Seven Days, Vermont’s free independent weekly newspaper, has promoted political editor Andy Bromage to the position of news editor. The award-winning reporter, editor and columnist has been part of the Seven Days editorial team for three years. He came to Vermont from Connecticut, where he was editor of the New Haven Advocate and wrote a political column that also ran in its sister papers. Prior to that, Bromage was the lead reporter covering city hall for the daily New Haven Register.
In his new capacity at Seven Days, Bromage will be responsible for news content — in the paper and online. “Andy’s definitely proven himself to be the versatile newshound we need in that job,” says publisher and co-editor Paula Routly. “He’s been a staff reporter, a political columnist; he’s edited everything from blog posts to cover stories. He’s got good judgment and he’s fair. The other writers really enjoy working with him.”
Bromage had been writing Seven Days’ popular political column, “Fair Game,” before taking paternity leave in May; reporter Paul Heintz filled in while Bromage was away, and will continue writing the column now that Bromage has become the news editor.
Da Capo Publishing Inc., dba Seven Days, was founded by Pamela Polston and Paula Routly in 1995. In addition to its free publications, the company also produces two annual events: Vermont Restaurant Week and the Vermont Tech Jam, a job fair and tech expo.
In 2000, the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce selected then-5-year-old Seven Days as Business of the Year. Eight years later, the Burlington Business Association did the same, citing the company's exemplary business practices, contributions to the community, and promotion of a positive image for Burlington, as well as business success.
