Press Releases
Comitta: New Funding for Chester County Road Infrastructure Projects
WEST CHESTER, PA (February 24, 2025) - New state funding is coming to improve Chester County roadways, enhance stormwater infrastructure, and create safer pedestrian walkways, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. “To help our residents get where they need...
Growing Pennsylvania’s Economy: Shapiro Administration Visits Coatesville to Highlight the Importance of Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Innovation Economy
Coatesville, Pennsylvania (February 21, 2025) -- This week, State Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Dan Williams were joined by Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger and local leaders to tour businesses and...
Comitta, Williams Help Modena Fire Company Get New Tanker
West Chester, Pa (February 19, 2025) – A new tanker truck recently rolled into Modena Fire Company Station 37, thanks to state funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Dan Williams. Comitta and Williams secured more than $520,000 in state...
Comitta Holding March 21 Blood Drive at Oscar Lasko YMCA
West Chester, Pa (February 18, 2025) – To help ensure community blood banks have access to the supply they need, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is partnering with the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive on Friday, March 21 in West Chester. The blood drive...
Comitta Supports Gov. Shapiro’s Lawsuit to Unfreeze $1.2 Billion in Federal Funding for PA Families
West Chester (February 13, 2025) -- State Senator Carolyn Comitta today issued the following statement in support of Governor Shapiro's announcement that he's filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional freeze of federal funding: "Many of...
Comitta Secures Funding for Upgrades at Safe Harbor of Chester County
West Chester, PA (February 11, 2025) – Safe Harbor of Chester County will soon renovate its bathroom and shower facilities, thanks to state funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta. The $50,000 grant, which comes through the Pennsylvania Department of...
Comitta, Kane Secure Funding for Family Promise of Southern Chester County
West Chester, Pa (February 10, 2025) – A nonprofit organization working to alleviate homelessness was awarded state funding to help families achieve sustainable housing and stability thanks to the work of state Senators Carolyn Comitta and John Kane. Family Promise of...
Comitta to Hold Free Symposium for Arts, Culture, and History-Oriented Nonprofits
West Chester, Pa (February 7, 2025) – To help navigate the ever-changing landscape for arts, culture, and historical organizations in Chester County, State Senator Carolyn Comitta is hosting a Nonprofit Symposium on Wednesday, March 12 at the Chester County History...
Comitta: Gov’s Budget Plan Offers Stability & Opportunity for Pa
Harrisburg, Pa (February 4, 2025) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta released the following statement in support of Governor Josh Shapiro's 2025-26 budget proposal: "The Governor’s plan is a strong start to the 2025-26 budget process with important investments to improve...
Comitta Secures Funding to Protect Firefighters at Roadside Emergencies
West Chester, Pa (February 4, 2025) – Firefighters and emergency first responders in the West Chester area will soon have access to additional equipment to keep them safe when responding to roadside emergencies. State Senator Carolyn Comitta secured $100,000 in state...
Comitta: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Now Open to Eligible Seniors and People with Disabilities
West Chester, Pa (January 31, 2025) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta reminds eligible seniors and adults with disabilities that they can receive up to $1000 back on property taxes or rent paid last year by applying for the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program....
Four Senate Democratic Lawmakers Unveil Legislative Package to Improve Foster Care and Child Protection Systems
Harrisburg, PA – January 29, 2025 − Members of the Democratic Caucus have introduced a package of bills designed to tackle systemic issues within Pennsylvania’s foster care and child protection systems. The proposed legislation prioritizes the well-being of children,...
Comitta Announces Funding for Oxford Stormwater Management Upgrades
Harrisburg, Pa (January 28, 2025) – The Borough of Oxford was awarded state funding to develop rain garden bump-outs to better manage stormwater runoff, calm traffic, and beautify a roadway that is due for repaving, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The funding,...
Comitta, Pielli Announce Funding for Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements in West Chester
Harrisburg, Pa (January 28, 2025) – West Chester Borough was awarded state funding to upgrade its aging stormwater infrastructure, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Representative Chris Pielli announced. The funding, approved today by the Commonwealth Financing...
