e-mail: Daryl.Nerl@patch.com
telephone: 610-213-3988
Lives: Bethlehem
Born: October 31, 1966
Biography: Daryl is a Brooklyn, N.Y. native who has lived in eastern Pennsylvania since graduating from New York University in 1988. He started a newspaper career at The Pottsville Republican on his 22nd birthday. He moved to Bethlehem in 1998 after becoming a reporter for The Morning Call where he worked for 10 years. He is an avid baseball fan who participates in three fantasy leagues and roots for the New York Mets. A music lover, Daryl collects CDs, mostly in the rock, blues and folk genres. He also loves to hear live music whenever he has the time. Godrey Daniels coffee house in South Bethlehem is one of his favorite haunts. Musikfest week is one of his favorite times of year. During visits to the Lehigh Valley, his parents, Norman and Diane Nerl, became so fond of Bethlehem, they decided to leave Brooklyn and retire here. Daryl is single.
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Politics: I am a registered Democrat and acknowledge that most people would find my views to be liberal. At the same time, I have a streak of libertarianism, especially where it concerns issues of personal freedom. I consider myself a pragmatist.
Religion: I was baptised and raised with Catholicism, but these days I consider myself a nonbeliever, much to my mother's chagrin.
Local Hot Buttons: There are none in particular that raise my hackles. I am generally a supporter of historic architectural preservation because I think it is important to preserve links to our past. I also think this principle has been a key to Bethlehem's charm and success. I don't believe the new casino has been detrimental to the community. It has created jobs, which are important right now. At the same time, I am always open to listen to any evidence to the contrary.
Suspect who scored a .24 percent on his Breathalyzer test tried to elude police by driving the wrong way on several narrow South Bethlehem streets, according to court papers.
Michael V. Curcio, 38, of Bushkill Township is accused of putting his hands around the throat of his girlfriend and restricting her breathing several times.
Charged with July 29 break-in at SouthSide home, Kevin Mamuzich allegedly wrote two letters to the victims asking them to drop charges.
SouthSide man accused of bursting into Amplex Street home and holding victims at knifepoint, while accomplices stole numerous household items, police said.
A Lehigh University student from China is accused of kicking a woman several times in the abdomen -- to the point she was unable to stand -- at Northampton Crossings.
Popular Bumbo baby seat recalled after 21 reports of infants with cracked skulls
Taste food, wine, champagne and bourbon-whiskey at annual event. More than 20 restaurants participating.
Festival modeled on Irish Matchmakingfest gives singles a chance to connect today.
19-year-old shooter/victim initially blamed his gunshot wound on a Stefko Boulevard robbery, but the facts didn't add up, police said.
ArtsQuest estimates that 920,000 people visited the 29th annual festival.
Live music, a chili pepper eating contest, giveaways, vendors and motorcycles will be at the South Bethlehem Greenway on Saturday afternoon.
Lawsuit came out of years of disagreement between school district and mother of autistic, yet mathematically gifted, boy on how to best educate him.
Joe Brennan's wife receives court protection-from-abuse order the day after legislator allegedly assaulted her and then drove away drunk.
Democrats and advocates for poor, elderly and minorities fear disenfranchisement, prepare for educational effort aimed at helping constituents get photo ID cards.
Legislator is accused of punching and choking his wife at their Fountain Hill home this afternoon. He is also suspected of drunken driving.
Four-day festival of crafters, children's activities, food and music starts at 5 p.m.
Bethlehem Police Department is looking for public's help in identifying suspect in West Bethlehem burglary.
Bethlehem Police say only 43 people were arrested during this year's festival, a considerable drop from 2011's total of 81.
One of two 17-year-old suspects was wearing a Juvenile Probation GPS tracking device when he allegedly committed robbery. Both suspects to be charged as adults.
Snoops the 15-pound tuxedo has been missing from his home in Freemansburg since July 26. Owner says he may be trying to get back to his old home on W. Broad St. in the city.
