Press Releases
Backpack donations now being accepted for Crime Victims Center’s Back-to-School Drive
WEST CHESTER, PA (August 1, 2023) – To help students get ready to go back to school, the office of state Senator Carolyn Comitta is collecting new backpacks to donate to children and families served by The Crime Victims Center of Chester County, Inc. (CVC). ...
Cooling Assistance Now Available for LIHEAP Recipients
West Chester (July 25, 2023) – With extremely high temperatures impacting communities across Chester County and Pennsylvania, assistance is now available for the installation, repair, or replacement of air conditioning units for lower-income households thanks to the...
Comitta: Property Tax and Rent Rebates Now Being Distributed to Applicants
WEST CHESTER, PA (July 18th, 2023) - Rebates are starting to be distributed to the homeowners and renters that applied for the 2022 Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50...
Ruggeri Named to State Board of Funeral Directors
West Chester (July 13, 2023) – Eric D. Ruggeri of East Bradford was appointed to the Pennsylvania Board of Funeral Directors, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said this week. Ruggeri, who has been involved in public safety in the West Chester area for the last 40 years,...
Comitta: Water Utility Assistance Application Now Open
West Chester (July 12, 2023) – Residents at risk of losing water or wastewater service can now apply for water bill utility assistance. The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a temporary program offering grants to lower-income...
Comitta, Shusterman Introduce Legislation to Empower Student Journalists
HARRISBURG (June 23, 2023) – Legislation calling for stronger protections for student journalists was supported by students from Conestoga High School and others at a press conference in Pennsylvania State Capitol this week. The legislation, Senate Bill 622 introduced...
Comitta, Pielli Announce Funding to Restore Strode’s Barn
HARRISBURG (June 19, 2023) – A historic barn located on land that served as a backdrop to the Battle of the Brandywine will be restored thanks to $100,000 in state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. East Bradford Township was awarded funding for...
Comitta Announces $2.7 million for Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention
WEST CHESTER, PA (June 9th, 2023) - Chester County organizations working to promote affordable housing and address housing insecurity within the community have been awarded over $2.7 million in grant funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. “A thriving...
High School Students Present Legislative Ideas to Sen. Comitta
WEST CHESTER (June 6, 2023) – As part of a new initiative launched by state Senator Carolyn Comitta, three Chester County high school students recently had the chance to present their perspectives on issues facing Pennsylvania communities and proposed legislative...
Comitta Recognizes “Correct Posture Month” in Pa.
WEST CHESTER (June 1, 2023) – To highlight the importance of good posture for our health and well-being, state Senator Carolyn Comitta has introduced a resolution designating “Correct Posture Month” in Pennsylvania. “Posture impacts a lot more than our backs. While...
Comitta Honored by Chester County EMS Council
WEST CHESTER (May 30, 2023) – In recognition of her work on behalf of the emergency services community, state Senator Carolyn Comitta was recently honored by the Chester County EMS Council with the organization’s Robert Thompson Memorial Award. Comitta was presented...
Comitta Announces Funds to Upgrade Oxford Senior Center
West Chester (May 24, 2023) – The Oxford Area Senior Center will receive more than $14,000 in state funding for capital improvements and renovations, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. The funds come as part of $2 million in total funding awarded 48 senior...
Senators Comitta and Cappelletti to Host Senior Citizen Prom
WAYNE, PA (May 23, 2023) - Local senior citizens are invited to enjoy a fun afternoon of dancing and community bonding at a disco-themed Senior (Citizen) Prom hosted by state Senators Carolyn Comitta and Amanda M. Cappelletti . The event, on Thursday, June 1st from 3...
State Lawmakers Announce Animal Protection Legislation
West Chester, PA (May 18, 2023) – Legislation inspired by the rescue of nearly 4,000 beagles from a breeding facility in Virginia was announced by state lawmakers, animal advocates, and rescue organizations at a special press conference at the Brandywine Valley SPCA...
Legislators Call for Reforms to Hospital Closure Process
Harrisburg, PA (May 4, 2023) – In response to recent hospital closures in areas across Pennsylvania, state Senator Carolyn Comitta, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, and state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara are working to reform the process to better position impacted communities...
