Press Releases
Senate Dems Discuss Challenges of Childcare Facing College Students at Policy Hearing
BLUE BELL, April 28, 2022 – State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today joined Senator Maria Collett, Senator Amanda Cappelletti, Senator Carolyn Comitta and Senator Judy Schwank to host a public...
Comitta, Lawrence Announce $2 million for Oxford Theater
Oxford, Pa – A decades long dream to bring a performing arts space to downtown Oxford is one step closer to reality. State Senator Carolyn Comitta and State Rep. John Lawrence today announced $2 million in state funding was awarded to Oxford Mainstreet Inc. for...
Comitta Announces $1 Million for Coatesville Train Station Parking Facility
West Chester, Pa (April 22, 2022) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta today announced an additional $1 million in state funding for the parking and transportation facility adjacent to the site of the new Coatesville Train Station. The funding, which comes...
Berwyn Fire Company Awarded $1.5 Million in State Funding for New Station
West Chester, Pa (April 22, 2022) – Berwyn Fire Company is $1.5 million closer to replacing its main station with a new, state-of-the-art firehouse, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Reps. Kristine Howard and Melissa Shusterman announced today. The funding,...
Comitta, Lawrence Announce $1 Million for New Recycling Technology
West Chester, Pa (April 22, 2022) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. John Lawrence today announced that $1 million in state funding was awarded to the Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority (SECCRA) for new equipment that will allow it to process...
Comitta Applauds Pa. Finalizing Carbon Emission Regs
West Chester, Pa (April 22, 2022) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta today applauded news that Pennsylvania is finalizing the regulation to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Tomorrow, the Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB)...
Redistricting Update: The New 19th District
As a result of the legislative redistricting process, new state Senate and House Districts were recently finalized. For the 19th Senatorial District, the new maps mean the following municipalities would be: Added: East Goshen Easttown West Goshen...
Wolf Administration Joins Sen. Comitta, Rep. Sappey and West Chester University to Promote Economic Opportunity for Students with Autism
West Chester, Pa. – State Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Christina Sappey today joined Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier and Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead at West...
Five Chester County Organizations Awarded $235,000 in State Funding for Security Upgrades
West Chester, Pa (April 14, 2022) – Five Chester County nonprofit organizations that serve diverse communities were awarded more than $235,000 in total state grant funding for important safety and security upgrades, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said today....
Comitta Secures $50,000 for Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
West Chester, Pa (April 14, 2022) – The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) was recently awarded $50,000 in state grant funding for repairs to its independent housing program thanks to the work of state Senator Carolyn Comitta. The funds will support...
Modena Borough Honored with Pa Local Government Award
Harrisburg, Pa (April 13, 2021) – The Borough of Modena was honored this week with a 2022 Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence. The awards are presented annually to municipalities, local government officials, and organizations for their...
Comitta, Howard to Hold Free Shredding Event on April 30
WEST CHESTER (April 7, 2022) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Kristine Howard will hold a free shredding event on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Malvern Fire Company. Residents and families concerned about properly disposing of personal...
Comitta, First Lady Wolf Join College Students, Administrators, Advocates and Legislators in Calling for Action to Address College Hunger
Harrisburg, Pa (March 28, 2022) -- Senator Carolyn Comitta joined First Lady Frances Wolf, Senate Democratic Appropriations Chairman Vincent Hughes, House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton, Representative Jennifer O’Mara, and college students and advocates to call...
Good Works Awarded $50,000 in State Grant Funding
West Chester, Pa (March 25, 2022) – Good Works, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides free home repairs to low-income residents and families, will receive $50,000 in state grant funding thanks to the work of state Senator Carolyn Comitta. “Many families and...
Now Offering SEPTA Senior Key Card Renewals
West Chester, Pa (March 22, 2022) – Chester County senior citizens can now renew their SEPTA Key Senior ID Cards at state Senator Carolyn Comitta’s West Chester District Office. While SEPTA has extended all cards through the year, going forward the new option to renew...
