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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...

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...

West Chester (July 13, 2023) – Eric D. Ruggeri of East Bradford was appointed to the Pennsylvania Board of Funeral Directors, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said this week. Ruggeri, who has been involved in public safety in the West Chester area for the last 40 years,...

West Chester (July 12, 2023) – Residents at risk of losing water or wastewater service can now apply for water bill utility assistance.   The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a temporary program offering grants to lower-income...

HARRISBURG (June 23, 2023) – Legislation calling for stronger protections for student journalists was supported by students from Conestoga High School and others at a press conference in Pennsylvania State Capitol this week. The legislation, Senate Bill 622 introduced...

HARRISBURG (June 19, 2023) – A historic barn located on land that served as a backdrop to the Battle of the Brandywine will be restored thanks to $100,000 in state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. East Bradford Township was awarded funding for...

WEST CHESTER, PA (June 9th, 2023) - Chester County organizations working to promote affordable housing and address housing insecurity within the community have been awarded over $2.7 million in grant funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. “A thriving...

WEST CHESTER (June 6, 2023) – As part of a new initiative launched by state Senator Carolyn Comitta, three Chester County high school students recently had the chance to present their perspectives on issues facing Pennsylvania communities and proposed legislative...

WEST CHESTER (June 1, 2023) – To highlight the importance of good posture for our health and well-being, state Senator Carolyn Comitta has introduced a resolution designating “Correct Posture Month” in Pennsylvania. “Posture impacts a lot more than our backs. While...

WEST CHESTER (May 30, 2023) – In recognition of her work on behalf of the emergency services community, state Senator Carolyn Comitta was recently honored by the Chester County EMS Council with the organization’s Robert Thompson Memorial Award. Comitta was presented...

West Chester (May 24, 2023) – The Oxford Area Senior Center will receive more than $14,000 in state funding for capital improvements and renovations, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. The funds come as part of $2 million in total funding awarded 48 senior...

WAYNE, PA (May 23, 2023) - Local senior citizens are invited to enjoy a fun afternoon of dancing and community bonding at a disco-themed Senior (Citizen) Prom hosted by state Senators Carolyn Comitta and Amanda M. Cappelletti . The event, on Thursday, June 1st from 3...

West Chester, PA (May 18, 2023) – Legislation inspired by the rescue of nearly 4,000 beagles from a breeding facility in Virginia was announced by state lawmakers, animal advocates, and rescue organizations at a special press conference at the Brandywine Valley SPCA...

Harrisburg, PA (May 4, 2023) – In response to recent hospital closures in areas across Pennsylvania, state Senator Carolyn Comitta, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, and state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara are working to reform the process to better position impacted communities...

Harrisburg, PA (April 27, 2023) – Josh and Zach Stehle, two autism acceptance advocates from Downingtown, were recently invited to the Pennsylvania state capitol as guests of state Senator Carolyn Comitta.  The brothers joined Comitta to celebrate April as Autism...