Autism Acceptance Advocates Josh and Zach Stehle Visit the Pa Senate
Harrisburg, PA (April 27, 2023) – Josh and Zach Stehle, two autism acceptance advocates from Downingtown, were recently invited to the Pennsylvania state capitol as guests of state Senator Carolyn Comitta. The brothers joined Comitta to celebrate April as Autism...
Comitta Secures Funding to Expand Coatesville Youth Initiative’s Computer Lab
WEST CHESTER (April 25, 2022) – Students and young people at the Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) have access to new laptops and technology thanks to the work of state Senator Carolyn Comitta. Comitta secured $25,000 in state funding for the nonprofit community...
West Chester Green Team and West Chester Business Improvement District Honored with Statewide Beautification Award
WEST CHESTER (April 25, 2022) –The West Chester Green Team and the West Chester Business Improvement District were recently presented with the Community Pride Award from Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful by state Senator Carolyn Comitta. The two community...
Comitta to Hold Free Shredding Event in Malvern on April 29
WEST CHESTER (April 17, 2022) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta will host a free community shredding event on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Malvern Fire Company. Residents and families concerned about properly disposing of personal information...
Comitta’s Office to Hold Open House During May 5th Spring Gallery Walk
West Chester, Pa (April 17, 2023) – Residents and community members are invited to stop by state Senator Carolyn Comitta’s West Chester District office for an Open House during the Spring Gallery Art Walk on Friday, May 5 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The free event, located...
Comitta Announces Funding for West Chester Railroad Track Improvements
West Chester, Pa (April 14, 2023) – The West Chester Railroad Heritage Association was awarded $125,000 in total state funding to support track repairs and infrastructure improvements, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. The association, a 100 percent volunteer...
Comitta Issues Statement on Potential Sale of Willistown Sewer System
West Chester, PA (April 10, 2023) -- State Senator Carolyn Comitta issued the following statement in advance of the upcoming Willistown Township Board of Supervisors meeting on the potential sale of the Willistown Public Sewer System (WPSS): "On Friday, the Willistown...
Comitta Partners with YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) to Celebrate Sustainability in Chester County at Free Earth Day Festival
(West Chester, PA) – As an organization focused on Healthy Living and Social Responsibility, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) welcomes the community to a free Earth Day Festival on April 22 at 10AM. The festival will be held on the 54-acre campus of the Upper...
St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Oxford Awarded Funding for Security Upgrades
West Chester, PA (April 10, 2023) – St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Oxford will be able to make important safety and security upgrades thanks to $150,000 in state grant funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. “Members of all faith...
Comitta, Kane Announce Funding for Bournelyf Special Camp
West Chester, Pa (April 5, 2023) – The Bournelyf Special Camp, which provides outdoor recreational opportunities to people with disabilities, was awarded $70,000 in state funding for a new nurses’ station thanks to the work of state Senators Carolyn Comitta and John...
Chester County Rabbi Serves as Pa. Senate Chaplain
West Chester, Pa (April 3, 2023) – Rabbi Yossi Kaplan of Chabad Lubavitch of Chester County recently served as a guest chaplain of the Pennsylvania Senate at the invitation of state Senator Carolyn Comitta. Rabbi Kaplan offered a Senate prayer in acknowledging the...
Comitta Honored by Architects Association
West Chester, Pa (March 29, 2023) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta was recently honored by the Pennsylvania chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Pennsylvania) for her work in championing safe, healthy, and sustainable communities. Comitta, who serves as...
Comitta: Free Presentation on Protecting Kids Online Set for March 30
West Chester, Pa (March 24, 2023) – Parents and guardians who are interested in learning how to better protect their children online can attend a free virtual summit on Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Chester County Safe Schools Summit:...
State Lawmakers Secure Funding for Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Feasibility Study
Reading, PA — March 17, 2023 — Today, a group of Democratic state lawmakers announced $250,000 in Local Share Account grant funding to study the restoration of passenger rail between Reading and Philadelphia. In April of 2022, County Commissioners representing Berks,...
Comitta Announces Funding for Transportation Projects in Oxford, East Fallowfield, and Easttown
West Chester, PA (March 16, 2023) – Three transportation projects in the Borough of Oxford, East Fallowfield Township, and Easttown Township will receive $500,000 in total state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. “Safe roadways and accessible...