Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/voices-from-the-valley 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. What you’re hearing is group effort from a small community newsroom of budding journalists willing to dedicate their time and skills to tell the stories of real people in their neighborhood. McKeesport Community Newsroom 4f9e8731-d96a-5a27-8ac7-e0f16458ad69 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:34:34 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:45:25 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/QPNk4kTyNBlnzz3dBqPXsgfcRE_ejf4vz8OhnTwowb8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIxNjczLzE2MjI2/NjI1NTMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg episodic McKeesport Community Newsroom 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. What you’re hearing is group effort from a small community newsroom of budding journalists willing to dedicate their time and skills to tell the stories of real people in their neighborhood. 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. Martha Rial No No 12 12 Keith Murphy, Village Healer full b30b6dba-042d-4e47-be06-29f43e5a41e0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/968ab641 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. 

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]]> No 11 11 Amber Webb: Paving the Path for McKeesport's Future full 8da63afd-54c3-4bef-8a11-6bb9c5ab059c https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef4c41f9 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.

]]> 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.

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]]> No 10 10 Interview with Rev. Earlene Coleman full 0dd3974f-8f5b-4a72-b9e8-736167647246 https://share.transistor.fm/s/826cfdff 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. 

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]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:24:39 -0500 McKeesport Community Newsroom McKeesport Community Newsroom 1195 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. 

]]> No 9 9 Jim Miller and Jarrell Brackett of PWX PRO Wrestling full b3d722e0-9d0e-42ab-87ec-71b3d5b9fe4b https://share.transistor.fm/s/011457c7 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:15:16 -0500 McKeesport Community Newsroom McKeesport Community Newsroom 1314 No 8 8 Interview with Ed Boyko full 0a846642-4871-4cf2-9fb3-b32a544b4630 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6883aa3f Tue, 01 Nov 2022 11:19:11 -0400 McKeesport Community Newsroom McKeesport Community Newsroom 598 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. 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 Sl No 7 7 Interview with Olafemi Mandley full f88b53a0-dd13-4bd1-a76f-7e1610b51a12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99acf213 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:27:28 -0500 McKeesport Community Newsroom McKeesport Community Newsroom 760 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. 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. No 6 6 Interview with Pastor Michael Stanton full 97ae1b25-57fb-4e65-81c2-ec8a990ed19b https://share.transistor.fm/s/341d4912 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:05:25 -0500 McKeesport Community Newsroom McKeesport Community Newsroom 237 Jesse Henry from the McKeesport Community Newsroom interviews Pastor Michael Stanton of McKeesport Central Presbyterian Church. Jesse Henry from the McKeesport Community Newsroom interviews Pastor Michael Stanton of McKeesport Central Presbyterian Church. No 5 5 Fruitcake Memories full 65f841ad-a4d8-44c9-b0b4-fe3b129c19d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/afd69285 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 14:57:37 -0500 McKeesport Community Newsroom McKeesport Community Newsroom 498 McKeesport Community Newsroom member Jim Busch reflects on Christmas memories. McKeesport Community Newsroom member Jim Busch reflects on Christmas memories. No 4 4 Father Terry O'Connor full 83764ed9-1fd8-4d28-aa8e-edbdf248fbb9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f833066 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 14:57:25 -0500 McKeesport Community Newsroom McKeesport Community Newsroom 384 Jesse Henry from the McKeesport Community Newsroom interviews Father Terry O'Connor from St Angelo's of Mary Mother of God Parish. Jesse Henry from the McKeesport Community Newsroom interviews Father Terry O'Connor from St Angelo's of Mary Mother of God Parish. No 3 3 Jennifer Vertullo Reflects On Her Reporting Days full 24488669-f112-400d-a2da-41c2e327d12a https://share.transistor.fm/s/cefe514a Thu, 18 Nov 2021 16:52:40 -0500 McKeesport Community Newsroom McKeesport Community Newsroom 433 Jennifer Vertullo reflects on her time as a reporter for the Daily News before she became assistant to McKeesport mayor Michael Cherepko. Jennifer Vertullo reflects on her time as a reporter for the Daily News before she became assistant to McKeesport mayor Michael Cherepko. No 2 2 Common Ground full cb05d8b7-0806-4f2e-9f43-9e8edd053b16 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2937f0b5 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:46:15 -0400 McKeesport Community Newsroom McKeesport Community Newsroom 897 McKeesport residents Maria Palmer and Jesse Henry help raise autism awareness by sharing their struggles and triumphs as students and citizens living on the spectrum in their hometown. McKeesport residents Maria Palmer and Jesse Henry help raise autism awareness by sharing their struggles and triumphs as students and citizens living on the spectrum in their hometown. No 1 1 Firefighter Interview full 0378873d-c673-48f4-aa7e-f27841f1c957 https://share.transistor.fm/s/123a9ec0 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:52:17 -0400 McKeesport Community Newsroom McKeesport Community Newsroom 596 Mon Valley teenagers interview firefighters about the challenges and the rewards of serving the McKeesport community. Mon Valley teenagers interview firefighters about the challenges and the rewards of serving the McKeesport community. No