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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...
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, 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 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: 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 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...
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...
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 Tours Coatesville with DCED
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 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 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 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, 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 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...
Sen Comitta Reacts to the Gov’s Budget Plan
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...
Pa. House & Senate Leaders React to 2025-26 Budget Proposal
Gov’s 2025-26 Budget Address
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...
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....
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 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, 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...
Women’s Health Caucus & Black Maternal Health Caucus Lay Out Priorities for New Session
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 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 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...