Chronicle (2000) - TV Episode Calendar

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Erika's Favorites
Episode overview

Erika Tarantal's picks include touring Boston's Omni Parker House hotel and stories of politicians, beloved desserts - and maybe even a ghost; a brave little girl who lives with a rare skin condition; a man who was inspired by his own disability.

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Leading Ladies
Episode overview

Women making their mark in business, sports, and the arts; a new pro hockey franchise and a new soccer team about to debut; a self-taught designer; a Boston woman who summited Mount Everest; an owner of a wine shop who prioritizes women-owned brands.

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Connecticut Quirks
Episode overview

Connecticut is home to a medieval castle, and the prized collection of the late "Nut Lady"; the Curioporium and the Museum of Natural and Other Curiosities; the odd ritual of burning Benedict Arnold, and bullfrogs found all over one town.

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Fun and Games
Episode overview

As temperatures drop, you may be hunting for indoor activities; a retro video game enthusiast has built his dream business; a local couple serves up board games alongside the comfort fare; a local business is churning out custom cornhole boards.

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Deals
Episode overview

Wallet-friendly things to do, see - and of course, eat; at the Beef Barn, a juicy roast beef sandwich comes in under 5 bucks; on Boston Common, commission a portrait of yourself for $1; The Trustees run outdoor nature programs statewide.

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Taste of Home
Episode overview

New England has no shortage of places to connect (and share) the flavors of home - wherever "home" might be; haggis (and Scotch) at The Haven; treasures from the Old Sod at Galway Girl; the Greek International Market; the Italian Kitchen.

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Pizza Day
Episode overview

A tour of local pizza hot spots; wood-fired and Sicilian-style; vegetarian version and square-shaped; old-school spots in Somerville (Leone's) and Cambridge (Armando's), and an upscale spot in Newton (MIDA), and many others along the way.

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Then and Now
Episode overview

In-vitro fertilization is commonplace today, but back in 1984, it was cutting-edge; reconnecting with a mom, dad, and their baby girl; others who have come a long way from their "Chronicle" debuts; a new high-tech virtual set.

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Hidden History
Episode overview

A local collector is sharing memorabilia from the late, local (and much-loved) department store, Denholm's; restoring the Bell Inn and Tavern; a striking bronze angel on Boston's Public Garden; untold stories of the Boston tea Party era.

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Higher Learning
Episode overview

Where things stand seven years after Massachusetts legalized the recreational use of cannabis for adults; pushing for a change to allow "social consumption" at specially-licensed locations, a cannabis-infused dinner party; a Newton dispensary.

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My Father, the Fugitive
Episode overview

Tom Randele lived a quiet, happy life in Lynnfield, Mass; it wasn't until he lay dying of cancer that he revealed his true past to his daughter and wife: he was one of Ohio's most wanted fugitives; Ted Reinstein sits down with Ashley Randele.

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Odd New England Museums
Episode overview

Nicole Estaphan visits museums that house PEZ dispensers, lost toys - pretty much anything but oil paintings; a ride through history at the Carousel Museum, the Museum of Everyday Life; the online Museum of Lost Memories displays lost family photos.

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Tried & True
Episode overview

Local businesses and individuals who persist despite changing trends; The Wakefield Bowladrome; Central Square Florist; the city's first-ever Indian restaurant; Sonsie; keeping the art of "tintype" photography alive.

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On the Water - Winter Edition
Episode overview

Anthony Everett heads out on the chilly waters where UNH researchers are studying the behavior of oysters; an entrepreneur who hopes the "wave breaker" technology she has invented will protect the coastline; the keeper of Boston Light.

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Main Streets and Back Roads of Craftsbury, Vermont
Episode overview

Erika Tarantal discovers a blanket of snow and views for miles as she treks through the town of Craftsbury, in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom; Erika visits the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, and also tries ice-fishing, and grabs a snack at The Genny.

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What's New?
Episode overview

Shayna Seymour's on the hunt for new things to do, see, eat, and watch; an over-the-top dinner at 311 in Boston, outrageous desserts at the new Sugar Factory in Quincy Market, the Top Golf outlet; and a photography exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts.

