Press Releases
Dozens of Families Participate in Community Baby Shower in Oxford
West Chester, Pa (November 10, 2025) – Nearly 200 parents, families, and children recently came together at State Senator Carolyn Comitta’s Community Baby Shower in Oxford. The free event, organized by Comitta, the Maternal and Child Health Consortium, and the...
Comitta Issues Statement on State Budget Impasse, Federal Government Shutdown
West Chester, Pa (October 7, 2025) -- State Senator Carolyn Comitta issued the following statement on the state budget impasse and the federal government shutdown: "Like many Pennsylvanians, I am very concerned about the state budget impasse and the federal government...
Comitta, West Goshen Police to Host Free Damaged License Plate Replacement Event Thursday November 13
West Chester, Pa (October 6, 2025) - To help drivers replace hard-to-read or damaged license plates on their vehicle, State Senator Carolyn Comitta and the West Goshen Police Department are hosting a free License Plate Replacement Event on November 13 from 2 p.m. to 6...
Families, Parents, and Children Invited to Free Community Baby Shower in Oxford on Oct. 24
West Chester, Pa (September 29, 2025) – Parents, expectant parents, grandparents, and families with babies and young children are invited to learn about the resources and programs available to them at a Community Baby Shower on Friday, October 24, from 3 to 6 p.m. at...
Comitta: Federal Broadband Investments in Chester County Approach Final Approval
West Chester, Pa (September 17, 2025) – Twenty-six municipalities in the 19th District are expected to benefit from $5.6 million in federal grant funding that was provisionally approved to expand high-speed internet, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. The...
Comitta, Shusterman to Host Free Community Shredding Event at Valley Forge Middle School Oct. 4
West Chester, Pa (September 10, 2025) - To help prevent scammers from accessing sensitive information on documents and other papers, State Senator Carolyn Comitta and State Representative Melissa Shusterman are holding a free document shredding event at Valley Forge...
Comitta and Ciresi Introduce Companion Legislation to Grow Pennsylvania Tourism
HARRISBURG, PA (September 10, 2025) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta and State Representative Joe Ciresi this week introduced companion legislation, Senate Bill 994 and House Bill 1852, which would increase support for the Tourism Promotion Fund to promote and market...
Statement: We still need a long-term funding solution for SEPTA and transit in Pennsylvania
State Senator Carolyn Comitta released the following statement following SEPTA's request and approval to use capital and infrastructure funds to temporarily support its operations: The cuts to SEPTA have been devastating to workers, students, seniors, and anyone who...
Free Fall Events for Families
Library Card Sign-Up Fest Sunday, Sept. 14 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Chester County Library - Exton 450 Exton Square Parkway Community Shredding Event Saturday, Oct. 4 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Valley Forge Middle School 105 W. Walker Rd, Wayne Community Baby Shower Friday, Oct. 24 3...
Why We Need to Fund SEPTA
NOTE: The following guest column appeared in the Opinion Section of the Daily Local News online on September 4, 2025. By Carolyn Comitta, Josh Maxwell, and Colin Hanna What would the region’s daily commute like look with thousands of additional drivers on Route...
Comitta, Chester County Library Invite Families to 3rd Annual Library Card Sign Up Fest on Sept. 14
Exton, Pa (August 28, 2025) – Children, families, and residents are invited to sign up for a library card and explore the endless possibilities offered by our public libraries at the Chester County Library and State Senator Carolyn Comitta’s Library Card Sign Up...
Comitta Supports Donation Drive of Basic Needs Supplies for Mitzvah Circle
West Chester, Pa (August 22, 2025) - After a devastating fire destroyed truckloads of donated basic needs supplies collected by the local nonprofit Mitzvah Circle Foundation, State Senator Carolyn Comitta is organizing a collection drive to help recover the destroyed...
Comitta to Hold Senior Citizen Expo at WCU on October 14
West Chester, Pa (August 20, 2025) – Senior citizens and older adults are invited to participate in free activities, health screenings, entertainment, and information on local and state services at State Senator Caroyn Comitta’s Senior Expo on Tuesday, October 14, at...
Comitta: Applications Now Open for Environmental Education Grants
West Chester, Pa (August 19, 2025) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding Chester County schools, colleges, businesses, nonprofit groups, and environmental organizations that state grant funding is available for environmental education projects. Now, through...
Comitta Reminds Drivers of School Bus Stopping Law
West Chester, Pa (August 20, 2025) – With the back-to-school season upon us, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding motorists to follow Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law and to slow down to 15 mph in school zones. Last year, 454 citations were issued for...
