Editor and Publisher Reports

During the pandemic, people are staying apprised of national statistics and recommendations, but they also are seeking their local news outlets for information about their community. With this large surge in local news consumption, the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA) has launched PACoronaNews.org, a new website that aggregates the COVID-19 content from more than 200 publications throughout the state. In one place, Pennsylvania residents can find stories of local interest that range from ideas about how to stay healthy and active at home, to teaching activities that busy parents can share with their children, to heart-warming tales about the acts of kindness that neighbors are performing to help those in need, and more. Mike Blinder, publisher of E&P, speaks with PNA president Brad Simpson about the new site as well as how his members are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.