Comitta Secures Funding to Repair Storm-Damaged Road in South Coatesville
South Coatesville, Pa (January 24, 2025) – An important thoroughfare used by residents and emergency first responders in South Coatesville and the surrounding area will be repaired and reopened to traffic thanks to state funding secured by state Senator Carolyn...
Comitta Announces Investments to Support Food and Housing Security, Community Revitalization
West Chester, Pa (January 14, 2025) –Three organizations in Chester County will receive nearly $265,000 in funding to improve food security, reduce and prevent homelessness, and revitalize communities, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announce. The investment was awarded...
Comitta Secures Funding for Unite for HER
West Chester, Pa (January 13, 2025) – Unite for HER, a nonprofit organization that supports individuals battling breast and ovarian cancer, recently expanded their headquarters in Malvern thanks, in part, to state grant funding secured by state Senator Carolyn...
Comitta Sworn In to Second Term as State Senator
Harrisburg, Pa (January 7, 2025) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta was sworn in today to her second term representing Pennsylvania’s 19th Senatorial District. “I am grateful to again earn the trust of the voters,” she said. “Over the past four years, I’ve worked to...
Comitta Announces Funding to Improve Rail Freight Infrastructure
West Chester, Pa (January 3, 2025) – A short-line railroad operating in Chester County was awarded state funding to rehabilitate eight bridges and improve rail freight mobility, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The East Penn Railroad, which operates 114 miles of...
Comitta Announces Expanded Satellite Office Hour Schedule
West Chester, Pa (December 26, 2024) - To help bring the services of her district office throughout Chester County, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is expanding her outreach office schedule with new locations in Malvern and Oxford. “Whether in person, over the phone, or...
Comitta: WCU Awarded Funding to Prevent Sexual Assault on Campus
West Chester, Pa (December 16, 2024) – West Chester University was awarded nearly $50,000 in state funding to support ongoing efforts to prevent and combat sexual assault on campus, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The funding comes through It’s On...
Chester County Lawmakers Laud Grant Funding to Clean Up Rivers and Streams in Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Harrisburg, Dec. 12 -- Members of the Chester County state legislative delegation are pleased to report a state and federal investment in keeping the Chesapeake Bay Watershed clean from its tributaries in Chester County. The Chester County Conservation District...
Comitta Announces Funding for Communities that Care of Downingtown
West Chester, Pa (December 11, 2024) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta secured $25,000 in state funding to support Communities that Care of Greater Downingtown (CTC), a nonprofit organization that fosters positive mental health and youth development. The funds, awarded...
Comitta, Kane Secure Funding for LCH Community Pharmacy
West Chester, Pa (December 4, 2024) – Plans for LCH Health and Community Services to open a pharmacy got a major boost this week thanks to state funding secured by state Senators Carolyn Comitta and John Kane. The grant funding, awarded through the Pennsylvania...
Comitta: State Historical Marker Program Reopens
West Chester, Pa (December 3, 2024) – Chester County residents and organizations interested in sharing and promoting our region’s historical sites and structures can apply now for a historical marker through the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC),...
Comitta: Support Toys for Tots Now Through Dec. 11
West Chester, Pa (November 13, 2024) – As the holiday season quickly approaches, the office of state Senator Carolyn Comitta is collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. “Toys for Tots helps ensure thousands...
Comitta, Shusterman, Treasurer Garrity Return More Than $31,000 in Unclaimed Property to Willistown Township
Malvern, PA —State Senator Carolyn Comitta, state Rep. Melissa Shusterman, and Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity recently announced that more than $31,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Willistown Township. “We are thrilled to see these funds returned...
Comitta, Pielli Announce Laptops for Safe Harbor of Chester County
West Chester, Pa (November 22, 2024) – Safe Harbor of Chester County will receive 20 laptops to support financial and computer literacy training programs for people recovering from homelessness, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and state Rep. Chris Pielli announced...
Comitta: WCU Awarded State Funding to Address Student Hunger on Campus
West Chester, Pa (November 21, 2024) – West Chester University was awarded $60,000 in state funding to address student hunger on campus, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. The funding comes through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Hunger-Free Campus...
Comitta Announces State Funding for Parks, Trails, Watershed and Open Space Projects
West Chester, Pa (November 18, 2024) – Six projects that aim to protect watersheds, preserve natural spaces, and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation with new and trail upgrades were awarded state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. “These...