Press Releases

West Chester, PA (October 3, 2023) – The Oxford Neighborhood Services Center (NSC) will receive $50,000 in state funding to support their food pantry, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced. “While this investment will provide continued support to its food pantry,...

HARRISBURG (September 29, 2023) – October 1 - 7, 2023, is Climate Week in Pennsylvania, and the bicameral Pennsylvania Legislative Climate Caucus today announced a schedule of events taking place during the week, as well as information about resources and legislation...

West Chester, PA (September 26, 2023) – Important programs and organizations that support victims of crime, domestic violence, child abuse, and elder abuse in Chester County will receive nearly $4 million in federal grant funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said....

West Chester, PA (September 26, 2023) – In recognition of her work and advocacy towards a more peaceful community, state Senator Carolyn Comitta was awarded the 2023 Anne Moore Peace Award by the Chester County Peace Movement.  “From economic opportunity to...

West Chester, PA (September 25, 2023) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently partnered with the Chester County Library System to hold a Library Card Sign-Up Fest, an afternoon of free, family-friendly activities to promote literacy and showcase all of the...

West Chester, PA (September 20, 2023) – Riders on the West Chester Railroad will pass over a new and improved single-track railroad grade crossing at East Nields Street thanks to funding secured by state Senator Carolyn Comitta. The West Chester Railroad Heritage...

West Chester, PA (September 19, 2023) – Chester County mushroom farmers will have access to educational programming through the American Mushroom Institute (AMI) thanks to federal grant funding, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan and State Senator Carolyn Comitta announced...

West Chester, PA (September 14, 2023) -- To help improve Chester County’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure, eight new charging ports will be installed at six Chester County Government facilities thanks to new state grant funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta...

West Chester, Pa (August 31, 2023) - As many local students head back to school this week, state Senator Carolyn Comitta met with leaders and educators from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) to thank them for their commitment to the community. A former teacher and...

West Chester, Pa. (August 25, 2023) – West Bradford Township will receive more than $975,000 in state funding to replace the intersection at Marshallton-Thorndale Road and Poorhouse Road with a roundabout. Funding for the project comes through the Multimodal...

West Chester, Pa. (August 25, 2023) – To help better meet the needs of Chester County residents, this fall, State Senator Carolyn Comitta and her team will be expanding their constituent services outreach schedule.  “As we approach fall, more constituents are...

West Chester, Pa (August 23, 2023) – With the back-to-school season upon us, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding residents and drivers to be alert in school zones, pay extra attention to pedestrians, and follow Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law. “With...

West Chester, Pa (August 21, 2023) – In an effort to create a more efficient and upgraded infrastructure system within our community, Willistown Township was recently awarded state funding for the expansion of a fiber optic communication system along Lancaster Avenue,...

West Chester, Pa (August 18, 2023) – Five elementary schools in the Coatesville Area School District will receive federal funding to provide students with fresh fruit and vegetable snacks during the school day, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and U.S. Rep. Chrissy...

Harrisburg (August 16, 2023) – The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) was recently awarded $352,000 in federal funding to help expectant and parenting students stay in school, graduate, secure employment, and become successful parents and adults. The funding was...

WEST CHESTER, PA (August 8, 2023) - To prevent any lapses in an individual’s medical coverage and protect our community’s health, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) recipients to check their coverage...

WEST CHESTER, PA (August 2, 2023) – Following an announcement that the Pennsylvania Treasury's Bureau of Unclaimed Property returned a record-breaking $273.7 million in assets to their rightful owners last year, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding residents to...

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...

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,...

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...