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Comitta, Williams Announce $80,000 to Support Coatesville’s Revitalization
West Chester, Pa (November 15, 2022) – The Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance was awarded $80,000 in state funding to support Coatesville’s ongoing community revitalization, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Dan Williams said. The funding comes...
Comitta Announces $50,000 for Upgrades to Friends Association’s Emergency Shelter
West Chester Pa (November 14, 2022) – The Friends Association will receive $50,000 in state funding to support important renovations and upgrades to its emergency shelter thanks to the work of state Senator Carolyn Comitta. “For 200 years, the Friends Association has...
Comitta Announces $50,000 for the Friends Association
Redistricting: The New 19th District Takes Effect Dec. 1
As a result of the legislative redistricting process, new state Senate and House Districts officially take effect December 1, 2022. For the 19th Senatorial District, the new maps mean the following municipalities will be: Added: East Goshen...
Lawmakers Secure $2.1 Million to Expand Paoli Hospital’s Emergency Dept.
Paoli, Pa (November 10, 2022) – Paoli Hospital, part of Main Line Health, is planning to expand its emergency department thanks, in part, to nearly $2.1 million in federal grant funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta, state Rep. Melissa Shusterman, and state...
Comitta, Howard: New Pollinator License Plate to Support Habitat Program
West Chester, Pa (November 9, 2022) – Pennsylvania drivers and motorists who want to show their support for protecting pollinators can now do so – on their license plates. Recently, the legislature unanimously approved and the governor signed into law Act 112 of...
Comitta Announces $2.1 Million for Paoli Hospital
Comitta, Local Officials Break Ground on Affordable Senior Housing Project in Phoenxville
West Chester, Pa (November 3, 2022) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta was joined by state and local officials this week to celebrate the groundbreaking for the Hankin Group’s new Phoenixville Senior Housing project. The Exton developer’s Phoenixville Senior Housing...
Comitta Announces $16.75 Million for Community Development Projects
West Chester, Pa (November 3, 2022) – Twelve organizations throughout Chester County will receive $16.75 million in total state funding for investments in community development, economic growth, education, public health and safety, behavioral health, transportation,...
Comitta, Shusterman Announce $750,000 for Tredyffrin School Serving Students with Autism
West Chester, Pa (October 27, 2022) – A Tredyffrin-based school serving students with autism will receive $750,000 in state funding to renovate and expand classroom space, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Melissa Shusterman said today. The funding, awarded...
Comitta, Williams Announce $3.5 Million for New Coatesville Firehouse and Public Works Facility
West Chester, Pa (October 27, 2022) – Plans to build a new Firehouse and Public Works facility in the City of Coatesville got a major boost this week with $3.5 million in state funding thanks to the work of Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Dan Williams. The...
Comitta: Pa. Senate Approves Two Bills to Improve Access to Breast Cancer Screenings
West Chester, Pa (October 25, 2022) – Two pieces of legislation to help Pennsylvanians detect breast cancer earlier and eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for screenings unanimously passed the Pennsylvania Senate, Senator Carolyn Comitta said. “Nearly 1 in 8 women will...
Sen Comitta Remarks on Passage of Pollinator License Plate.
Sen Comitta Visits Oxford Neighborhood Services
Comitta: Oxford Awarded $25,000 to Enhance Pedestrian Transportation
West Chester, Pa (October 19, 2022) – Planning assistance is coming to Oxford Borough to build a more accessible, walkable, and bikeable community state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. The borough was awarded $25,000 in funding through WalkWorks, a...
Statement on Threats Targeting Coatesville Schools
Harrisburg, Pa (October 18, 2022) -- State Senator Carolyn Comitta today released the following statement in response to repeated threats targeting Coatesville Area School District schools: "I am deeply concerned by the series of threats targeting Coatesville schools....
$45,000 in State Funding Awarded to Support Computer Training for Job Seekers
West Chester, Pa (October 18, 2022) – A local organization providing computer training programs will receive $45,000 in state grant funding to help job-seekers advance their digital skills, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. Full Circle Computing, an...
Comitta and Williams to Hold SEPTA Senior Card Event in Coatesville Nov. 4
West Chester, Pa (October 6, 2022) – Coatesville area senior citizens can apply for or renew their free SEPTA Senior Key Card at Coatesville City Hall on Friday November 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at a joint event offered by state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state...
Comitta Secures Funding for New Sump Pumps at Chester County History Center
West Chester, Pa (October 6, 2022) – The Chester County History Center (CCHC) will be able to better protect its collections, archives, and historical artifacts from potential water damage thanks to the work of state Senator Carolyn Comitta. Comitta recently secured...
Nonprofit Security Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
West Chester, Pa (October 4, 2022) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta reminded Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations that serve those with diverse memberships can apply now for up to $150,000 in state grant funding for important safety and security upgrades. Applications...
Comitta Celebrates New Law Empowering Workers with Disabilities
West Chester, Pa (September 29, 2022) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently joined disability advocates from across the Commonwealth and Governor Tom Wolf to mark the passage of legislation supporting Pennsylvania workers with disabilities. Act 69 of 2021 (Senate...
Comitta, DCNR Celebrate Addition of New State Park in Chester County
Landenberg, PA – State Senator Carolyn Comitta today joined Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and state and local officials for the celebration at Big Elk Creek State Park in Chester County, one of three new state...
Announcing the New Big Elk Creek State Park
Big Elk Creek State Park
Comitta Tours Future Site of the Oxford Theater
Women’s Health Caucus Holds Press Event on Postpartum Medicaid Expansion, Protecting Access to Abortion
Harrisburg—September 21, 2022 — This morning, members of the Women’s Health Caucus, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and an advocate from Planned Parenthood held a press event to talk about postpartum Medicaid expansion and the need to protect...
Sen. Comitta Supports Reproductive Health & Freedom
Sen. Comitta on Climate Action & Hope
Malvern, West Grove Awarded $197,000 in State Funding for Parks and Open Space
West Chester, Pa (September 20, 2022) –Plans to improve opportunities for outdoor recreation in Malvern and West Grove will receive more than $197,000 in total state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. The funds, approved today by the Commonwealth...
Nearly $470,000 Awarded to Improve and Protect Local Streams
West Chester, Pa (September 20, 2022) – Three projects to restore, improve, and maintain streams and watersheds in Chester County will receive nearly $470,000 in state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. The funds, approved today by the...