Voices from the Valley

Voices from the Valley

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Voices from the Valley episodes

  • Keith Murphy, Village Healer

    Get ready for an eye-opening adventure as local teens in McKeesport Community Newsroom’s Summer Podcasting Camp sit down with the amazing Mr. Keith Murphy, a lifelong resident of McKeesport and the founder of Healthy Village. In this episode of Voices from the Valley, we delve into his captivating insights on the McKeesport community, how he tirelessly supports his neighbors, and dispels misconceptions about this vibrant area. Join us as we journey through Mr. Murphy's heartwarming tales, revealing the true essence of McKeesport beyond what you see on the news. This podcast was done in partnership with the Carnegie Library of McKeesport. 

    8 min
  • Amber Webb: Paving the Path for McKeesport's Future

    In this episode of Voices from the Valley, teens in McKeesport Community Newsroom’s Summer Podcasting Camp interview Amber Webb, a passionate resident who is running for city council in McKeesport. She discuss her vision for the city's future, including community engagement, youth empowerment, and improvements. The episode highlights the power of civic engagement and offers inspiration from Amber's leadership.

    11 min
  • Interview with Rev. Earlene Coleman

    Tube City Writer Colette Funches recently sat down with Rev. Earlene Coleman, of Bethlehem Baptist Church, for conversation about her faith journey, her unique congregation and her deep love of McKeesport for our Voices from the Valley Podcast. 

    20 min
  • Interview with Ed Boyko
    Ed Boyko, of Glassport, has had a rich life full of family, community and faith. Before retiring, he worked as steelworker, Catholic school teacher and a probation officer. Perhaps his most important contribution is his ongoing commitment to preserving Slovak culture in the Mon Valley. Tube City Writer Jayshree Ranka recently talked with him about how his heritage has shaped his life and continues to inspire him for this epidsode of Voices from the Valley.
    10 min
  • Interview with Olafemi Mandley
    Tube City Writer Colette Funches, of McKeesport, recently interviewed chef Olafemi Mandley, of Duquesne, about how her upbringing shaped her love of cooking and about the impact soul food has on on our culture.
    13 min

About Voices from the Valley

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This Voices from the Valley Podcast is produced by the McKeesport Community Newsroom in partnership with the Girls and Boys Club of Western Pennsylvania Career Works and Write Pittsburgh.