July 13, 2015 by Dan Kelly - 0 comments

Getting to Know Louis’ Hair Salon in Bristol Borough

One of the things that we love the most is finding those local, small business gems in and around the Levittown area that you may not already be familiar with. Recently, a local HVAC company uncovered a delightful mom-and-pop salon in Bristol Borough and they decided to tell the story on their blog. Continue reading →

August 28, 2013 by Mike Gospodarek - 0 comments

Levittown Spotlight on…….

This week’s spotlight is on Hannah, and her Hope For Hannah movement !

Hello Hannah, so tell us, what section do you live in ? in Farmbrook Levittown PA

Any brothers or sisters you want to mention ( do you get along lol) ? I have 2 older sisters, Faith 13 and Samantha 11., they love me!

Grandma and grandpa’s ? Yes 2 grandmama and 2 grand pops

What’s your favorite toy ? Sally the seahorse !!

Do you have any pets ? Yes, Scrappy a English bull dog.

What are your favorite outfits to wear ? I like anything yellow with my bows.

Tell us a little about your mom and dad ; My mom and dad are the best. They are engaged to be married. My moms name is Vicki Pizzullo and my dad name is Justin Ginion. They don’t get out much because I am sick and most of their time is taking care of me. They will do anything for me;) that makes them happy.

The doctor gave me 1 1/2 to 2 years life expectancy, my mom and dad know it will be longer;) they have a lot of hope. I eat from a feeding tube and I have to be suction often. Since I can’t swallow that good. I am on a lot of medications to help relieve the pain. I have really bad acid reflux. I am getting a surgery in September to help with my throwing up.

Thanks so much Hannah (and mom and dad). We as a community are praying for you everyday! Before we go today, Hannah wanted us to share some info on her condition to spread awareness. She also reminded us to tell everyone to make sure they get their Hope of Hannah / Levittown fundraiser shirt !! ( links posted on Levittown Comforts Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LevittownComfort )

Here if Hannah’s Facebook page, like it to stay in touch with her updates and ways to be involved and help… https://www.facebook.com/hopeforhannahbear

Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy, more commonly known as Krabbe (crab ā) Disease, is an inherited neurodegenerative lysosomal enzyme disorder affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems.

Children who inherit the disorder lack an important enzyme (GALC) that is needed for the production of normal myelin (white matter) in the central and peripheral nervous systems. Myelin is the protective covering of the nerve cells and acts like insulation surrounding an electric wire.

When the enzyme GALC is deficient, it produces toxic substances in the brain, causing myelin loss, change to brain cells, and neurological damage.

Krabbe Disease has four phenotypes: early infantile, later onset infantile, adolescent, and adult. Progression of the disorder is rapid and death occurs in early childhood in the infantile types.

One in 100,000 live births in the United States are afflicted with Krabbe Disease. Approximately 2 million people (or one out of 125) in the United States are carriers of the genetic deficiency that causes Krabbe Disease. Yet, awareness about this disease is very limited. Until recently the only treatment options were limited to symptom management and palliative care.

Now, a new and revolutionary treatment, Cord Blood Transplant is saving the lives of many sick, young children and babies. This new method of treatment is bringing new hope to those afflicted with a variety of diseases including Krabbe, other Leukodystrophies and Lysosomal Storage Disorders.

Krabbe Disease is Genetic

Krabbe disease is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. If both parents carry a disease-causing mutation in the GALC gene there is a 25 percent chance of having a Krabbe affected child with each conception, a 50 percent chance that each offspring will be a carrier and a 25 percent chance of having a child who does not carry a disease causing mutation.

This genetic disease is found in all ethnic groups.

The carrier rate in the general population is estimated to be 1 in 125. Krabbe Disease occurs in about 1 in 100,000 births in the United States.

Diagnosis can easily be made by testing the white cells from a blood sample for GALC activity.

August 20, 2013 by Steve Connerton - 0 comments

Levittown Fire Company 2013 Car Show and Family Fun Day

No plans this Sunday? Why not check out this fun filled event at the Levittown Fire Company. It’s not only a Car Show, local vendors will also participate in the event to help raise money for the Levittown Fire Company. Additionally, there will be live performances and activities. Be sure to join us and enjoy the following as scheduled:

10:30am-11:00am- Martial Arts Demonstration by Levittown Mixed Martial Arts
11:15am-11:45am- Live Performance by Fish Out of Water
12:00-2:00pm- Radio Disney with music, games and prizes
2:15pm-2:45pm- Dance performance by the Stepping Stone Dance Studio
3:15pm-4:00pm Live performance by Fish Out of Water
4:00pm- Trophies

Learn more about the event on Facebook here.

Here are the basic details of the event:

Levittown Fire Company
6 County Way Levittown, PA 19058
Get Directions

2013 Car show and Family Fun day
Sunday August 25th 10am-4pm

All proceeds from the show benefit the volunteer fire company to help purchase firefighting equipment.

Hope to see you there!

August 19, 2013 by Mike Gospodarek - 0 comments

Hope For Hannah T-shirt Fundraiser

Okay, here it is. The Levittown t-shirt inspired by the Sections challenge we held on Levittown Comfort. We met with the gang from the sponsor of that challenge, 41 Sections, and together we have decided that all proceeds from the shirt be donated to Hope for Hannah and her cause. First up , lets send a thank you to the sponsors of this shirt, which will assist in the production cost of the shirts, and allow all of us to raise more proceeds from the sale !! They are …….

41 Sections

MG Apparel Team

ECI. Real Comfort. Real Simple

Kiss Electric

Scappa’s Trattoria

The Five Four Bar

Keeping with 41 Sections apparel quality standards, these shirts will be made right here in the USA and be on sale for $16.

