Press Releases
Comitta to Hold Free SEPTA Senior Card Event in Exton
West Chester, Pa (January 6, 2026) – Senior citizens can apply for or renew their free SEPTA Senior Key Cards at Senator Carolyn Comitta’s signup event at the Chester County Library & District Center in Exton on Wednesday, January 28, from 10 a.m. to noon. “Many...
Senate Mental Health Caucus: Mental Health Matters – January 2026
This month, we’re highlighting the importance of spending time outdoors in supporting mental health and wellness. Have you ever felt like fresh air and exercise put you in a better mood? You’re not alone. Multiple studies show that spending time outdoors is associated...
West Whiteland Awarded Funding for Traffic Signal Upgrades
West Chester, Pa (January 6, 2026) – West Whiteland Township will upgrade traffic lights at multiple intersections near the Main Street at Exton Shopping Center, thanks to state funding that was recently approved, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The township was...
Comitta, Lawrence Announce Investment in Oxford Area Historical Association
West Chester, Pa (December 29, 2025) – The Oxford Area Historical Association (OAHA) got a big boost in its effort to purchase the historic building that it calls home, thanks to state funding secured by State Senator Carolyn Comitta and State Rep. John Lawrence....
Comitta Announces Infrastructure Investments in West Goshen & West Bradford
West Chester, Pa (December 30, 2025) – West Goshen and West Bradford Townships were recently awarded state funding for infrastructure projects to improve stormwater management, build new culverts, install new trails, and make pedestrian-friendly improvements, state...
Comitta, Lawrence Announce Investment in Londonderry Roads Dept.
West Chester, Pa (December 22, 2025) – Londonderry Township was recently awarded state funding to construct a new salt shed for its road department, an investment that will help improve operations, save taxpayer dollars, and protect the environment. State Senator...
Comitta Announces Investments in Local Parks, Streams and Stormwater Management
West Chester, Pa (December 18, 2025) – Four projects to improve parks, restore a local stream, repair an embankment, and upgrade stormwater sewers were awarded $225,000 in total state funding today, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. “Investments in parks, outdoor...
Comitta Announces State Investments in Community and Municipal Services
West Chester, Pa (December 18, 2025) – Fifteen municipalities and three organizations in Chester County were awarded state grant funding for projects to address flooding, strengthen infrastructure, support emergency services, upgrade public works, improve parks,...
Comitta Announces State Investments in Local Historical and Cultural Organizations
West Chester, Pa (December 17, 2025) – Five Chester County historic organizations have been awarded more than $100,000 in total state funding through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The investments,...
Comitta: South Coatesville Secures Funding for Full-Time Borough Manager
West Chester, Pa (December 8, 2025) – As part of a multi-year program to strengthen its fiscal position and address priority needs, the Borough of South Coatesville received state grant funding to support the creation of a full-time municipal manager position, state...
Comitta Secures Funding for Job Coaching and Career Mentoring Program
West Chester, Pa (December 3, 2025) – Main Line Mentoring, a Tredyffrin-based nonprofit organization offering educational and tutoring programs for school-age children, is expanding its programs to help more young people prepare for future careers, thanks to funding...
Comitta: Support Toys for Tots Now Until December 10
West Chester, Pa (December 1, 2025) – This holiday season, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is again supporting the collection of new, unwrapped toys at her district office for the Toys for Tots program. Donations will be accepted at the donation box in the atrium...
Comitta: Affordable Housing Tax Credits Approved for The Hickman
West Chester, Pa (November 25, 2025) – The Hickman, a nonprofit senior living community in West Chester Borough, plans to renovate one of its buildings into affordable housing for senior citizens with support from tax credits recently approved by the Pennsylvania...
Comitta Reminds Residents of the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
West Chester, Pa (November 21, 2025) – As winter approaches, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding residents of the dangers of carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, deadly gas that sends more than 100,000 Americans to the emergency room each year. “With the...
Comitta, Saval Join PennEnvironment for Rooftop Solar Tour at NE Philly Warehouse
Philadelphia, Pa – State Senators Nikil Saval and Carolyn Comitta, State Rep. Dougherty, and Solar States joined PennEnvironment for a rooftop solar tour at Greenfield Manufacturing, a warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia with an extensive rooftop solar...
Comitta Invites High School Juniors to Apply for 2026 Student Advisory Council
West Chester, Pa (November 13, 2025) – To support the next generation of public servants and learn more about the issues that matter most to them, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is welcoming high school students who live in her district to apply for the 2026...
Comitta Votes to Pass State Budget, Ending Months-Long Impasse
Harrisburg, Pa (November 12, 2025) -- State Senator Carolyn Comitta released the following statement after voting for a budget agreement and related code bills that ended the state budget impasse: “I am thankful that we were finally able to reach a compromise and pass...
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...
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...