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.
At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable.
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.
Controversial developer Abraham Atiyeh and city administrators may be on the verge of an agreement to bring drug and alcohol treatment center to non-residential location.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board issues penalties to Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem for four instances when someone under 21 was allowed to place bets.
City man charged with brutal beating and robbery near victim's home on E. Morton Street.
Alexander Clow of Bethlehem accused of meeting Salisbury teen for sex and sending explicit messages and graphic pictures to boy in Oklahoma.
Lafayette College student from West Bethlehem accused of meeting Salisbury teen for sex and sending explicit messages and graphic pictures to boy in Oklahoma.
Robbery and assault charges against a Bethlehem man are dismissed when his victim, a 16-year-old boy, doesn't show up for preliminary hearing.
First phase of streetscape facelift for Historic Downtown Bethlehem could begin as soon as June 4.
Police released surveillance photo of man suspected of stealing $26.32 in prepared foods from the E. Broad Street Wawa.
The first full season of the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks Summer Concert Series begins Saturday with blues rockers. 53 free shows planned through September 1.
Children's Hospital at Lehigh Valley Hospital is not in a new building but the name reflects the health network's comprehensive pediatric services.
Kenneth Rampolla, president of Hellertown marketing firm, named new chairman.
Two vacant retail spaces share the ground floor of 1 E. Broad St. with the popular fondue restaurant downtown. Tell us what goes there in the comments.
Bethlehem Township Commissioners say they won't drop lawsuit unless NIZ law is amended, earned income taxes come off the table and the special taxing zone is made smaller.
SouthSide man charged with wheeling 10 big bottles of Tide out of Giant Food in Bethlehem Township without paying.
"I did something stupid," suspect told police. Ex-wife tells victim "he used to beat on her too."
Commissioners say they won't drop lawsuit unless NIZ law is amended, earned income taxes come off the table and the special taxing zone is made smaller.
Bethlehem Township Commissioners are expected to discuss city's settlement offer, which would allow construction to continue.
Northampton Community College getting $1 million to help train veterans, laid off and underemployed workers in four "high-demand" fields.
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