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 Area Schools to reopen today on regular schedule. More than 100 homes still lacking electricity. Mayor Callahan was among the last to have his power restored.
Halloween Parade and 5K race will go through Broad and Main streets this afternoon.
As Freedom Patriots and Liberty Hurricanes compete on the gridiron this afternoon, students from both schools will cooperate to collect donations for the Red Cross.
City turns its attention to seniors as hundreds of households in Bethlehem still lacked electricity on Friday night. City Compost Center open extra hours this weekend for cleanup.
City-owned generators powering traffic signals are also being used by residents to charge personal mobile devices. Is that theft? Maybe. But police won't press charges.
12,000 city homes still without electricity; schools close for fifth straight day; weekend events canceled.
Add your own photos of damage left around Bethlehem by Superstorm Sandy.
Street crews remove trees that blocked 100 streets across the city, but 25,000 homes, half the city's traffic lights and 16 public schools still had no electricity in wake of Sandy.
Here are guidelines from the USDA regarding the safety of food in a refrigerator without power.
About 40,000 homes in Bethlehem and Bethlehem Township without electricity as monster storm's 60mph wind gusts knock over trees and power lines.
Use the article to find and share information about Hurricane Sandy's impact on Bethlehem.
Frankenstorm disrupts Bethlehem Halloween traditions and Steel Horse Poker Run at SteelStacks. Events rescheduled for Sunday, November 4.
Sewers cleared of leaves, portable generators tested, personal preparedness urged. Officials will be watching for possible flooding of Saucon, Monocacy creeks.
Police seek the public's help in finding the man who robbed the Lukoil on Catasauqua Road Tuesday night.
Suspect met with a confidential informant at Stefko Boulevard gas station and sold marijuana and cocaine, police allege. Drugs also allegedly found in his Broadway home.
Hellertown police say Quiana Melia Lopez, 20, of Bethlehem, did not properly restrain her infant, had marijuana in her uninsured car, and fled the scene of the accident she allegedly caused.
Victim was looking to break up, so boyfriend held her captive for hours. A secret text message got a friend to call the police.
Hellertown police say unlicensed driver in 2-car accident did not properly restrain infant, had marijuana in her uninsured car and left the scene and hid before authorities could arrive.
Pennsylvania State Police charge two -- one is from Easton -- in monthlong stealing spree that targeted about a dozen stores from Lower Macungie Township to the Slate Belt.
Discussion between eight-term incumbent Democrat Samuelson and relative newcomer Republican Barreto airs at 8:30 tonight.
