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.
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan "denied that he was speeding but did not deny causing the accident" at Third and Wyandotte streets in South Bethlehem.
NY Jets coach 'did not deny causing the accident' after allegedly going through red light.
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan "denied that he was speeding but did not deny causing the accident" at Third and Wyandotte streets in South Bethlehem.
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan "denied that he was speeding but did not deny causing the accident" at Third and Wyandotte streets in South Bethlehem.
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan 'denied that he was speeding but did not deny causing the accident' at Third and Wyandotte streets in South Bethlehem.
According to website report, Jets coach Rex Ryan allegedly drove his red Mustang through red light in South Bethlehem.
According to website report, Jets coach Rex Ryan allegedly drove his red Mustang through red light in South Bethlehem.
Daytime highs will be well below freezing all week in Bethlehem, while the National Weather Service also calls for the potential for "plowable snowfall" on Friday.
Bethlehem Police say suspect pulled a gun and took $4 from 20-year-old man.
ArtsQuest Center announces new slate of shows, including Graham Parker & The Rumour, The Fixx and comedian Marc Maron.
Driver loses control of car, crosses 3 front yards before hitting enclosed front porch of Johnston Drive home. Injuries to passengers are minor, police say.
18-time Grammy winner Chick Corea and the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band are the first two acts announced for RiverJazz festival at SteelStacks.
Looking for a job? These businesses in the Bethlehem area are hiring.
Monday, Jan. 21 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here's a list of openings and closings for the holiday.
'Declining enrollment and financial challenges' will force Seton Academy to close at the end of this school year, Allentown Diocese officials say.
Victim was stabbed multiple times during South Bethlehem street fight. Police seek eyewitnesses.
Call reporting shots fired inside a Hayes Street home turned out to be a hoax. Bethlehem Police are investigating.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. is seeking $1 billion from buyer for South Bethlehem property, according to Bloomberg News report.
Bethlehem Police charge suspect with aggravated domestic assault following early Thursday morning incident.
Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem brought in $146 million in gross revenue from table games in 2012 -- the highest amount of any casino in Pennsylvania.
