Press Releases
Comitta Announces $300,000 in Funding for Chester County Home Modification Program
WEST CHESTER (August 3, 2021) – Chester County will receive $300,000 in state grant funding to support a program that provides important home accessibility improvements and upgrades for residents with disabilities. The Home Modification Program, administered by the...
Comitta Announces $25,000 for Oxford Mainstreet
WEST CHESTER (August 2, 2021) – Oxford Mainstreet, Inc. (OMI) will receive $25,000 in state grant funding to support facade improvements in the historic downtown business district. The funding, made available by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic...
Comitta: Important Income Limits Raised for Pa. Workers with Disabilities
WEST CHESTER (July 28, 2021) – Important legislation to support workers with disabilities in finding jobs and advancing their careers was recently signed into law thanks to the work of state Senator Carolyn Comitta, Chester County-based disability...
Comitta: PUC Advances Key Pipeline Safety Regulations
Important Update: The deadline to submit public comment on the draft hazardous liquids pipeline rules is Wednesday, April 13. WEST CHESTER (July 16, 2021) – Persistent efforts by state Senator Carolyn Comitta and others to enhance pipeline safety in...
Nearly $4 Billion in Unclaimed Property Waiting to be Claimed
WEST CHESTER (July 7, 2021) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta reminds Chester County residents to check with the Pennsylvania Treasury’s Bureau of Unclaimed Property to see if they have property – including military decorations – waiting to be claimed. Nearly $4 billion...
Tons of Food, Thousands of Dollars Collected in Memory of Local Teen, Bianca Roberson
WEST CHESTER (July 6, 2021) – More than three tons of food and nearly $7,500 were collected for Chester County families in need in the name of Bianca Roberson, a local teenager whose life was cut tragically short by an act of hate and gun violence in 2017. The Daisies...
Comitta Issues Statement on 2021-22 Budget
State Senator Carolyn Comitta today issued the following statement regarding her vote in opposition to the 2021-22 Pennsylvania budget: "Across Pennsylvania and the nation, life is appearing to return to normal. Seventy-five percent of adult Pennsylvanians have...
Comitta, Williams Announce State Funding for Housing Programs in Coatesville and Chester County
HARRISBURG (June 22, 2021) – A new program in the City of Coatesvillle will support residents and homeowners struggling to maintain or repair their homes thanks to $500,000 in state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Dan Williams said...
Comitta Calls on Community to Support Food Drive
WEST CHESTER (June 16, 2021) – Residents and businesses have just over a week left to participate in the food drive that state Senator Carolyn Comitta is holding in partnership with The Bianca Nikol Merge with Mercy Foundation. The food drive, benefitting the Chester...
Chester County Awarded More than $975,000 in State Funding for Criminal Justice Services
WEST CHESTER (June 16, 2021) – Chester County will receive $975,965 in state grant funding through two programs to support probation services and provide rehabilitation and alternative sentencing programs. The grants, approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime...
RGGI Press Conference
Comitta, Herrin Introduce RGGI Investments Act to Benefit the Environment and Economy
HARRISBURG (June 14, 2021) – As Pennsylvania moves forward towards reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions by participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), Governor Tom Wolf today joined state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep....
General Assembly Democrats, Local Leaders Across PA Call for Immediate Action on Toxic and Unsafe School Infrastructure
Statewide, PA − June 11, 2021 -- As the projected state budget surplus surged to $3 billion and more than $7 billion in federal aid remains idled by inaction, Senate & House Democrats gathered in front of local schools across Pennsylvania on Friday to call for...
Virtual All Abilities Expo Set for June 10
WEST CHESTER (June 2, 2021) –State Senator Carolyn Comitta is partnering with a local nonprofit organization to hold “The Power of Together,” an upcoming all abilities expo focused on improving access and equality for people living with or affected by disabilities. In...
AG Shapiro and Senate Democrats Discuss Action Against Fracking Negligence
Harrisburg, PA − May 25, 2021 – Today, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro and members of the Senate Democratic Caucus led in this effort by State Senator Steve Santarsiero held a virtual press conference to discuss a package of bills aimed at increasing...
