Maple Glen News

Earlier this year, 32 members of Congregation Beth Or in Maple Glen left on a weeklong trip to Cuba to assist the Jewish communities there.

Wendy and Jason Goldman of Maple Glen announce the birth of their daughter, Ayla Brielle, on April 11.

Township council announced some extra "venti" news at Monday's meeting: Starbucks Coffee Co.

An 18-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested by police on charges of aggravated assault, terroristic threats and weapons offenses after he allegedly attacked two victims at approximately 1 a.m. on the 900 block ...

You know them. They are the high school graduates who excel in academics, are always involved in extracurricular activities and manage to spend a lot of time devoting themselves to their communities.

Amy and Dr. Daniel Rosenberg of Maple Glen announce the birth of their daughter, Hannah Joy , on Feb.

Join Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and Federation Board Chair Leonard Barrack on Sunday, May 18, for a parade down 16th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. via Jewish Exponent

Samantha and Eric Drossner of Blue Bell, along with big sister Haley Cate, announce the birth of their son and brother, Ryan Evan, on June 26. via Jewish Exponent

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has been invited to serve as parade marshal with Federation board chair Leonard Barrack. via Jewish Exponent

Jennifer Weiner If you're reading this and saying to yourself, "Gee, maybe I should start thinking about filing that income-tax return," stop reading and call your local CPA immediately. via Jewish Exponent

Ellen and Michael Kabo of Maple Glen, and Ina and Arnold Palatnek of Woodcliff Lake, N.J., announce the engagement of their children, Jaime Beth Kabo and Todd William Palatnek. via Jewish Exponent

A new Starbucks is coming to Horsham at the corner of Horsham and Privet roads. The coffee giant won planning commission approval for its proposed store at a meeting Tuesday night. via Intelligencer News

Amy of Bensalem and Ben Relles of Maple Glen announce the birth of their twins, Ethan Lev and Emma Jane , on Dec. via Jewish Exponent

“Ross began to experience acts of retaliation, including unfavorable changes in his work conditions and assignments, from the managers he accused of race discrimination.”

The Vanguard Group Inc. has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, EEOC said Friday. via Philadelphia Business Journal

Sarah and Jeff Vogel announce the birth of their daughter, Ruby Belle Vogel, on Sept. via Jewish Exponent

Lisa and Paul Rovner of Maple Glen, along with big sister Jenna Paige, announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Brooke Elizabeth , on Oct. via Jewish Exponent

Robin and Dr. Ron Lincow of Maple Glen announce the birth of their son, Shane Andrew , on July 19. via Jewish Exponent

Robin and Steven Bell of Maple Glen announce the engagement of their son, Justin, to Lauren Phifer, daughter of Vicki and William Souder, and Frank Phifer. via Jewish Exponent

“I'm an unusual scientist in the sense that while I am an atheist, I have a lot of respect for religion and ritual”

Roald Hoffmann In many respects, Roald Hoffmann, a Nobel Prize winner in chemistry and a Holocaust survivor, could be said to view scientific inquiry through a spiritual lens. via Jewish Exponent

“I took a look at the hole and there was my ball.”

How nice would it be to be able to just kind of laugh about your most recent hole-in-one? David Schiavone can. via PhillyBurbs.com