Wed, Oct 5, 2022
When Prohibition tried to shut down all access to alcohol, Lake Erie provided a path back to it. What kept the liquor flowing?
Wed, Oct 5, 2022
As Prohibition continued in the US, inventive characters found paths around the law. Connections deepen between communities on both sides of the lake. Watch part two of Rum Runners. Chronicles is an immersive docuseries exploring the history of the Lake Erie region. Watch and learn as local history comes to life with engaging storytelling and powerful videography during Chronicles on WQLN PBS.
Tue, Oct 18, 2022
A beloved community figure and bank owner defied the federal government to support her community during the Great Depression. Charlotte Elizabeth Battles was a woman like no other. The Legacy of Charlotte Elizabeth Battles is the third episode of Chronicles, an immersive docuseries exploring the history of the Lake Erie region. Watch and learn as local history comes to life.
Tue, Oct 25, 2022
Delve into the perplexing tale of Erie's UFO sighting, recounted by eyewitnesses who experienced the unexplainable firsthand. Gathered at the beach for a simple picnic, they found themselves thrust into a realm of uncertainty as a strange light danced across the sky, leaving them questioning the very fabric of reality. Their report to the authorities sparked an investigation by none other than the United States Air Force, under the scrutinizing lens of Project Blue Book. Yet, despite their efforts, the truth remained elusive, shrouded in mystery as the Air Force concluded their findings. But the intrigue doesn't end there! Our conversation touches upon the recent acknowledgment by the U.S. government of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), shedding new light on an age-old enigma. Tune in as we navigate through the shadows of skepticism and belief, exploring the contours of truth in Erie's UFO saga. From skeptics to believers, the debate rages on, leaving us to ponder the cosmic mysteries that linger in our skies.
Tue, Feb 21, 2023
Not far from Erie lies the birthplace of the American oil industry making millionaires of some while killed others. Now little more than ruin, why did this once booming City die?
Tue, Mar 21, 2023
Part II of an appreciation of Erie's first female City Council Member, City Council President, and thus far only female Mayor, Joyce Savocchio.
Wed, Apr 5, 2023
This 2-part documentary film, produced for the Chronicles series, explores the region's complex history with one of the most unique water bodies on planet Earth - Lake Erie - and how our relationship to the lake determines, not just the lake's health, but ultimately our own.
Wed, Apr 12, 2023
This 2-part documentary film, produced for the Chronicles series, explores the region's complex history with one of the most unique water bodies on planet Earth - Lake Erie - and how our relationship to the lake determines, not just the lake's health, but ultimately our own.
Tue, Apr 25, 2023
In 1965, the Erie Democratic Primary between Lou Tullio and Mike Cannavino was a showdown between two of the city's most identifiable politicians. The results and the aftermath ended up effecting the landscape of Erie for a quarter century
Tue, May 9, 2023
Part III to the history of some of Erie's churches, the role that faith played in shaping Erie, and the role religion plays in its future.
Tue, May 23, 2023
Not far from Erie lies the birthplace of the American oil industry making millionaires of some while killed others. Now little more than ruin, why did this once booming City die?
Sat, Jun 24, 2023
The life and legacy of Harry T. Burleigh. In this first part, we recount Burleigh's upbringing in Erie as a talented young man living in the shadow of America's Reconstruction.
Tue, Jul 4, 2023
Erie is often cited as a litmus test for the political outcomes of the nation. How did Erie earn this reputation and how have the politics of Erie changed over the decades?
Wed, Jul 5, 2023
Erie is often cited as a litmus test for the political outcomes of the nation. How did Erie earn this reputation and how have the politics of Erie changed over the decades?
Sat, Jul 8, 2023
Erie is often cited as a litmus test for the political outcomes of the nation. How did Erie earn this reputation and how have the politics of Erie changed over the decades?