Press Releases
Comitta Announces Funding for Intersection Improvements Near Chester County Airport
West Chester, Pa (August 18, 2026) – An important intersection in Valley Township will be improved to help ensure traffic safety and support economic growth at Chester County Airport and in the surrounding area, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced this week....
Comitta Supports Strong Data Center Standards and Moratorium
West Chester, Pa (August 18, 2026) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta, Minority Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, today issued the following statement regarding Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order on Data Center Standards: “I appreciate...
Comitta to Hold 2nd Annual Senior Expo at WCU on October 13
West Chester, Pa (August 18, 2026) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta is holding a Senior Expo this fall, featuring free activities, health screenings, resources, raffles, and information on local and state services. The 2nd Annual Senior Expo is set for Tuesday, October...
Comitta: Chester County’s First School-Based Health Center Coming to Coatesville Area Senior High School
West Chester, Pa (August 14, 2026) – As students prepare to return to class, work is underway at the Coatesville Area Senior High School (CASH) to develop a new school-based community health center, the first of its kind in Chester County. The center, operated...
Op/Ed: Beagles are the All-American Dog, Pa Can Do Better to Protect Them (and Other Dogs and Cats, too)
When most of us think of beagles, we think of Snoopy and Charlie Brown. In addition to cementing their place in popular culture, beagles are ideal companions due to their gentle nature, and sturdy yet compact size. Unfortunately, those same characteristics make them a...
Comitta, Chester County Library Invite Families to 4th Annual Library Card Sign Up Fest on Sept. 13
Exton, Pa (August 11, 2026) – Children, families, and residents are encouraged to sign up for a library card and take advantage of the many opportunities offered by our public libraries at the Chester County Library and State Senator Carolyn Comitta’s...
Comitta: New Law Makes It Easier for Pa-Certified Teachers to Return to Commonwealth Classrooms
Harrisburg, PA (July 28, 2026) – A new law will make it easier for Pennsylvania teachers to return to the Commonwealth after teaching in other states. As part of this year’s School Code, passed through the state budget process, the Pennsylvania Department of Education...
Comitta: Farmers Can Apply for Tax Credits to Improve Soil and Water Quality Beginning August 1
West Chester, PA (July 28, 2026) – Beginning August 1, farmers, businesses, and landowners can apply for tax credits for equipment and projects that improve soil health and water quality, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. Through the Pennsylvania...
Comitta: Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program Application Now Open
West Chester, PA (July 27, 2026) – Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations can apply for grant funding to make important security upgrades, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. Applications for the Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program are now...
Comitta Secures Investment in Historic Berwyn Church that Helped Fight School Segregation
Devon, PA (July 22, 2026) – A historic Main Line church that played a key role in the Civil Rights movement and the fight against school segregation is getting some much-needed infrastructure upgrades, thanks to grant funding secured by State Senator Carolyn Comitta....
Comitta Secures Funding for Community Volunteers in Medicine
West Chester, Pa (July 22, 2026) – Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM), a free clinic offering healthcare to uninsured working people and families with low incomes, was recently awarded state funding for important facility upgrades thanks to the work of state...
Comitta: New Grant Funding Awarded for Healthcare, Fire Company, and Municipal Services
WEST CHESTER, PA (July 17, 2026) - New state grant funding has been awarded to improve perinatal health care services, strengthen fire company service, and enhance municipal facilities in Chester County, state Senator Comitta announced today. “No matter where you...
Comitta Issues Statement on Passage of the 2026-2027 Pennsylvania State Budget
WEST CHESTER, PA (July 13, 2026) - State Senator Carolyn Comitta issued the following statement on the passage of the 2026-2027 Pennsylvania state budget: "On Sunday, I voted YES on this year’s Pennsylvania State Budget. Overall, this budget is a product of a divided...
Comitta: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Payments Now On the Way to Applicants
West Chester, Pa (July 6, 2026) – Starting this month, more money is heading to the pockets of seniors and adults with disabilities thanks to the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate program, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. The first round of...
Comitta Helping Collect Backpacks for the Crime Victims Center’s Back-to-School Drive
West Chester, PA (July 6, 2026) – As families begin to prepare for the upcoming school year, State Senator Carolyn Comitta’s office is a drop-off site for backpack donations to help children served by The Crime Victims Center of Chester County...
