Press Releases
Comitta Announces Investments in Water and Wastewater System Upgrades
WEST CHESTER, PA (December 19, 2023) – Seven municipalities in Chester County will receive significant funding to upgrade their water, stormwater, and sewer systems, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The funds, approved today by the Commonwealth Finance Authority,...
New Railroad Improvements Coming to Support Coatesville Steel Plant
COATESVILLE, PA (December 18, 2023) – A rail yard in Coatesville that helps support Chester County’s steel industry will receive state funding to rehabilitate tracks and a rail scale, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Dan Williams announced today....
Comitta Announces State Funding for Three Local Museums
West Chester, Pa (December 15, 2023) – Three Chester County museums will receive a boost in funding thanks to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s Cultural and Historical Support Grant Program. “Our local museums are more than just a home for...
Comitta: Billions in Unclaimed Property Still Waiting to be Claimed this Holiday Season
West Chester, Pa (December 12, 2023) –State Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding Chester County residents they may be owed early holiday presents in the form of unclaimed property. Unclaimed properties include dormant bank and retirement accounts, jewelry, military...
Comitta: Deadline Approaching to Apply for Property Tax & Rent Rebate
West Chester, Pa (December 12, 2023) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta reminded seniors and people with disabilities that the deadline to apply for the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is December 31st, 2023. “The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program...
Comitta Secures Funding for Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center
Oxford, Pa (December 11, 2023) – Investments in the Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center (NSC) are helping support its mission to combat food and basic needs insecurity in Southern Chester County, Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. Comitta secured $50,000 in...
Comitta Invites High School Juniors to Apply for Student Advisory Council
West Chester, Pa (December 11, 2023) – High school juniors interested in civics, public policy, and community service are invited to apply for state Senator Carolyn Comitta’s Student Advisory Council. “Whenever I interact with young people and students from...
Policy Hearing Focuses on Minimizing Risk and Harm in Development of PA’s Hydrogen Infrastructure
EAST VINCENT, December 5, 2023 – State Senator Katie Muth, chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined Senator Carolyn Comitta, Democratic Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, to co-host a public hearing yesterday...
New Funding Awarded to Reduce Sediment Pollution in Chester County Waterways
West Chester, Pa (December 5, 2023) – New state investments are on tap to improve water quality and reduce sediment in Chester County waterways, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The Chester County Conservation District will receive more than $1.4...
Gov. Shapiro Hosts Ceremonial Bill Signing of HB 1461 at Lincoln University, Celebrates Funding Increase for Nation’s First Degree-Granting HBCU
Lincoln University, Pa – Governor Josh Shapiro joined Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid Mumin, Rep. Jordan Harris, Sen. Vincent Hughes, Sen. Carolyn Comitta, Lincoln University President Brenda Allen and Lincoln University...
Great Valley Community Organization Cuts Ribbon on Brand New $6.5 Million GVCO Community Center
Malvern, Pennsylvania – The Great Valley Community Organization (GVCO), city and state officials, and Malvern-area donors and residents celebrated the ribbon cutting of the GVCO Community Center last night. The new 16,000-square-foot complex will provide inclusive...
Great Valley Community Organization, State and Local Officials, and Community Members Cut Ribbon on Brand New $6.5 Million GVCO Community Center in Chester County
MALVERN, PA – The Great Valley Community Organization (GVCO), city and state officials, and Malvern-area donors and residents celebrated the ribbon cutting of the GVCO Community Center today. The new 16,000 square foot complex will provide inclusive programming for...
Comitta: New Law Will Help Better Track Maternal Health Data
Harrisburg, Pa (November 29, 2023) – A new law will help improve access to timely data on maternal health and maternal mortality in Pennsylvania in an effort to lead to better outcomes, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. Earlier this year, the legislature...
LCH Holds Ribbon Cutting at Pia Center for Behavioral Health
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania – November 18, 2023 – LCH Health and Community Services (LCH) celebrated the opening of Pia Center for Behavioral Health with a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 18th at 10:00AM. The Pia Center is located at LCH West Grove at 105...
