Press Releases
Comitta Honored by Maternal and Child Health Consortium
West Chester, Pa (October 25, 2024) – In recognition of their ongoing work to support the health of mothers, children, and families, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and her team were honored with the Community Partner Award from the Maternal and Child Health Consortium...
Two Downingtown Elementary Schools Awarded $1.1 Million in State Funding for New Energy-Efficient Windows
West Chester, Pa (October 23, 2024) – The Downingtown Area School District will receive more than $1.1 million in state funding to replace windows at two elementary schools, state Senator Carolyn Comitta, state Rep. Christina Sappey, and state Rep. Danielle Friel...
Gov. Shapiro Signs Comitta’s Local Government Legislation into Law
West Chester, Pa (October 22, 2024) – Legislation introduced by state Senator Carolyn Comitta to update the Pennsylvania Borough Code was signed into law this week by Governor Josh Shapiro. Senate Bill 765, signed into law as Act 110 of 2024, makes changes to...
Comitta, Chester County State Legislative Delegation Announce Millions in Investments in Local Communities
West Chester, Pa (October 22, 2024) – Fifteen local municipalities throughout Chester County were awarded state grant funding for projects that support public safety, revitalize historic downtowns, improve stormwater and wastewater management, install new bridges and...
Comitta joins EPA, Aqua Pennsylvania, PENNVEST for Real Time Replacement of Residential Lead Service Line
West Chester, Pa (October 21, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined leaders from Aqua Pennsylvania, state Senator Carolyn Comitta, and federal, state, and local officials to discuss the importance of taking action against lead, specifically...
Comitta: 13 Chester County Organizations Awarded Funding for Security Upgrades
West Chester, Pa (October 17, 2024) – Thirteen Chester County nonprofit organizations that serve diverse communities were awarded state funding to combat hate crimes by enhancing the safety and security of their facilities, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. The...
Comitta and Kane Secure Funding for Literacy and Reading Initiative in Chester County
West Chester, Pa (October 11, 2024) –To help foster a love of reading in children, state Senators Carolyn Comitta and John Kane secured new funding for Arts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH) to administer Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Chester County. The...
Comitta, Muth Announce Funds for Locally Grown Food in Great Valley Schools
West Chester, Pa (October 10, 2024) – Students in the Great Valley School District will have access to more fresh, locally-grown food thanks to state funding awarded through the Pennsylvania Farm Bill, state Senators Carolyn Comitta and Katie Muth announced. The Great...
Comitta Secures Funding to Support Home Repairs for Senior Citizens
West Chester, Pa (October 8, 2024) – The Housing Partnership of Chester County (HPCC) will be able to help more seniors stay in their homes thanks to funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta. Comitta recently secured $50,000 in state grant funding for HPCC’s...
Comitta Helps Coatesville Youth and Women’s Alliance Get New Vehicle
Coatesville, Pa (October 4, 2024) – The Coatesville Youth and Women’s Alliance (CYWA) will soon have a new vehicle to transport clients, thanks to $50,000 in state grant funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta. The nonprofit organization, dedicated to serving...
Comitta: Grant Funding Now Available for Small Businesses to Make Energy Efficiency Upgrades
West Chester, Pa (September 26, 2024) – Small businesses that are looking to improve energy efficiency, reduce their waste, and cut costs can apply now for grant funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), state Senator Carolyn...
Comitta Announces State Funding for Historical Organizations
West Chester, PA (September 24, 2024) – Seven Chester County historic organizations have been awarded more than $100,000 in total state funding through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The grants, which come...
Comitta to Hold Free Shredding Event Oct. 5th at Valley Forge Middle School
West Chester, Pa (September 24, 2024) - To help safely and securely dispose of documents containing sensitive information, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is holding a free community shredding event at Valley Forge Middle School on Saturday October 5 from 10 a.m....
Comitta: Colleges Can Apply for Funding to Fight Hunger on Campus
West Chester, PA (September 20, 2024) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding colleges and universities that they have only a few days left to apply for funding through the Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program. The program, now in its third year, provides...
Comitta, Pielli Announces Funding to Support Body Cameras for West Chester Police
West Chester, PA (September 16, 2024) – West Chester Borough was awarded important grant funding to purchase new body cameras for its police officers, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Chris Pielli announced. The $250,000 grant, supported by federal funding...
