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Property Tax Rent Rebate Application Deadline Extended
West Chester, Pa (May 20, 2026) – Senior citizens and adults with disabilities now have more time to get up to $1,000 back on property taxes and rent paid last year, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. The application deadline for...
Twenty-Four Chester County High Schoolers Learn About State Government through Senator Comitta’s Student Advisory Council
West Chester, Pa (May 18, 2026) – Twenty-four students from across Chester County recently got a firsthand look at what it’s like to work in the Pennsylvania Senate as part of State Senator Carolyn Comitta’s Student Advisory...
Comitta Honored for Working to Protect Animals
Harrisburg, Pa (May 11, 2026) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta was joined by animal advocates and rescue dogs from across this Commonwealth this week to push for stronger animal protection laws at a rally on the steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol. “Animals bring...
Comitta Holds 3rd Community Baby Shower in Coatesville
Comitta Honored for Working to Protect Animals
Comitta, MCHC to Hold 3rd Annual Community Baby Shower in Coatesville on May 8
West Chester, Pa (April 29, 2026) – As we approach Mother’s Day, State Senator Carolyn Comitta and the Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County (MCHC) are inviting expectant moms, new moms, and families with young children to the third annual Community...
Two Nonprofits Awarded State Funding for After-School Activities and Violence Prevention Programs
Harrisburg, Pa (April 22, 2026) – Two nonprofit organizations serving young people and teens in Chester County were awarded state funding for violence prevention programs and after-school activities, State Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The funding, approved this week...
Comitta & Pa Secretary of State Discuss Licensing Music Therapists at WCU
West Chester, Pa (April 21, 2026) – Passing legislation to license professional music therapists in Pennsylvania would expand access to care and bring economic benefits to local communities, State Senator Carolyn Comitta and Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth...
Earth Day Festival Press Conference
Sen. Comitta Celebrates Earth Day 2026
Sen Comitta: Pa Should License Music Therapists
Join Us at the 4th Annual Earth Day Festival at the Upper Main Line YMCA on Saturday
Berwyn, Pa (April 13, 2026) – Chester County’s fourth annual Earth Day Festival will feature a variety of family-friendly activities on Saturday, April 18 – thanks to the efforts of State Senator Carolyn Comitta and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. All in the community...
Comitta Holding Diaper Drive to Support MCHC, Upcoming Community Baby Shower
West Chester, Pa (March 26, 2026) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta’s West Chester office is now collecting diapers and other new baby supplies for the Maternal and Child Health Consortium. Donations of new diapers in all sizes, as well as other new baby supplies such...
Comitta, Howard to Host Free Document Shredding Event in Malvern on April 11
West Chester, Pa (March 24, 2026) – With tax season winding down, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and State Representative Kristine Howard are hosting a Free Community Shredding Event to help residents get rid of documents containing sensitive information. The event is...
Free Spring Events for Families
Community Shredding Event Saturday, April 11 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Malvern Fire Company 424 E. King St, Malvern Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 18 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. Upper Main Line YMCA 1416 Berwyn Paoli Road, Wayne Community Baby Shower Friday, May 8 4 p.m. — 6...
Peirce Middle School Concert Chorale Performs in the Pa Capitol
Sen Comitta Supports Music Education
Celebrating Music in the Schools 2026
Supporting Community Health
Comitta: Five Chester County Nonprofits Awarded Grant for Security Upgrades
West Chester, Pa (March 12, 2026) – Five Chester County nonprofit organizations serving diverse communities were awarded state funding to prevent crime by enhancing the safety and security of their facilities, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. The funds,...
Comitta: CCIU Health Care Career Training Program Awarded State Funding
West Chester, Pa (March 9, 2026) – The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) was recently awarded state funding to support a job training program for students interested in careers in health care. The funding, which comes through the Pennsylvania Department of Labor...
Comitta Announces Funding for Local Fire & EMS Organizations
West Chester, Pa (February 24, 2026) – Fire and emergency medical services organizations serving communities throughout Chester County were recently awarded state grant funding through the Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services (FCEMS) program,...
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,...