Comitta Warns Residents of the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
Harrisburg, Pa (November 21, 2023) – With November being Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, state Senator Carolyn Comitta recently joined the Carly Imbierowicz Foundation to warn residents and families of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. “As we approach winter...
Comitta, Students Celebrate Passage of Funding for Lincoln University
Harrisburg, Pa (November 15, 2023) - State Senator Carolyn Comitta applauded the passage of legislation allocating long overdue state funding to Lincoln University and the three other Pennsylvania state-related universities. House Bill 1461, the State-Related...
Comitta: Support Toys for Tots Now Through Dec. 6
West Chester, Pa (November 15, 2023) - To help ensure that every child in our community will have gift to open this holiday season, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is supporting the collection of new, unwrapped toys at her district office for the Toys for Tots...
Pa. is Losing Out in the National Renewable Energy Race. It Doesn’t Need to Be That Way.
NOTE: This column, "Pa. is losing out in the national renewable energy race," was originally published in the Delaware County Daily Times on November 9, 2023. With the sun slipping over the horizon a little earlier every afternoon, and the heating season upon...
Comitta: Home Heating Assistance Now Available Through LIHEAP
West Chester, Pa (November 14, 2023) - With winter approaching and temperatures getting colder, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding Chester County residents to take advantage of programs that assist with home heating costs. “As the sun sets earlier and...
Comitta Inducted into Downingtown Area High Schools Alumni Hall of Fame
Downingtown, Pa (November 13, 2023) - In recognition of her service to the community, state Senator Carolyn Comitta was recently inducted into the Downingtown Area High Schools Alumni Association Hall of Fame. Comitta, a 1970 graduate of Downingtown High School,...
Comitta to Hold SEPTA Senior Card Application Event in Coatesville
West Chester, Pa. (October 25, 2023) - To help local seniors access free and discounted rides on SEPTA, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is holding a Senior Key Card signup event on Wednesday, November 1 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Coatesville Public Library. ...
Comitta: Two West Fallowfield Farms Protected Under Ag Conservation Program
West Chester, Pa. (October 20, 2023) – Two farms in West Fallowfield, totaling more than 150 acres, will be permanently preserved through the Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Program, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. The farms, approved by the State...
Comitta: Grant Funding Now Available for Veterans’ Services
West Chester, PA (October 19, 2023) – Chester County veterans service organizations can now apply for state grant funding through the Pennsylvania Veterans’ Trust Fund Grant Program. The program administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans...
Comitta to Hold Free Shredding Event in Oxford Saturday, October 21
West Chester, PA (October 4, 2023) – To help residents securely dispose of sensitive documents and personal information, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is hosting a free community shredding event on Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Oxford Area...
Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop to be Held in Coatesville
West Chester, Pa. (October 13, 2023) – To help build a clearer understanding of the root causes of poverty and develop community-based solutions to build economic opportunity, a “Bridges Out of Poverty” workshop will be held at Coatesville City Hall, on Thursday,...
We’re Making Progress in Addressing Maternal Mortality
NOTE: This article by State Senator Carolyn Comitta, "We're Making Progress in Addressing Maternal Mortality: But There's Still Much More Work to Do," was featured in the Chester County Medicine (Summer 2023), published by the Chester County Medical Society. You...
PennEnvironment: Pennsylvania Lagging in Renewable Energy Race
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania ranks a lowly 50th in the nation for percent growth in total solar, wind and geothermal generation since 2013, according to a new study released today by the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center. Out of the nation’s...
Deadline Extended for Nonprofit Security Grant Program
NOTE: Deadline Extended until October 30, 2023. West Chester, Pa. (August 29, 2023) – Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations serving diverse communities can now apply for up to $150,000 in state grant funding for important support safety and security upgrades, state...
Comitta Announces State Funding for Watershed, Outdoor Rec Projects
West Chester, PA (October 5, 2023) – Seven projects to protect and restore local watersheds and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation through new park and trail upgrades were awarded more than $1.5 million in total state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta...
Comitta to Hold Free Shredding Event in Oxford Saturday, October 21
West Chester, PA (October 4, 2023) – To help residents securely dispose of sensitive documents and personal information, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is hosting a free community shredding event on Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Oxford Area...