Comitta, Southeast Delegation Applaud Signing of Solar for Schools Grant Program
State Senator Carolyn Comitta joined U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, and other members of the PA House Democratic Southeast Delegation celebrated the recent enactment of state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler’s Solar for Schools program this week. Solar...
New Pipeline Safety Rules Near Finalization
West Chester, PA (September 6, 2024) – New rules enhancing pipeline safety and governing hazardous liquids pipelines in Pennsylvania are expected to be finalized this fall, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Public Utility...
Comitta Secures Funding to Fight Food Insecurity in the Oxford Area
West Chester, PA (August 29, 2024) – SILO, a nonprofit organization serving Oxford Borough and the surrounding community, is expanding its efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity thanks to the work of state Senator Carolyn Comitta. Comitta recently secured...
Comitta, Sappey to Hold Free Shredding and E-Recycling Event on Sept. 7
West Chester, PA (August 26, 2024) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta and State Rep. Christina Sappey are hosting a free shredding and electronic recycling event on Saturday, September 7, in West Bradford. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the PennDOT Chester...
Join Senator Comitta and Chester County Library for the Library Card Sign-Up Fest on Sept. 8
West Chester, Pennsylvania (August 9, 2024) – Families and children are welcome to join in for an afternoon of free, fun activities during this year’s Library Card Sign-Up Fest on Sunday, September 8, from 1- 4 pm at Chester County Library in Exton The event,...
Four Coatesville Elementary Schools Awarded Funds to Provide Students with Fresh, Healthy Snacks
West Chester, Pennsylvania (August 28, 2024) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta and US Representative Chrissy Houlahan announced today that students at four elementary schools in the Coatesville Area School District will have access to fresh fruit and vegetable snacks...
Now Open: Pa. Environmental Education Grant Applications
West Chester, PA (August 27, 2024) – Nearly $1 million in total state funding is available for Chester County schools, colleges, businesses, nonprofit groups, and environmental organizations that promote environmental education and stewardship, state Senator Carolyn...
Street Improvements Slated for Downtown Coatesville and Oxford
West Chester, Pa (August 20, 2024) – Important transportation and streetscape improvements are coming to the City of Coatesville and Oxford Borough thanks to state investments through the Multimodal Transportation Fund, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. “By...
Comitta Reminds Drivers of Pa. School Bus Stopping Law and Back-to-School Safety Tips
West Chester, Pa (August 19, 2024) –With many students preparing to return to class in the coming days, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding motorists to drive safely, pay extra attention around schools and bus stops, and follow Pennsylvania’s School Bus...
Comitta, Kane Secure Funds to Put AEDs in Chester County Schools
West Chester, Pa (August 13, 2024) – As students get ready to return to class this fall, state Senators Carolyn Comitta and John Kane are working to ensure that schools have additional tools to respond to life-threatening health emergencies. Comitta and Kane secured...
Comitta: New Program Offers Financial Support to Feed Kids Over the Summer
West Chester, Pa (August 1, 2024)– Eligible families have just under one month left to apply for Sun Bucks, a new program that provides $120 for each child to purchase food for the summer months when school is not in session, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. Sun...
Comitta Reminds Residents of Opportunities to Oppose Aqua Rate Increase
West Chester, Pa (July 30, 2024) – Residents served by Aqua Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to voice their opposition to the company’s plans to increase water and wastewater bills by nearly 20 percent, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. Under the proposals,...
CCIU Program Aims to Attract Students to Careers in Special Education
West Chester, Pa (July 29, 2024) – The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) was awarded $20,000 in state funding to help encourage and inspire students to pursue careers in special education, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. “Pennsylvania needs more...
Comitta, Kane Secure Funding to Support Emergency Radio Station in Southern Chester County
West Chester, PA (July 25, 2024) – An important emergency management information system in southern Chester County will be upgraded and expanded to serve more communities thanks to state funding secured by state Senators Carolyn Comitta and John Kane. Avon Grove...
Comitta Secures Funding for The Arc of Chester County for Facility Upgrades
WEST CHESTER, PA (July 18, 2024) – To help further The Arc of Chester County’s mission to advocate, educate and provide services to empower individuals with disabilities, state Senator Carolyn Comitta secured new state grant funding for security upgrades at the...