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West Chester, Pa (March 7, 2023) – In recognition of March as “Theater in Our Schools Month,” state Senator Carolyn Comitta is highlighting the local productions and performances being held this spring at schools across Chester County. “School theater productions are...

Harrisburg, PA (March 6, 2023) -- The bicameral, bipartisan Pennsylvania Legislative Climate Caucus has elected new officers for the 2023-24 legislative session. In addition, caucus members this week sent a letter to Gov. Josh Shapiro highlighting their...

West Chester, Pa (March 2, 2023) – Seniors 65 and older will have the opportunity to apply for or renew their free SEPTA Senior Key Card at the Easttown Library on Wednesday, March 8th from noon to 5 p.m., thanks to an event hosted by state Senator Carolyn Comitta and...

Havertown, PA (March 2, 2023) – Pennsylvania Senators Amanda M. Cappelletti, Carolyn Comitta, John Kane, Tim Kearney, and Katie Muth today presented a check for a state grant totaling $400,000 to the Child Guidance Resource Center (CGRC) which serves the greater...

Harrisburg, Pa (March 2, 2023) – Aayansh Agarwal, a Fern Hill Elementary School second grader who won the 2022 U.S. Chess National Championship in his grade level, recently visited the Pennsylvania State Capitol as a guest of state Senator Carolyn Comitta. Agarwal and...

Harrisburg, Pa (February 28, 2023) – The Garage Community and Youth Center will receive $25,000 in state grant funding to support their after-school career development programs thanks to the work of state Senator Carolyn Comitta.  The Garage, which provides...

Paoli, Pa (February 21, 2023) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently visited the Delaware Valley Friends School (DVFriends) to tour the campus and learn more about the school’s expansion and renovation project. The school was recently awarded $2.5 million in state...

West Chester, Pa (February 14, 2023 – The Coatesville Area School District and the Delaware Valley Friends School in Paoli will receive nearly $60,000 in total state funding for school safety upgrades, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. The funding, which comes...

West Chester, Pa (February 7, 2023) – Eight ambulance and emergency services providers impacted by the closure of Tower Direct (Medic 93) and Brandywine Hospital will receive $400,000 in total state funding thanks to the work of state Senator Carolyn Comitta. “Our...

West Chester, Pa (February 6, 2023) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta, minority chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials near the...

West Chester, Pa (February 1, 2023) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently presented Oxford Borough officials with the Community Pride Award from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Comitta nominated the borough for the honor for its overall community beautification and...

West Chester, Pa (January 30, 2023) – The Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) will receive $50,000 in state funding to improve their West Chester shelter and expand their animal veterinary services thanks to State Senator Carolyn Comitta. “The Brandywine Valley SPCA is a...

West Chester, Pa (January 26, 2023) – Eligible senior citizens and Pennsylvanians with disabilities can begin applying for this year’s Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. The rebate program, for property taxes or rent...

West Chester, Pa (January 25, 2023) – The West Chester Food Cupboard is expanding its efforts to meet the needs of more individuals and families thanks, in part, to $50,000 in state funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta. The Food Cupboard, one of the...

West Chester, Pa (January 18, 2023) – The Willistown Conservation Trust will receive $127,000 in funding to improve local watersheds, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Melissa Shusterman recently announced.  The organization will use the funding for...

West Chester, Pa (January 17, 2023) – West Chester University will receive $96,000 in state grant funding to support new teacher preparation programs, State Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today.  The funding is awarded through the Pennsylvania Department of...

West Chester, Pa (January 13, 2023) – Water infrastructure in the West Chester area will be improved thanks to a $6 million loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PennVEST), state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Chris Pielli...

West Chester, Pa (January 13, 2023) – Four projects in Chester County to support clean watersheds, conserve land, and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation will receive nearly $1.8 million in total grant funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Reps. Dan...