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Tank Away
Episode overview

New Englanders love spending time by the water, even in winter; Anthony Everett visits Chatham, on Cape Cod; Shayna Seymour visits coastal Freeport, Maine; Nicole Estaphan is in Exeter, N.H.

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Main Streets and Back Roads of Vermont: 39 miles on I-89
Episode overview

A snowy stretch of highway between Vermont's largest city (Burlington) and its capital city (Montpelier); a community ski hill that has bred Olympians, a rather unusual round landmark, pancakes at Parkway Diner, a unique venue.

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Main Streets and Back Roads of Squam Lake, N.H.
Episode overview

Anthony Everett makes a winter visit to the serene lake and surrounding communities that helped inspire the Oscar-winning film, "On Golden Pond"; Anthony chats with the film's screenwriter, meets a couple who run a Holderness bed-and-breakfast.

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Celebrating Black history
Episode overview

Ways to explore and celebrate Black history; Shayna walks the African-American Heritage Trail; Ted has the story of the first African-American woman novelist in North America to publish a novel; the grandson of a groundbreaking sculptor.

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Main Streets and Back Roads of Camden, Maine
Episode overview

Scenic Camden is home to the national Toboggan Championships, Shayna is getting in the game; Shayna visits renowned custom boat builders Lyman-Morse; she also talks to locals dealing with the fallout of 2023 storms that ravaged the Maine coastline.

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Food Journal
Episode overview

In Gloucester, a mother-daughter team getting consumers by selling them fresh local fish (and cooking it, too); the owner of Leominster-based Tri-Sum Chips, and the owner of Market-tiamo; sampling pillowy pita bread at Sharonna's; chef Rachel Miller.

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Alcohol-Free
Episode overview

Polling indicates more Americans are tempering their alcohol intake: talking to consumers, businesses, and experts about the changes; Anthony visits Athletic Brewing Co.; Dray Drinks is a non-alcoholic bottle shop; author Laura McKowen.

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Happening Hoods: Mill Towns
Episode overview

Massachusetts has dozens of mill towns, how some industrial-era buildings are serving a new generation - offering everything from freshly-roasted coffee to fine art; Ted Reinstein visits Haverhill mills and Railroad Square; Saxonville Mills.

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Sparkle and Shine
Episode overview

All things shiny, from the literal sparkle of gold at the Harvard Mineralogical and Geological Museum, to a night out in Cambridge with The Glitter Boys; Erika meets a Worcester designer; Anthony checks out custom titanium wedding bands.

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Friday Finale: Tropical Tour
Episode overview

Sunny destinations from our travels over the years; Anthony looks back on a trip to St. Thomas, where he became fast friends with two sea lions. Ted is off to Delray Beach for some relaxation, and jets over to Bermuda; more stops along the way.

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Medical Journal
Episode overview

A mom who has defied the odds and is alive 10 years after a diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer; a new treatment for genetic hearing loss, and a new material derived from shellfish that can help stop bleeding; a new book exploring Susan Dimock's life.

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Books
Episode overview

Onetime revolutionary Katherine Anne Power talks about her memoir, "Surrender"; risk analyst (and NewsCenter 5 alum) David Ropeik talks about his new book, "Cancerphobia"; Jasmine Guillory, who has taken the world of romance novels by storm.

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Signs of Spring
Episode overview

Some signs of spring are in the air; Shayna Seymour visits a local farm to meet some of the cuter hallmarks of the season, baby animals; Anthony Everett makes a visit to one of Boston's not-so-well-known parks and trail systems; magnet fishing.

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Splurge or Save?
Episode overview

The innovative fare at JiangNan Boston; specials at Mandarin Cuisine; an elite wedding planner; a studio where a micro-wedding can cost as little as 300 bucks; a custom yacht-builder; middle-schoolers building wooden boats and a consignment boutique.

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Passages
Episode overview

Death and the steps people can take to ease the transition; a doctor coaching other medical providers; Geri Denterlein; planning advice for practical issues; an artist who personalizes headstones and people who sing to those at the end of life.

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Under the Influence
Episode overview

Digital content creation is a career that barely existed 10 years ago; now, influencer marketing is a staple of every social media platform; meet locals who are making a name for themselves with their content.

