Email: Gregg.Palermo@patch.com
Phone: (314) 258-5768
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Gregg is one of those people who at an early age knew what he wanted to do when he was all grown up. A stint writing accounts of his father's law firm softball league games before the age of 10 led him down a path which would ultimately take him to the University of Missouri School of Journalism and an award-winning career in broadcast television markets around the country. His forte comes in the form of investigative reporting and editing, having led teams of journalists on stories which have held authorities accountable, and in many cases, forced those in power to take action and even change laws.
When he's not knee-deep in making Creve Coeur Patch the best it can be, you'll find him supporting Mizzou athletics and spending time with his wife Melanie and their pets in their St. Louis County home.
Your Beliefs
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Politics
How would you describe your political beliefs?
I would describe myself as a moderate. I don't actively support any political causes or sign petitions. I believe in reasonable discussions between reasonable people, hopefully yielding compromise.
Religion
How religious would you consider yourself? (casual, observant, devout, non religious)
I was raised as a Roman Catholic, educated by Jesuits in High School, was married in an Episcopal Church and was proud to participate in my niece's Bat Mitzvah in May 2010. Having said all that, I know my mother wishes I went to church more often.
Local Hot-Button Issues
What do you think are the most important issues facing the community? Where do you stand on each of these issues?
I'm looking forward to learning about that from all of you. I promise you I don't come to the table with a pre-conceived set of ideas about anything in Creve Coeur. I hope you'll view our coverage as a reflection of the community, and if you don't, then please let me know.
Officers were recognized for their work handling a variety of protest groups which have targeted corporations based in the city.
We did some work overnight. Tell us what you think.
The two contenders for Mayor answered your questions Thursday morning
Watch video as he reflects on more than 30 years of service.
Little is know about the company's plans for an $80 million project on 28 acres in Creve Coeur.
The grocer has not filed formal plans for the former Borders Bookstore site.
A.J. Wang in a bit of a tight spot after his name showed up on a mailer taking sides in the Mayor's race.
The invocation became a source of controversy.
Organizers had said the annual event was threatened if a new location could not be secured.
The prominent space along Olive Boulevard has been vacant since the bookseller closed last year.
We've got the information you need to find your polling place and then how to get there.
Friday's state sentencing adds to his previous conviction in Federal court for crossing state lines with a minor for purposes of having sex.
Our look at what you can do this week on Creve Coeur Patch!
Brent Woody was already sentenced for crossing state lines with a minor for purpose of having sex.
Brent Woody was already sentenced for crossing state lines with a minor for purpose of having sex.
Our new 'Last Chance' feature lets you know about important upcoming deadlines.
Each Sunday, we'll take a look back at the best picture uploaded by readers of Creve Coeur Patch.
City Clerk confirms Laura Bryant did not file an ethics complaint with the city of Creve Coeur.
Three candidates are running for two open seats.
An investigation into the February crash is still underway and could take months to complete.