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Comitta: Grow PA Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
West Chester, Pa (February 17, 2026) – Pennsylvania college students who attend school in-state and plan to live and work in the Commonwealth after graduation are invited to apply for up to $5,000 in student financial aid through the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program,...
Comitta, Otten Announce Funds for Intersection Upgrades
West Chester, Pa (February 11, 2026) – Three intersections in the Downingtown area will be upgraded to enhance traffic and pedestrian safety and relief congestion thanks to state funding approved this week, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Danielle Friel...
Comitta to Hold FAFSA Workshop Event in Downingtown on Feb. 14
West Chester, Pa (February 4, 2026) – High school seniors and their families are invited to attend a free FAFSA workshop organized by State Senator Carolyn Comitta on the morning of Saturday, February 14, at 11 a.m. at the Chester County Intermediate Unit....
Sen. Comitta Reacts to 2026-27 Budget Plan
PA House and Senate Democrats Discuss Governor Shapiro’s 2026-27 Budget Proposal
Comitta, Schwank Promote Public Gardens in Pa
Sen. Comitta Highlight Pa’s Apple Industry
Comitta Announces Funding for Trails, Parks, Watersheds and Open Space
West Chester, Pa (January 30, 2026) – Nine projects to expand trails, upgrade parks, preserve open space, and protect watersheds were recently awarded state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. “While we weather frigid temperatures,...
Nearly 300 Chester County Residents Apply for SEPTA Senior Discount Cards
EXTON, PA (January 28, 2026) – Nearly 300 local senior citizens will soon be saving money on SEPTA trips after State Senator Carolyn Comitta’s office helped them apply for SEPTA Senior Key Cards. Through the SEPTA Senior Fare program, which is funded by the...
Comitta Announces Funding for Stormwater Upgrades in 9 Municipalities
West Chester, Pa (January 20, 2026) – Twelve infrastructure projects to improve stormwater management and water quality in communities across Chester County were recently awarded state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. “Flooding is the most common...
Comitta Announces Funding for Bridge, Sidewalk & Intersection Repairs
West Chester, Pa (January 20, 2026) – Four projects to improve intersections, repair bridges, and install new sidewalks in Easttown, East Caln, New London, and Oxford were recently awarded state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. “These investments will...
Comitta: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Now Open
Harrisburg, Pa (January 16, 2026) -- Eligible seniors and adults with disabilities can now apply for a rebate of up to $1000 on property taxes or rent paid last year by applying for the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, state Senator Carolyn Comitta...
Comitta to Hold Free SEPTA Senior Card Event in Exton
West Chester, Pa (January 6, 2026) – Senior citizens can apply for or renew their free SEPTA Senior Key Cards at Senator Carolyn Comitta’s signup event at the Chester County Library & District Center in Exton on Wednesday, January 28, from 10 a.m. to noon. “Many...
Senate Mental Health Caucus: Mental Health Matters – January 2026
This month, we’re highlighting the importance of spending time outdoors in supporting mental health and wellness. Have you ever felt like fresh air and exercise put you in a better mood? You’re not alone. Multiple studies show that spending time outdoors is associated...
Comitta at the 2026 Pa Farm Show :: January 14, 2026
Sen. Comitta Discusses the Business of Farming :: January 14, 2026
Sen. Comitta Talks with Young Farmers :: January 14, 2026
West Whiteland Awarded Funding for Traffic Signal Upgrades
West Chester, Pa (January 6, 2026) – West Whiteland Township will upgrade traffic lights at multiple intersections near the Main Street at Exton Shopping Center, thanks to state funding that was recently approved, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The township was...
Comitta, Lawrence Announce Investment in Oxford Area Historical Association
West Chester, Pa (December 29, 2025) – The Oxford Area Historical Association (OAHA) got a big boost in its effort to purchase the historic building that it calls home, thanks to state funding secured by State Senator Carolyn Comitta and State Rep. John Lawrence....
Comitta Announces Infrastructure Investments in West Goshen & West Bradford
West Chester, Pa (December 30, 2025) – West Goshen and West Bradford Townships were recently awarded state funding for infrastructure projects to improve stormwater management, build new culverts, install new trails, and make pedestrian-friendly improvements, state...
Comitta, Lawrence Announce Investment in Londonderry Roads Dept.
West Chester, Pa (December 22, 2025) – Londonderry Township was recently awarded state funding to construct a new salt shed for its road department, an investment that will help improve operations, save taxpayer dollars, and protect the environment. State Senator...
Comitta Announces Investments in Local Parks, Streams and Stormwater Management
West Chester, Pa (December 18, 2025) – Four projects to improve parks, restore a local stream, repair an embankment, and upgrade stormwater sewers were awarded $225,000 in total state funding today, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. “Investments in parks, outdoor...
Comitta Announces State Investments in Community and Municipal Services
West Chester, Pa (December 18, 2025) – Fifteen municipalities and three organizations in Chester County were awarded state grant funding for projects to address flooding, strengthen infrastructure, support emergency services, upgrade public works, improve parks,...
Comitta Announces State Investments in Local Historical and Cultural Organizations
West Chester, Pa (December 17, 2025) – Five 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 investments,...
Comitta: South Coatesville Secures Funding for Full-Time Borough Manager
West Chester, Pa (December 8, 2025) – As part of a multi-year program to strengthen its fiscal position and address priority needs, the Borough of South Coatesville received state grant funding to support the creation of a full-time municipal manager position, state...
Comitta Secures Funding for Job Coaching and Career Mentoring Program
West Chester, Pa (December 3, 2025) – Main Line Mentoring, a Tredyffrin-based nonprofit organization offering educational and tutoring programs for school-age children, is expanding its programs to help more young people prepare for future careers, thanks to funding...
Comitta: Support Toys for Tots Now Until December 10
West Chester, Pa (December 1, 2025) – This holiday season, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is again supporting the collection of new, unwrapped toys at her district office for the Toys for Tots program. Donations will be accepted at the donation box in the atrium...
Comitta: Affordable Housing Tax Credits Approved for The Hickman
West Chester, Pa (November 25, 2025) – The Hickman, a nonprofit senior living community in West Chester Borough, plans to renovate one of its buildings into affordable housing for senior citizens with support from tax credits recently approved by the Pennsylvania...
Comitta Reminds Residents of the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
West Chester, Pa (November 21, 2025) – As winter approaches, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding residents of the dangers of carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, deadly gas that sends more than 100,000 Americans to the emergency room each year. “With the...