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Climate Week in Pennsylvania: October 1 – 7
HARRISBURG (September 29, 2023) – October 1 - 7, 2023, is Climate Week in Pennsylvania, and the bicameral Pennsylvania Legislative Climate Caucus today announced a schedule of events taking place during the week, as well as information about resources and legislation...
State Senators Welcome Opening of Whole Home Repairs Program for Chester County Homeowners
West Chester, Pa. (September 28, 2023) - Chester County homeowners looking to make critical household repairs to improve safety, increase energy efficiency, and enhance accessibility can now apply for funding through the Whole Home Repairs Program. “No matter...
Comitta Announces Funding for Crime Victims Service Organizations
West Chester, PA (September 26, 2023) – Important programs and organizations that support victims of crime, domestic violence, child abuse, and elder abuse in Chester County will receive nearly $4 million in federal grant funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said....
Comitta Honored by Chester County Peace Movement
West Chester, PA (September 26, 2023) – In recognition of her work and advocacy towards a more peaceful community, state Senator Carolyn Comitta was awarded the 2023 Anne Moore Peace Award by the Chester County Peace Movement. “From economic opportunity to...
Comitta, Chester County Library Encourage Residents to Get Their Library Cards
West Chester, PA (September 25, 2023) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently partnered with the Chester County Library System to hold a Library Card Sign-Up Fest, an afternoon of free, family-friendly activities to promote literacy and showcase all of the...
Sen Comitta Introduces the 20 Men Project
West Chester Railroad Celebrates Completion of New Crossing at Nields Street
West Chester, PA (September 20, 2023) – Riders on the West Chester Railroad will pass over a new and improved single-track railroad grade crossing at East Nields Street thanks to funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta. The West Chester Railroad Heritage...
Comitta: Encouraging Emergency Preparedness
Sen Comitta Thanks Mushroom Festival Organizers
American Mushroom Institute Awarded Funding for Farmer Education Programs
West Chester, PA (September 19, 2023) – Chester County mushroom farmers will have access to educational programming through the American Mushroom Institute (AMI) thanks to federal grant funding, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan and State Senator Carolyn Comitta announced...
Sen. Comitta’s Library Card Sign-Up Fest
Eight New Electric Vehicle Charging Ports Coming to Chester County Govt Facilities
West Chester, PA (September 14, 2023) -- To help improve Chester County’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure, eight new charging ports will be installed at six Chester County Government facilities thanks to new state grant funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta...
Join Senator Comitta and Chester County Library for the Library Card Sign-Up Fest on Sept. 17
Exton, PA (September 7, 2023) – To help foster a love of reading and connect our residents to the many resources at our local libraries, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and the Chester County Library System (CCLS) are holding a Library Card Sign-Up Fest at the...
Comitta Visits Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center
West Chester, Pa (August 31, 2023) - As many local students head back to school this week, state Senator Carolyn Comitta met with leaders and educators from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) to thank them for their commitment to the community. A former teacher and...
State Funding Awarded for Roundabout Project in West Bradford
West Chester, Pa. (August 25, 2023) – West Bradford Township will receive more than $975,000 in state funding to replace the intersection at Marshallton-Thorndale Road and Poorhouse Road with a roundabout. Funding for the project comes through the Multimodal...
Comitta Announces Expanded Autumn Outreach Hours
West Chester, Pa. (August 25, 2023) – To help better meet the needs of Chester County residents, this fall, State Senator Carolyn Comitta and her team will be expanding their constituent services outreach schedule. “As we approach fall, more constituents are...
Comitta Reminds Drivers of Back-to-School Safety Tips and Pa. School Bus Stopping Law
West Chester, Pa (August 23, 2023) – With the back-to-school season upon us, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding residents and drivers to be alert in school zones, pay extra attention to pedestrians, and follow Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law. “With...
Willistown Township Awarded Funding for Transportation Infrastructure Improvements
West Chester, Pa (August 21, 2023) – In an effort to create a more efficient and upgraded infrastructure system within our community, Willistown Township was recently awarded state funding for the expansion of a fiber optic communication system along Lancaster Avenue,...
Coatesville Elementary Schools Awarded Funds to Provide Healthy Snacks to Students
West Chester, Pa (August 18, 2023) – Five elementary schools in the Coatesville Area School District will receive federal funding to provide students with fresh fruit and vegetable snacks during the school day, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and U.S. Rep. Chrissy...
Comitta Announces Funds to Support Expectant and Parenting Students
Harrisburg (August 16, 2023) – The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) was recently awarded $352,000 in federal funding to help expectant and parenting students stay in school, graduate, secure employment, and become successful parents and adults. The funding was...
Comitta, Kane Secure $100,000 for KACS New Building Project
West Chester (August 17, 2023) – Kennett Area Community Service’s (KACS) plans to build a new, larger facility to house its food cupboard, emergency assistance, and other programs recently got a major boost thanks to $100,000 in state funding secured by state Senators...
Free Produce Available to Qualifying Seniors through the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
WEST CHESTER, PA (August 11, 2023) – In celebration of National Farmers’ Market Week, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding Chester County seniors that they can receive credits for free fruits and vegetables from participating farmers through the Senior Farmers...
Comitta Reminds Medicaid and CHIP Recipients to Check their Renewal Date
WEST CHESTER, PA (August 8, 2023) - To prevent any lapses in an individual’s medical coverage and protect our community’s health, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) recipients to check their coverage...
Comitta: Property Tax Relief Expanded for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
HARRISBURG, PA (August 3, 2023) – More senior citizens and people with disabilities will be able to access property tax relief through an expansion of the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The expansion, which increases...
Billions in Unclaimed Property Still Waiting to be Returned
WEST CHESTER, PA (August 2, 2023) – Following an announcement that the Pennsylvania Treasury's Bureau of Unclaimed Property returned a record-breaking $273.7 million in assets to their rightful owners last year, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding residents to...
Pa. Environmental Education Grant Application Now Open
HARRISBURG, PA (August 2, 2023) – Organizations that offer, or are looking to offer, environmental literacy programming can once again apply for grant funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). State Senator Carolyn Comitta is...
Backpack donations now being accepted for Crime Victims Center’s Back-to-School Drive
WEST CHESTER, PA (August 1, 2023) – To help students get ready to go back to school, the office of state Senator Carolyn Comitta is collecting new backpacks to donate to children and families served by The Crime Victims Center of Chester County, Inc. (CVC). ...
Cooling Assistance Now Available for LIHEAP Recipients
West Chester (July 25, 2023) – With extremely high temperatures impacting communities across Chester County and Pennsylvania, assistance is now available for the installation, repair, or replacement of air conditioning units for lower-income households thanks to the...
Comitta: Property Tax and Rent Rebates Now Being Distributed to Applicants
WEST CHESTER, PA (July 18th, 2023) - Rebates are starting to be distributed to the homeowners and renters that applied for the 2022 Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50...