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Comitta Helps Coatesville Youth and Women’s Alliance Secure 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...
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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...
Solar for Schools
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...
Sen. Comitta Holds Library Card Signup Fest
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...
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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...
Comitta Secures Funding for Maternal and Child Health Consortium to Expand Doula Services
WEST CHESTER, PA (July 12, 2024) - In an effort to help improve maternal health and birthing outcomes in Chester County, state Senator Carolyn Comitta secured new grant funding for the Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County (MCHC) to offer doula...
Comitta: Donate Backpacks Now for the Crime Victims Center’s Back-to-School Drive
West Chester, Pennsylvania (July 11, 2024) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta’s office is supporting the back-to-school backpack drive for children and families served by the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County (CVC). Now until August 7, new backpacks can be donated...
Comitta: Senate Passes Solar for Schools Legislation
Harrisburg, Pa (July 10, 2024) – Legislation to support Pennsylvania schools in adopting solar energy passed the Pennsylvania Senate today and is one step closer to becoming law. The “Solar for Schools” legislation (House Bill 1032) creates a grant program for...
Pa. Senate Approves Promotion of Local Airman to Brigadier General
Harrisburg, Pa (July 2, 2024) – An airman from Upper Oxford is one step closer to becoming a Brigadier General in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard following the State Senate’s approval of his nomination. Recently, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved the...
Comitta: Two Chester County Organizations Awarded State Funding for Digital Literacy and Workforce Development Programs
West Chester, Pa (June 27, 2024) – Two Chester County organizations were awarded state grant funding to help job seekers prepare for employment opportunities with digital literacy skills, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. “In our economy, basic digital...