Press Releases
Comitta and Maternal and Child Health Consortium to Host Community Baby Shower
West Chester, Pa (March 21, 2025) – Expectant mothers and families with babies and young children are invited to join state Senator Carolyn Comitta and the Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County (MCHC) for their second annual Community Baby Shower on...
Comitta, Muth Announce Support for A Haven
West Chester, Pa (March 19, 2025) – A Chester County-based nonprofit organization that assists grieving children and teens will soon be able to serve more young people and families thanks to state funding secured by state Senators Carolyn Comitta and Katie Muth. A...
Comitta: Lincoln University Awarded State Funding to Accelerate Careers in Special Education
West Chester, Pa (March 12, 2025) – More Lincoln University students who are interested in careers in special education will have access to accelerated certification programs, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. Lincoln was one of 14 postsecondary...
Comitta: New Funding for Chester County Road Infrastructure Projects
WEST CHESTER, PA (February 24, 2025) - New state funding is coming to improve Chester County roadways, enhance stormwater infrastructure, and create safer pedestrian walkways, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. “To help our residents get where they need...
Comitta, Williams Help Modena Fire Company Get New Tanker
West Chester, Pa (February 19, 2025) – A new tanker truck recently rolled into Modena Fire Company Station 37, thanks to state funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Dan Williams. Comitta and Williams secured more than $520,000 in state...
Comitta Supports Gov. Shapiro’s Lawsuit to Unfreeze $1.2 Billion in Federal Funding for PA Families
West Chester (February 13, 2025) -- State Senator Carolyn Comitta today issued the following statement in support of Governor Shapiro's announcement that he's filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional freeze of federal funding: "Many of...
Comitta, Kane Secure Funding for Family Promise of Southern Chester County
West Chester, Pa (February 10, 2025) – A nonprofit organization working to alleviate homelessness was awarded state funding to help families achieve sustainable housing and stability thanks to the work of state Senators Carolyn Comitta and John Kane. Family Promise of...
Comitta: Gov’s Budget Plan Offers Stability & Opportunity for Pa
Harrisburg, Pa (February 4, 2025) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta released the following statement in support of Governor Josh Shapiro's 2025-26 budget proposal: "The Governor’s plan is a strong start to the 2025-26 budget process with important investments to improve...
Comitta: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Now Open to Eligible Seniors and People with Disabilities
West Chester, Pa (January 31, 2025) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta reminds eligible seniors and adults with disabilities that they can receive up to $1000 back on property taxes or rent paid last year by applying for the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program....
Comitta Announces Funding for Oxford Stormwater Management Upgrades
Harrisburg, Pa (January 28, 2025) – The Borough of Oxford was awarded state funding to develop rain garden bump-outs to better manage stormwater runoff, calm traffic, and beautify a roadway that is due for repaving, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The funding,...
Comitta Secures Funding to Repair Storm-Damaged Road in South Coatesville
South Coatesville, Pa (January 24, 2025) – An important thoroughfare used by residents and emergency first responders in South Coatesville and the surrounding area will be repaired and reopened to traffic thanks to state funding secured by state Senator Carolyn...
Comitta Secures Funding for Unite for HER
West Chester, Pa (January 13, 2025) – Unite for HER, a nonprofit organization that supports individuals battling breast and ovarian cancer, recently expanded their headquarters in Malvern thanks, in part, to state grant funding secured by state Senator Carolyn...
Comitta Announces Funding to Improve Rail Freight Infrastructure
West Chester, Pa (January 3, 2025) – A short-line railroad operating in Chester County was awarded state funding to rehabilitate eight bridges and improve rail freight mobility, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The East Penn Railroad, which operates 114 miles of...
Comitta: WCU Awarded Funding to Prevent Sexual Assault on Campus
West Chester, Pa (December 16, 2024) – West Chester University was awarded nearly $50,000 in state funding to support ongoing efforts to prevent and combat sexual assault on campus, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The funding comes through It’s On...
Comitta Announces Funding for Communities that Care of Downingtown
West Chester, Pa (December 11, 2024) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta secured $25,000 in state funding to support Communities that Care of Greater Downingtown (CTC), a nonprofit organization that fosters positive mental health and youth development. The funds, awarded...
Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance to Hold Community Cleanup and Receive Statewide Honor on March 29
West Chester, Pa (March 19, 2025) – The Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance will kick off its community cleanup and receive a statewide honor for its downtown beautification efforts on the morning of Saturday, March 29. The alliance, which is also celebrating its...
Comitta Secures Funding for Good Will Fire Company
WEST CHESTER, PA (March 19, 2025) – Good Will Fire Company is getting a new backup generator to power its firehouse thanks to state funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta. The 100-percent-volunteer fire company will use the backup generator to support...
Comitta Holding Diaper Drive to Support MCHC
West Chester, Pa (March 7, 2025) – To help ensure that babies and toddlers have essential health and sanitary supplies, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is supporting the Maternal and Child Health Consortium’s Diaper Drive. “Every child deserves a healthy start and...
Growing Pennsylvania’s Economy: Shapiro Administration Visits Coatesville to Highlight the Importance of Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Innovation Economy
Coatesville, Pennsylvania (February 21, 2025) -- This week, State Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Dan Williams were joined by Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger and local leaders to tour businesses and...
Comitta Holding March 21 Blood Drive at Oscar Lasko YMCA
West Chester, Pa (February 18, 2025) – To help ensure community blood banks have access to the supply they need, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is partnering with the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive on Friday, March 21 in West Chester. The blood drive...
Comitta Secures Funding for Upgrades at Safe Harbor of Chester County
West Chester, PA (February 11, 2025) – Safe Harbor of Chester County will soon renovate its bathroom and shower facilities, thanks to state funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta. The $50,000 grant, which comes through the Pennsylvania Department of...
Comitta to Hold Free Symposium for Arts, Culture, and History-Oriented Nonprofits
West Chester, Pa (February 7, 2025) – To help navigate the ever-changing landscape for arts, culture, and historical organizations in Chester County, State Senator Carolyn Comitta is hosting a Nonprofit Symposium on Wednesday, March 12 at the Chester County History...
Comitta Secures Funding to Protect Firefighters at Roadside Emergencies
West Chester, Pa (February 4, 2025) – Firefighters and emergency first responders in the West Chester area will soon have access to additional equipment to keep them safe when responding to roadside emergencies. State Senator Carolyn Comitta secured $100,000 in state...
Four Senate Democratic Lawmakers Unveil Legislative Package to Improve Foster Care and Child Protection Systems
Harrisburg, PA – January 29, 2025 − Members of the Democratic Caucus have introduced a package of bills designed to tackle systemic issues within Pennsylvania’s foster care and child protection systems. The proposed legislation prioritizes the well-being of children,...
Comitta, Pielli Announce Funding for Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements in West Chester
Harrisburg, Pa (January 28, 2025) – West Chester Borough was awarded state funding to upgrade its aging stormwater infrastructure, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Chris Pielli announced. The funding, approved today by the Commonwealth Financing...
Comitta Announces Investments to Support Food and Housing Security, Community Revitalization
West Chester, Pa (January 14, 2025) –Three organizations in Chester County will receive nearly $265,000 in funding to improve food security, reduce and prevent homelessness, and revitalize communities, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announce. The investment was awarded...
Comitta Sworn In to Second Term as State Senator
Harrisburg, Pa (January 7, 2025) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta was sworn in today to her second term representing Pennsylvania’s 19th Senatorial District. “I am grateful to again earn the trust of the voters,” she said. “Over the past four years, I’ve worked to...
Comitta Announces Expanded Satellite Office Hour Schedule
West Chester, Pa (December 26, 2024) - To help bring the services of her district office throughout Chester County, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is expanding her outreach office schedule with new locations in Malvern and Oxford. “Whether in person, over the phone, or...
Chester County Lawmakers Laud Grant Funding to Clean Up Rivers and Streams in Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Harrisburg, Dec. 12 -- Members of the Chester County state legislative delegation are pleased to report a state and federal investment in keeping the Chesapeake Bay Watershed clean from its tributaries in Chester County. The Chester County Conservation District...
Comitta, Kane Secure Funding for LCH Community Pharmacy
West Chester, Pa (December 4, 2024) – Plans for LCH Health and Community Services to open a pharmacy got a major boost this week thanks to state funding secured by state Senators Carolyn Comitta and John Kane. The grant funding, awarded through the Pennsylvania...