The shirt drive will kick off Wednesday morning with an announcement on Levittown Comfort. We do have a few more spots for sponsors left, if any business or group would like to chip in. Start spreading the word now to your L-Town family and friends, don’t miss out on this really cool shirt, and all for a great cause as well !

And just in case you haven’t heard of this story, check out the about section on their Facebook page here……

https://www.facebook.com/hopeforhannahbear

Stay tuned,

Levittown Comfort

August 19, 2013 by Mike Gospodarek - 0 comments

Letting your consumers experience your services

Inbound marketing, Content marketing, Online video marketing. This is the new way of branding and marketing. These video productions are a fun, comfortable way to let your potential customers experience whatever service you supply whether it be landscapers, roofers, mechanics, florists, hair stylists, you name it, these videos increase the consumers confidence by over 50% by getting to know you and your services at their leisure.

These video’s are being offered 295.00 for businesses that sign up for any of our marketing packages.

Yes, 295.00!! Don’t miss out on this special pricing. Contact Mike at Comfort Media group at 610 476 9214 or mikeg@comfortmediagroup.com if you would like more info.

August 16, 2013 by Lynne Musser - 0 comments

Empty Nesting (Instructions not included)

Our youngest child hasn’t even left home yet, but I am feeling the effects of the “Empty Nest” syndrome. I can’t speak for my husband, but for myself, I’m not sure I am looking forward to being in a childless home. We race through our busy lives, raising our children, and before you know it, the most important job you’ll ever have is over and your kids are off living their lives.

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August 8, 2013 by Mike Gospodarek - 0 comments

Levittown Spotlight On…….

Meet Shea Andress ! Shea was our 41 Sections trivia winner. Shea is sporting her winning t-shirt from Jim and the gang at fortyonesections.com

LC: Tell us a little bit about yourself

Shea: Ok, a bit about me…!!!!!

I grew up in Stonybrook, currently reside in Magnolia Hill

I am a teacher.. my passion in life. Would be a Pediatrician as my 2nd choice!

I am married to Jim Martell.. I have 2 sons, Noah 13 & Charlie 3 & 2 stepson Jake 13, Joseph 11

I attended St. Michael the Archangel for grade school.. Conwell-Egan Catholic for HS… Holy Family University for college

We are VERY active and involved with our boys sports.. TONS of baseball with the older boys and Soccer for Charlie

My favorite place on earth is Disney World… I love being with my family! I love to go to the beach, read, shop, LOVE the outdoors, amusement parks, art & crafts.. LOVE to dance.. I am a sucker for old architecture(old school building, historic homes) could spend hours touring and taking it all in.

As my children grow older, I plan to travel.. spend A LOT more time in the South. Also, Italy, Hawaii, Greece are a few on my bucket list

.favorite shows are Parenthood & NCIS..

LC: Tell us some of your favorite things about growing up in Levittown…

Shea; Favorite thing about growing up in Levittown was the street where I grew up… we had so many kids/friends on our block & in the immediate sections that we always had something to do.. a few favorites. Swimming in the Brook Pool, man hunt, riding our bikes, going to the shopping center, walking to the old Levittown Eastern for Big League Chew bubble gum.. it was simple, but I wouldn’t change a thing, but always fun!!! My mom was great.. she always let the neighborhood hang out at our house.. we would play basketball on the driveway, listen to music as we got older. And when those street lights came on.. that was it.. we scattered until the next day!!!!! We had great neighbors. Most had been there as long as the house had been. I always felt safe.. I knew someone would be there if I needed help. I didn’t even own a house key until I moved into my own house b/c we never locked the door.. we didn’t have to!!

LC; Thanks Shea, lastly, tell us what you like about our Levittown Comfort page…

Shea; I like following the Levittown Comfort page b/c I keeps me up to date with all the happenings in the area. I like to see the events that get posted and local news.. Also, the contests and pictures keep our scary world, light! Keeps it simple.. like it used to be.. we need more of that!!

Thanks so much for sharing Shea !!

Levittown, if you have someone who you would like us to put the Spotlight On, contact Lynne at lynne@levittowncomfort.com

July 23, 2013 by Mike Gospodarek - 0 comments

Levittown Spotlight On……….

Meet Krista Looney. Krista lives in Levittown and was raised in the North Park section and graduated from Pennsbury High School in 2007. She is happily married mom who loves spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite things to do are fishing, snow boarding, waterskiing and tubing. She also likes a nice day on the golf course or watching her husband play softball, and her son play tee ball and looking forward to her sons first season of football. Krista says she is all about family and friends, and living every day like its the last.

Krista is the administrative assistant at Kiss Electric, but her responsibilities run much deeper than that. She has become Joe Kiss’ right hand man (woman) . Organization is her specialty ! Along with her job title she also handles accounts receivable/payable, safety training, banking, customer service,and marketing ! She pretty much makes things happen at Kiss Electric.

Krista can be reached at Kiss Electric @ 215-547-0603. Here’s a link to their website http://kisselectric.net/

She would be glad to help you with any of your electrical / energy questions or needs

July 18, 2013 by Steve Connerton - 0 comments

Texting & Driving, really??

I know we are living in a world of technology. I get it! What I don’t get is how can people still drive and text after all of the horrible accidents and innocent lives that have been lost by this ridiculous practice. I must admit, I have glanced at a text that I received while at a red light. It’s never something that is so urgent, that it cannot wait until you arrive at your destination. I had an overwhelming feeling of guilt and have since made a promise to myself that I will not even look at a text until I am safely off of the road.