Email: Gregg.Palermo@patch.com
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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
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. This disclosure is not a license to inject beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that beliefs are on the record will cause an editor to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.
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.
Developers of a Creve Coeur project proposed for Lindbergh Boulevard requested the delay so they can present an updated plan to neighboring residents.
The Walmart debate is not entirely behind the city. Development of the former Best Buy site is one of several key challenges in attracting new business here.
The De Smet Jesuit senior still plans to participate in activities surrounding the high school all-star game after recovering from hip labrum surgery.
Apartments looking to cater to Creve Coeur's high-tech corridor have been opposed by neighbors concerned over property values.
The former center for the Creve Coeur school will play next season for the Ft. Myers, FL team that garnered national attention during the 2013 NCAA tournament.
Adam Paul: replacing vacant auto dealerships and the former Best Buy site in Ellisville with new tenants are top priorities.
Monarch, Metro West and West County EMS are part of the federal firefighting task force now assisting with flood rescues in Colorado.
The goal of City Swab 2013 is to register 1,000 new donors for the National Bone Marrow Registry
Why should a child be afraid to go to school because of what's in her lunchbox?
It is unclear if the permit to build on Manchester Road is still legally viable, but that's not stopping opponents of the project on city council and in the courts.
Have you tried any of these St. Louis area barbecue spots? What do you think of them. Did your favorite place make the list? Tell us below.
We're looking at items of interest to residents in Ballwin and Ellisville coming up this week.
We're filling you in on what to expect around Creve Coeur Patch this week.
The Spartans get their first win on the season while Vianney falls to 2-1.
The St. Louis Post Dispatch calls the drama here over Walmart "emblematic of the parochialism that all too often tears the St. Louis region apart."
The Ellisville City Councilman has been a facilitator for the long range project which is being done in conjunction with Wildwood and Ballwin.
Creve Coeur Mayor Barry Glantz said he wanted to address concerns a project might pose for the city.
Kevin Bookout is now suspended, pending further council action that could see him removed from office.
Deer archery hunting will only be allowed from September 15, 2013 to November 15, 2013 and again from November 27, 2013 to January 15, 2014.
Creve Coeur Police reported the following criminal activity during the week of September 2.
