Press Releases
Comitta: Free Presentation on Protecting Kids Online Set for March 30
West Chester, Pa (March 24, 2023) – Parents and guardians who are interested in learning how to better protect their children online can attend a free virtual summit on Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Chester County Safe Schools Summit:...
State Lawmakers Secure Funding for Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Feasibility Study
Reading, PA — March 17, 2023 — Today, a group of Democratic state lawmakers announced $250,000 in Local Share Account grant funding to study the restoration of passenger rail between Reading and Philadelphia. In April of 2022, County Commissioners representing Berks,...
Comitta Announces Funding for Transportation Projects in Oxford, East Fallowfield, and Easttown
West Chester, PA (March 16, 2023) – Three transportation projects in the Borough of Oxford, East Fallowfield Township, and Easttown Township will receive $500,000 in total state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. “Safe roadways and accessible...
Comitta Announces Funding for 17 Community Projects
West Chester, PA (March 16, 2023) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today that 17 projects to improve outdoor recreation, transportation infrastructure, emergency response and public safety, water and sewer infrastructure, and community revitalization in the...
Malvern Public Library Awarded Funding for Facility Improvements
West Chester, Pa (March 13, 2023) – The Malvern Public Library was recently awarded nearly $35,500 in state grant funding for facility improvements, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. “Public libraries serve as a centerpiece to our communities,...
Comitta Announces Funding for Law Enforcement Upgrades
West Chester, Pa (March 13, 2023) – Two local police departments will receive $73,500 in total funding for technology and records management upgrades, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. “As a former Mayor, I know just how important it is for local municipalities and...
Comitta: “Budget Plan is a Strong Start that Puts Pa. on the Right Track.”
Harrisburg, Pa (March 8, 2023) -- State Senator Carolyn Comitta issued the following statement in response to Governor Shapiro's 2023-24 budget proposal: "Governor Shapiro’s budget proposal shows a willingness and desire to work across party lines in a bipartisan and...
Comitta Highlights School Performances for “Theater in Our Schools Month”
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...
Pa. Legislative Climate Caucus Announces 2023 Leadership and Legislative Priorities
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...
Comitta, Shusterman to hold SEPTA Senior Card Event March 8 in Easttown
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...
PA Senators Cappelletti, Comitta, Kane, Kearney, and Muth Present $400,000 State Grant to Child Guidance Resource Center to Benefit Vital Student Mental Health Services
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...
National Second Grade Chess Champion Visits Harrisburg
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...
Comitta Secures Funding for After-School Career Development Programs
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...
Comitta Visits Delaware Valley Friends School
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...
Comitta Announces Funding for School Safety Programs and Upgrades
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...
Comitta Secures $400,000 for Eight Ambulance and EMS Providers
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...
Comitta Issues Statement on Pa./Ohio Train Explosion and Emergency
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...
Oxford Borough Honored with Statewide Beautification Award
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...
Comitta Secures Funding for Brandywine Valley SPCA Upgrades
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...
Comitta: Property Tax and Rent Rebate Applications Now Available
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...
Comitta Announces $50,000 for West Chester Food Cupboard Expansion
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...
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Comitta, Shusterman Announce Funding to Protect Willistown Watershed
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...
Comitta Announces New Funding for Teacher Preparation at West Chester University
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...
Comitta, Pielli Announce New Loan to Improve West Chester Area Water Infrastructure
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...
State Lawmakers Announce Funding for Watersheds, Parks and Open Space
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...
Comitta Announces State Funding for Youth Mentoring Partnership
West Chester, Pa (January 13, 2023) – A local organization serving the Coatesville Area School District will receive state grant funding to support youth mentoring and physical fitness programs, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. The Youth Mentoring...
Comitta Announces $54,000 for WCU to Address Hunger on Campus
West Chester, Pa (January 12, 2023) – West Chester University (WCU) is one of the first recipients of funding through Pennsylvania’s Hunger-Free Campus Initiative, a new program aimed at combatting student hunger on campus, said state Senator Carolyn Comitta. “West...
Comitta, Kane Remind Residents of Friday Deadline to Review Broadband Access Map
West Chester, Pa (January 10, 2023) – Residents have until Friday, January 13 to review the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) broadband access map and challenge any inaccuracies regarding location, service, speed, or availability, said State Senators Carolyn...
Comitta Again to Serve as Minority Chair of Senate Environmental Committee
Harrisburg, Pa (January 9, 2023) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta will again serve as minority chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, continuing her work to preserve our environmental treasures, address climate change, and transition to a...