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.
Bethlehem state Rep. Steve Samuelson says governor is "trying to take hundreds of millions of dollars away" from senior citizens with Lottery privatization plan.
Suspect handed store clerk a note demanding money in cash register, shortly before midnight Tuesday, police say.
255 homes along the border of Bethlehem and Lower Saucon Township lost natural gas service after construction crew working near Stabler Arena breaks gas main.
Judith Maloney, suspended in March after her arrest, is out as Health Director. Acting Director Kristen Wenrich is promoted.
Set to release fifth album soon, Alice In Chains will appear at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on May 7. Tickets go on sale Friday.
Bethlehem woman accused of stealing 36 cans of baby formula on four different trips to Weis Market in Hanover Township, police say.
Bethlehem Police found 'a large amount' of marijuana, scales and baggies in Philip Street home, according to court records.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a few inches of snow to fall Tuesday night into Wednesday
South Bethlehem man told cops that he was shot fending off a robbery, but later admitted that the gun he was carrying in his waistband fired accidentally, police say.
These road maintenance projects in Bethlehem could delay travel this week. Please use caution while driving through work zones.
Looking for a job? These businesses in the Bethlehem area are hiring.
Occupant was home when 2 men and a juvenile tried to break into a house, Bethlehem police say.
With their best player on the sidelines, Mountain Hawks open Patriot League season with easy 79-47 win over Holy Cross Crusaders.
Jury finds Patrick McLaine and Robert Kearns, principals of Municipal Energy Managers Inc., bilked Bethlehem Township in deal to purchase streetlights.
Finnegan's Farewell will appear at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in March; apply this week to be in the cast.
Flu vaccines have become scarce at local pharmacies, but your primary physician still has them. Also, the Bethlehem Health Bureau will have a clinic on Monday afternoon.
Market, which features locally produced produce, meats and cheeses, will open every Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. through the end of March.
1.75-million-square-foot warehouse planned for a lot on former Bethlehem Steel property might be largest in the Lehigh Valley when it's complete.
Black and white spray paint was used to paint what police believe are gang symbols on tombstones and mausoleums at St. Michael's Cemetery on E. Fourth Street.
Released from prison just before Christmas, Luis Cruz returned to his mother's South Bethlehem home -- and started stealing from her, according to police.