Comitta Secures Funding for Domestic Violence Center Tech Upgrades
West Chester, PA (June 25, 2026) – Staff members and volunteers at the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) will soon have access to upgraded office technology thanks to funding secured by State Senator Carolyn Comitta. Comitta secured $50,000 in state...
Comitta Secures Funding for Upgrades at Care Center Foundation
West Chester, Pa (June 25, 2026) – The Care Center Foundation (CCF), a nonprofit childcare provider in West Chester, is making infrastructure upgrades to enhance safety and security thanks to funding secured by State Senator Carolyn Comitta. The organization was...
Comitta, West Chester to Celebrate World Music Day on Sunday
West Chester, Pa (June 18, 2026) – Musicians and bands will converge on West Chester Borough this Sunday for World Music Day, an event that offers free performances on street corners, sidewalks, and plazas throughout the borough. The event takes place on the Summer...
Comitta: Six Nonpublic Schools Awarded State Funding for Safety and Security Improvements
West Chester, Pa (June 16, 2026) – Six nonpublic schools serving students in Chester County were recently awarded state funding to help prevent school violence and improve student mental health, State Senator Carolyn Comitta said today. The funding, made...
Comitta Announces State Funding to Promote Affordable Housing and Prevent Homelessness
West Chester, PA (June 15, 2026) – Thirteen Chester County organizations working to prevent homelessness, promote affordable housing, support emergency shelters, and help people achieve financial self-sufficiency were awarded more than $2.9 million in total state...
Comitta: SUN Bucks Program Helps Feed Children Over the Summer
West Chester, Pa (June 10, 2026) – The families of about 860,000 Pennsylvania children will begin receiving food assistance this week to help cover the cost of groceries while schools are closed for the summer, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. Now in its third...
Comitta: Seniors Can Apply Now for Free Farmers Market Vouchers
West Chester, Pa (June 3, 2026) – Eligible Chester County seniors can apply now to receive vouchers for free locally grown fruits and vegetables through the Pennsylvania Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), State Senator Caroyn Comitta announced. Each...
Property Tax Rent Rebate Application Deadline Extended
West Chester, Pa (May 20, 2026) – Senior citizens and adults with disabilities now have more time to get up to $1,000 back on property taxes and rent paid last year, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. The application deadline for...
Twenty-Four Chester County High Schoolers Learn About State Government through Senator Comitta’s Student Advisory Council
West Chester, Pa (May 18, 2026) – Twenty-four students from across Chester County recently got a firsthand look at what it’s like to work in the Pennsylvania Senate as part of State Senator Carolyn Comitta’s Student Advisory...
Comitta Honored for Working to Protect Animals
Harrisburg, Pa (May 11, 2026) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta was joined by animal advocates and rescue dogs from across this Commonwealth this week to push for stronger animal protection laws at a rally on the steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol. “Animals bring...
Comitta, MCHC to Hold 3rd Annual Community Baby Shower in Coatesville on May 8
West Chester, Pa (April 29, 2026) – As we approach Mother’s Day, State Senator Carolyn Comitta and the Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County (MCHC) are inviting expectant moms, new moms, and families with young children to the third annual Community...
Two Nonprofits Awarded State Funding for After-School Activities and Violence Prevention Programs
Harrisburg, Pa (April 22, 2026) – Two nonprofit organizations serving young people and teens in Chester County were awarded state funding for violence prevention programs and after-school activities, State Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The funding, approved this week...
Comitta & Pa Secretary of State Discuss Licensing Music Therapists at WCU
West Chester, Pa (April 21, 2026) – Passing legislation to license professional music therapists in Pennsylvania would expand access to care and bring economic benefits to local communities, State Senator Carolyn Comitta and Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth...
Join Us at the 4th Annual Earth Day Festival at the Upper Main Line YMCA on Saturday
Berwyn, Pa (April 13, 2026) – Chester County’s fourth annual Earth Day Festival will feature a variety of family-friendly activities on Saturday, April 18 – thanks to the efforts of State Senator Carolyn Comitta and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. All in the community...
Comitta Holding Diaper Drive to Support MCHC, Upcoming Community Baby Shower
West Chester, Pa (March 26, 2026) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta’s West Chester office is now collecting diapers and other new baby supplies for the Maternal and Child Health Consortium. Donations of new diapers in all sizes, as well as other new baby supplies such...