Queue
Review before publish
Submissions and story ideas should flow into queue files or forms, then be reviewed by a human operator before appearing on public pages.
Automation Layer
Publishing workflows prepared for scale.
This page documents the practical automation architecture for MtVernon.net: intake queues, editorial review, newsletter candidates, alert candidates, and reusable Community Hub operating patterns.
Feeds
Data first
Events, listings, alerts, stories, guides, partners, and sponsors already live in structured JSON files that can later power admin screens or imports.
Digest
Newsletter-ready
v12 adds a starter newsletter queue for weekly updates, sponsor messages, community reminders, and editorial highlights.
Automation-ready queues
Starter data files included.
Future admin cockpit
The public site can stay static while the workflow gets smarter.
These queues are intentionally simple. They can be edited by hand today, then connected later to forms, spreadsheets, no-code dashboards, or a lightweight CMS.
- Collect submissions through the Submit page.
- Place candidates into a queue file or spreadsheet.
- Use AI only to assist with summaries, tags, and draft copy.
- Human editor reviews accuracy, tone, and public suitability.
- Approved items move into public JSON files.