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.
Deceased has been identified as Edward M. Haines, 51, of Walnutport. Police say the repairman was working on a backhoe when the construction vehicle moved and pinned him.
Niyaz Sainudeen faces up to 70 years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court Thursday to distributing child pornography.
Second weekend of Oktoberfest at SteelStacks kicks off tonight; Dachshund races scheduled Saturday; Oktoberfest parade featuring Miss Oktoberfest on Sunday.
Bethlehem Recycling Bureau will take old televisions, microwave ovens and other electronics during collection event today and Saturday at Memorial Pool.
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for our area for late Friday night through Saturday morning.
TV, film and Broadway star Chenoweth to appear at Zoellner Arts Center fundraiser. She replaces former American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee, who canceled for medical reasons.
Dr. Mark Allen Steinberg prescribed and handed out Vicodin pills to an assistant 'without establishing a true doctor-patient relationship,' the state Attorney General's office alleges.
Suspect boasted of eight-year prison stay, telling victim he wouldn't mind going back for 10 more to kill him, police say.
South Bethlehem woman visited ex with their daughter and wanted sex, but she trashed his room and lunged at him with a kitchen knife when he refused, police say.
A contractor is scheduled to mill and overlay Wyandotte Street between W. Fourth Street and the Five Points intersection. Parking lane to be restored to SouthSide street.
The first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney was held Oct. 3. Find out when the next matchups are scheduled and what the topics are.
Employee charged with theft after he allegedly entered false information into computer to help a friend get extra rewards on his players card, state police say.
Curbside yard waste collection will continue through the end of this week.
William J. Ward stabbed and dismembered Trisha Sadler at their Cloverdale Road home in June 2011. He will spend the rest of his life in prison with no chance for parole.
If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.
Looking for a job? These businesses in the Bethlehem area are hiring.
Local and county government offices are open, but schools and federal and state government offices are closed.
Mountain Hawks extend regular season winning streak to 15 games, now 6-0 on the season.
Candidates for 15th Congressional District seat differ on Obamacare and job creation.
Bavaria comes to South Bethlehem this weekend as the second Oktoberfest launches tonight with a keg tap and a new theme song.