Sen. Comitta to Hold Free Shredding Event June 12 in Malvern
WEST CHESTER (May 24, 2021) – Residents and families concerned about properly disposing of personal information should consider taking advantage of an upcoming free shredding event organized by state Senator Carolyn Comitta. The shredding event, set for Saturday, June...
Wolf Administration Improves Access To Pennsylvania Senior Food Box Program, Encourages Enrollment
Phoenixville, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Aging Secretary Robert Torres today joined seniors at Kings Terrace to announce steps to increase access to Pennsylvania's Senior Food Boxes, a supplemental food program available free to lower...
Food Drive
Chester County Foodbank Top 10 Most Needed Items: Beans (dried / canned), especially black beans Tortillas, shelf stable (corn / flour) Rice Spices Tomatoes / Sauce (no glass) Hearty soups/stews Olive/Canola Oil Cereal, whole grain Canned Tuna & Chicken...
Exton-Based Company Awarded $45,000 in State Funding to Provide Computer Training for Job Seekers
WEST CHESTER (April 30, 2021) – A local program that provides computer skills training to help residents prepare for and connect with new jobs will receive $45,000 in state funding. Full Circle Computing, an Exton-based company that provides computer and career...
Comitta, Herrin Announce $175K in CFA Act 13 Funds for Inclusive, ADA-Compliant Playground in Everhart Park
WEST CHESTER, April 22 – State Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Dianne Herrin today announced that West Chester Borough will be the recipient of a total of $175,000 in Commonwealth Financial Authority (CFA) Act 13 funds. The funds will be used to...
Comitta, Williams Announce $650,000 for Coatesville Train Station Parking Facility
WEST CHESTER (April 21, 2021) – Plans to build a parking and transportation facility adjacent to the new Coatesville train station received another boost in state funding today, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Dan Williams announced. The Redevelopment...
Senators Santarsiero, Haywood, Comitta Announce Legislation to Expand Pennsylvanian’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Ahead of Earth Day
BUCKS COUNTY – April 21, 2021 – State Senators Steve Santarsiero (D-10), Art Haywood (D-4) and Carolyn Comitta (D-19) announced today during a virtual press conference that they will be introducing SB 300, a bill to expand the state’s Alternative Energy Portfolio...
Comitta, Shusterman Announce $337,500 in State Funding for Phoenixville Walking Bridge and Road Improvements
WEST CHESTER (April 21, 2021) –Two projects that will enhance access to the Schuylkill River Trail in Phoenixville will receive $337,5000 in total state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Melissa Shusterman announced today. The funding, approved...
Comitta Releases Statement on Conviction in Murder of George Floyd
State Senator Carolyn Comitta today released the following statement upon the conviction of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd: "My thoughts continue to be with the family and friends of George Floyd. I hope that this...
Comitta, Williams Announce $1.5 Million to Repair, Reopen Wagontown Road
WEST CHESTER (April 16, 2021) – Valley Township will receive $1.5 million in state funding to repair and reopen Wagontown Road, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Dan Williams announced today. The project, funded through...
Comitta, Lawrence Announce $842,000 in Funding for Nottingham Intersection Improvements
WEST CHESTER (April 16, 2021) – West Nottingham Township will receive $842,000 in state funding to support important improvements at the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 272 and Baltimore Pike, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative...
American Mushroom Institute Awarded $40,000 in State Grant Funding
WEST CHESTER (April 15, 2021) – An important program to promote the nutritional, culinary, and health benefits of Pennsylvania-grown mushrooms will receive $40,000 in state grant funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, state Senator Carolyn Comitta...
West Chester BID, Oxford Main Street Awarded More than $60K in Total State Funding
WEST CHESTER (April 14, 2021) – Organizations supporting two of Chester County’s historic downtown and commercial districts will receive more than $60,000 in total state COVID-19 relief. Under Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Relief – Supporting Elm and Main (SEAM)...
Comitta Introduces Marriage Equality Legislation
WEST CHESTER (April 13, 2021) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta is introducing legislation to update Pennsylvania law to reflect marriage equality and the right of same-sex couples to marry. Though the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges on June...
Pennsylvania Property Tax / Rent Rebate Program Accepting Applications
WEST CHESTER (April 12, 2021) – Chester County senior citizens and those with disabilities can apply now through June 30 for the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, widows and...