CMI Annual Report 2023-2024

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Tube City Writers Live Event
Strengthens Bonds in the Mon Valley
By Martha Rial
Our third annual Tube City Writers Live at the
Carnegie Library of McKeesport last in 2022
drew a record crowd of nearly 100 attendees.
The diverse presentations centered around the
theme "Favorite Spaces in the Mon Valley," with
participants ranging from ages 11 to 70.
Building on previous success, TCW hosted its
fourth annual Live event the following year in
2023, where nine writers shared inspiring stories
of ordinary individuals embodying the values and
history of the Mon Valley.
Members of the Mon Valley Photography Collective and Tube City Writers gather on the steps of the Carnegie Library in McKeesport
before Tube City Writers Live in July. (Emily Matthews)
At both events, the Mon Valley Photography
Collective showcased a captivating photography
exhibition, selling multiple prints and donating
a portion of the proceeds to the library as a
gesture of gratitude.
With each year's edition, Tube City Writers
Live continues to grow and evolve, showcasing
the vibrancy of the writing community in the
Mon Valley and fostering a sense of unity and
creativity among participants and attendees
alike.
Isaiah Johnson, a rising senior at McKeesport Area High
School, reads at TCWL. (Emily Matthews)
Discover more captivating narratives from
local residents on the
McKeesport Community Newsroom Blog
Amber and Vincent Luketic view images by the Mon Valley Photography Collective on display at Tube City Writers Live. (Emily Matthews)
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