Pennsylvania Legislators Once Again Introduce Bill to Affirm Marriage Equality Rights within State Law
HARRISBURG, PA (August 14, 2025) - In response to the possibility of the U.S. Supreme Court’s consideration to take up a case that asks, in plain words, to overturn the 10-year-old landmark ruling Obergefell v. Hodges that allowed recognition of same-sex marriages...
Comitta Issues Statement On Her Vote Against the Republican Plan to Rob Transit Agencies of Maintenance Funds and Raise Costs on Families
State Senator Carolyn Comitta released the following statement on her vote against the Republican amended version of HB257 which raises costs for workers and families and robs funding from critical infrastructure improvements. Public transit is a necessity for our...
Comitta: Grant Funding Available for Small Businesses to Improve Energy Efficiency
WEST CHESTER, PA (August 11, 2025) - Small businesses looking to improve their energy efficiency, reduce pollution, and cut operating costs are invited to apply for grant funding through the Small Business Advantage Grant Program from the Pennsylvania Department of...
Comitta: Sun Bucks Programs Helps Feed Children Over the Summer
West Chester, Pa (July 31, 2025) – Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation. That’s why Pennsylvania’s Sun Bucks program helps families cover grocery costs during the summer break from school. Now in its second year, Sun Bucks (also known as Summer Electronic...
Backpack Donations Now Being Accepted for The Crime Victims Center’s Back to School Drive
WEST CHESTER, PA (July 16, 2025) - To help the clients of The Crime Victims Center of Chester County (CVC) start the school year with the supplies they need, the office of state Senator Carolyn Comitta is collecting backpacks for their annual Back to School Drive. “As...
Comitta, Kane Secure Funding for Good Fellowship Ambulance
West Chester, PA (July 7, 2025) – Good Fellowship Ambulance and EMS Training Institute, an emergency medical provider that covers ten municipalities in the West Chester area, is getting a new EMS-capable, all-terrain utility vehicle (UTV) thanks to grant funding...
Comitta Secures Funding for Cultural Heritage Tourism During America 250
West Chester, PA (June 30, 2025) – The Chester County Community Foundation, a nonprofit that connects people who care with causes that matter now and forever, was awarded grant funding to promote “Let Freedom Ring: Dare to Declare” events and activities...
Comitta Secures Funding to Support Therapeutic Horseback Riding Programs
Malvern, PA (June 27, 2025) – Veterans, emergency first responders, and people with disabilities can participate in therapeutic and educational horseback riding programs at Thorncroft Equestrian Center thanks, in part, to grant funding secured by state Senator...
Comitta Issues Statement on Looming SEPTA Service Cuts & Fare Hike
West Chester, PA (June 27, 2025) -- State Senator Carolyn Comitta today issued the following statement in response to the SEPTA Board's vote this week to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget, which will cut service by 45 percent and raise fares 21.5 percent...
Comitta Secures Funding for All-Terrain Vehicles for Downingtown, Malvern Police
West Chester, PA (June 20, 2025) – The Downingtown Borough and Malvern Borough Police Departments are both getting new all-terrain utility vehicles (UTVs) thanks to grant funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta. Both departments plan to use the new vehicles...
Comitta Secures Funding for Paoli-Based School Serving Students with Disabilities
Tredyffrin, PA (June 17, 2025) – The Royer-Greaves School for the Blind, a nonprofit organization serving students with visual impairment and other disabilities, was awarded grant funding for campus upgrades thanks to the work of state Senator Carolyn Comitta. For...
Comitta Announces State Funding to Promote Affordable Housing and Prevent Homelessness
West Chester, PA (June 12, 2025) – Sixteen Chester County organizations working to prevent homelessness, promote affordable housing, support emergency shelters, and help people achieve financial self-sufficiency were awarded nearly $3.25 million in total state funding...
Comitta: Chester County Awarded Funding for Veterans Services
West Chester, PA (June 3, 2025) – The Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs was awarded state grant funding to serve more veterans with programs and outreach initiatives thanks to the donations of generous Pennsylvanians, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said...
Comitta Secures Grant for New Dugouts at the West Chester Area Sports Association Complex
West Chester, PA (June 2, 2025) – Play ball! Softball players in the West Chester Area Sports Association (WCASA) are enjoying new dugouts this spring and summer thanks in part to state grant funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta. WCASA, a nonprofit...
Comitta: Two Local Water-Quality Education Programs Awarded State Funding
West Chester, Pa (June 2, 2025) – Two Chester County-based programs that teach children and students about the importance of protecting our clean streams and waterways were recently awarded state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The funding, made available...