankford veterans’ home.

Rep. Payton, far right, was among the many local volunteers ...More...

 Rep. Payton is pictured with HGTV host Carter Oosterhouse, Mayor Michael Nutter and local veterans at a newly remodeled Frankford row home that provides shelter for homeless veterans. Over the course of May and June, local volunteers significantly improved the living environment for veterans working to make a successful transition to independence. The improvements were made and recorded as part of the HGTV's Change the World. Start at Home venture, a community revitalization and environmental education campaign in partnership with Rebuilding Together, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Rep. Payton is pictured with HGTV host Carter Oosterhouse, M...More...

 Rep. Payton joins other legislators to speak in support of legislation that is being considred in the House that would establish a statewide protocol for hospitals in the treatment of rape victims.

Rep. Payton joins other legislators to speak in support of l...More...

<< Prev || 1, 2 || Next >>