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WEST CHESTER (April 30, 2021) – A local program that provides computer skills training to help residents prepare for and connect with new jobs will receive $45,000 in state funding. Full Circle Computing, an Exton-based company that provides computer and career...

WEST CHESTER, April 22 –  State Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Dianne Herrin today announced that West Chester Borough will be the recipient of a total of $175,000 in Commonwealth Financial Authority (CFA) Act 13 funds. The funds will be used to...

WEST CHESTER (April 21, 2021) – Plans to build a parking and transportation facility adjacent to the new Coatesville train station received another boost in state funding today, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Dan Williams announced. The Redevelopment...

WEST CHESTER (April 21, 2021) –Two projects that will enhance access to the Schuylkill River Trail in Phoenixville will receive $337,5000 in total state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Melissa Shusterman announced today. The funding, approved...

State Senator Carolyn Comitta today released the following statement upon the conviction of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd: "My thoughts continue to be with the family and friends of George Floyd. I hope that this...

WEST CHESTER (April 16, 2021) – Valley Township will receive $1.5 million in state funding to repair and reopen Wagontown Road, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Dan Williams announced today. The project, funded through...

WEST CHESTER (April 16, 2021) – West Nottingham Township will receive $842,000 in state funding to support important improvements at the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 272 and Baltimore Pike, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative...

WEST CHESTER (April 15, 2021) – An important program to promote the nutritional, culinary, and health benefits of Pennsylvania-grown mushrooms will receive $40,000 in state grant funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, state Senator Carolyn Comitta...

WEST CHESTER (April 14, 2021) – Organizations supporting two of Chester County’s historic downtown and commercial districts will receive more than $60,000 in total state COVID-19 relief.   Under Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Relief – Supporting Elm and Main (SEAM)...

WEST CHESTER (April 13, 2021) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta is introducing legislation to update Pennsylvania law to reflect marriage equality and the right of same-sex couples to marry. Though the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges on June...

WEST CHESTER (April 12, 2021) – Chester County senior citizens and those with disabilities can apply now through June 30 for the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, widows and...

WEST CHESTER (March 23, 2021) – Chabad Lubavitch of Chester County, a community synagogue and nonprofit organization in Tredyffrin Township, will receive $24,500 in state grant funding to support important safety and security upgrades, state Senator Carolyn Comitta...

WEST CHESTER (March 18, 2021) – Drawing on her experience as a public-school educator, state Senator Carolyn Comitta was recently named to the Senate Education Committee for the 2021-22 legislative session. Comitta, who successfully advocated for teachers and school...

WEST CHESTER (March 12, 2021) – Chester County and its municipalities are expected to receive an estimated $153 million in total federal pandemic relief through the recently passed American Rescue Plan (ARP), state Senator Carolyn Comitta said today. According to...

WEST CHESTER (March 12, 2021) – Beginning Monday, March 15, Chester County restaurants, taverns, and other businesses in the hospitality industry that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for up to $50,000 in state pandemic relief funding....

WEST CHESTER (March 3, 2021) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta applauded today’s announcement from Governor Wolf and the bipartisan COVID-19 Joint Task Force that educators and school staff will be prioritized in receiving the recently approved Johnson & Johnson...

State Senator Carolyn Comitta today released the following statement regarding the Chester County Health Department’s recently announced updates to its Pre-K-12 Grade Health and Safety Plan Guidance and plans for local school districts to return to full-week,...

In an effort to connect constituents with their state lawmakers, PennFuture, Conservation Voters of PA, and PennEnvironment hosted a joint virtual meet and greet on Thursday, February 25, with State Senators Carolyn Comitta (SD 19) and John Kane (SD 9). ...

WEST CHESTER (February 16, 2021) – Residents and photographers have just over a month left to submit images to One Lens, a statewide virtual photo exhibit that celebrates the hard work and commitment of all Pennsylvanians as we continue our fight against...

WEST CHESTER (February 11, 2021) – Restaurants, taverns, and other businesses in the hospitality industry that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can soon apply for up to $50,000 in state pandemic relief funding. Under Pennsylvania’s COVID-19...

Harrisburg, PA—The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced the start of a Workforce Development Pilot program in partnership with rabbittransit, Chester County Transportation Management Association (TMACC), and Urban Outfitters....