Comitta Supporting Donation Drive for Ukraine
West Chester, Pa – Chester County residents interested in supporting the people of Ukraine and the victims and refugees of the war there can now drop off donated items at the office of State Senator Carolyn Comitta. Comitta has partnered with Chester County Hospital...
Comitta, Secretary Of Agriculture Highlight Pennsylvania’s $746 Million Mushroom Industry
West Grove, Pa - State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently joined Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Department of Community and Economic Development Acting Deputy Secretary Mandy Book at Chester County's To-Jo Mushrooms, Inc., on the Food Fuels...
Comitta, DCNR Announce $750K Grant For White Clay Creek Preserve Addition In Chester County
Elk Township, Pa - State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently joined Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the department had awarded a $754,300 grant for a major addition at White Clay Creek...
PA Women’s Health Caucus Applauds Medicaid Coverage Extension for Postpartum Individuals
Phoenixville, Pa - The co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus (WHC) hosted a press conference today at Tower Health in Phoenixville to applaud the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ decision to opt in our Medicaid program for postpartum...
PANO Receives $250,000 in ARPA Relief Funds to Support Pennsylvania Nonprofits
The Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) is receiving $250,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support nonprofit organizations throughout the Commonwealth. The grant funding, allocated through the Pennsylvania...
Comitta Holding April 22 Blood Drive at Oscar Lasko YMCA
West Chester, Pa – Amid growing concern regarding a declining blood supply, state Senator Carolyn Comitta has partnered with the American Red Cross and the Oscar Lasko YMCA to hold a blood drive on Friday, April 22. The blood drive will take place from 8 a.m. to 1...
Collecting Glasses for Lions Club Recycle for Sight Program
West Chester, Pa – Residents with old or unused glasses that can be repurposed may donate to the Lions Club Recycle for Sight Program Please via a drop box located at the district office of state Senator Carolyn Comitta. Old or unused glasses can be...
Chester County Awarded $300,000 for 988 Mental Health Crisis Line
West Chester, Pa – Chester County was recently awarded $300,000 in funding to support the new 988 hotline to assist people with any behavioral health crisis 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The 988 line is part of a nationwide effort to streamline access and...
Comitta Issues Statement on 2022-23 Budget Proposal
West Chester, Pa - State Senator Carolyn Comitta today issued the following statement in response to Governor Wolf's 2022-2023 budget proposal: "Pennsylvania is at a unique moment in history. As we continue to manage the public health, economic, educational, and...
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Helpful Info for New Residents: Mental Health Support & Referral Helpline:1-855-284-249 Brandywine Valley SPCA (to report a lost or stray dog): 610-692-6113 Chester County Government: 610-344-6000 Chester County Health Department (COVID Hotline):...
Comitta Secures $50,000 for Chester County Food Bank
West Chester, Pa – The Chester County Food Bank will receive $50,000 in state funding to purchase new equipment thanks to the work of state Senator Carolyn Comitta. The Chester County Food Bank, which continues to respond to the growing needs of individuals and...
Comitta Supports Full Funding Plan for Education in 2022-23 Budget
WEST CHESTER (January 31, 2022) -- State Senator Carolyn Comitta, a member of the Senate Education Committee, released the following statement in support of the Full Funding Plan announced today her Senate Democratic colleagues: “Pennsylvania has a historic...
Comitta Announces Nearly $216,000 in Funding for Safety Programs and Upgrades at 9 Schools
WEST CHESTER (January 26, 2022) – Nine schools in Chester County will receive nearly $216,000 in total state funding to purchase safety equipment and enact new safety programs, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. The funding, which comes through the...
Comitta Announces $1.3 Million for Watershed Protection Projects
WEST CHESTER (January 20, 2022) – Five projects to protect and restore watersheds in Chester County and the surrounding region will receive more than $1.3 million in total state funding through the Growing Greener Program, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said today. “As...
Comitta, Sappey, Herrin Announce $2.1 Million for Chester County Hospital
WEST CHESTER (January 18, 2022) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta, state Rep. Christina Sappey, and state Rep. Dianne Herrin announced today that they have secured more than $2.1 million in total state funding to support expanding inpatient and emergency department...