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Weekend Hot Spots
Episode overview

Greater Boston hot spots - from a cocktail bar in Charlestown to a Sugar Factory in Faneuil Hall; Comfort Kitchen in Dorchester; an Irish chef is determined to elevate pub food at The Dubliner; the team behind a Japanese restaurant.

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Food Around the World: Sweet Treats
Episode overview

Portuguese pastries in Fall River, a French patisserie in Medford, Polish paczki in Salem - all on the menu; the co-owner of a tiny Somerville shop where a group of friends got together to start a bakery, and on Newbury Street sample cream puffs.

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History Quiz: Marathon Edition
Episode overview

Try your hand at some Boston Marathon trivia; how are daffodils related to the 26.2 mile course; where was the original starting line; do you know the story behind the bronze "tortoise and the hare" statues paying tribute to the runners?

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Marathon Fuel
Episode overview

The team is eating from Hopkinton to Boston; pizza in Hopkinton, diner specials in Ashland, Brazilian in Framingham, Italian in Natick, sandwiches in Wellesley, pub grub in Newton, and Spanish cuisine on the Brookline/Boston line.

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The K-Pop Craze
Episode overview

Riding the K-Pop wave: from music to K-dramas to food and fashion, exploring what has inspired this burst of interest in Korean culture. Nearly 5,000 K-Pop fans turned up at a party hosted by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

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Muffin Mania
Episode overview

Americans are wild about muffins, and from blueberry to corn to chocolate chip, Nicole Estaphan digs into the delicious breakfast treat; a visit to one of Muffin House Cafe's six locations; a food historian helps trace the origin of muffins.

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Know Your Nicknames 2
Episode overview

Wormtown, Shovel Town, Whip City - Massachusetts folks love a nickname, round 2 of testing nickname knowledge; town monikers that are less obvious than the Witch City (Salem); a community known for beautifully-crafted glass.

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Focus on Photography
Episode overview

A visit to the Griffin Museum of Photography to discuss how technology is changing the landscape; a photographer whose job it is to tempt your tastebuds; capturing stunning birding images is no longer only for wildlife photographers.

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Problem-Solvers
Episode overview

A record-store owner who helps local collectors whose stashes have gotten out of control; a young entrepreneur is on a mission to help older women and women with disabilities access her adaptive bra; a line of furniture for tiny spaces.

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Tank Away
Episode overview

Coastal communities that are waking up from their winter slumber; Shayna Seymour heads north to Kennebunkport, Maine; Erika Tarantal pays a visit to Mattapoisett.

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Headin' South: Charleston, S.C.
Episode overview

Shayna Seymour is strolling the scenic streets of Charleston, South Carolina - booming tourist destination and font of American history; Shayna takes in the charm and views, from a horse-and-buggy and then a boat; the best of Lowcountry cuisine.

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Main Streets and Back Roads of Madison, Conn.
Episode overview

Nicole Estaphan pays a visit to renowned chef Jacques Pepin at his Madison home, she goes birding with an expert in the soft sands and rolling dunes of Hammonasset State Park, and savors the fresh fried seafood at the Clam Castle.

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Business Unusual
Episode overview

Shopping for unusual, occasionally odd, items at shops that pride themselves on their unique offerings; the world's largest rubber duck store, and a shop that specializes in antique maps; a shop that can be measured in inches rather than feet.

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What's New?
Episode overview

Shayna Seymour is racing around in search of all things new, fun, and delicious; the F1 Arcade in Boston; mixing a custom fragrance on Newbury Street, sampling pizza cupcakes in Dedham, and visiting a community retail collective in Natick.

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Holes in the Wall
Episode overview

"Hole in the wall" restaurants, including hot dogs in Hopkinton (and Lowell), Ukrainian cakes in Brighton, and a souped-up corner store in Cambridge; Nan's Kitchen and Market makes fried chicken sandwiches; Erika Tarantal meets The Mango Man.

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Women in Fishing
Episode overview

Women who are making their mark in the commercial fishing industry; off the New Hampshire Seacoast, we join "That Salty Blonde"; Erika Tarantal meets women helping to build the booming kelp industry; women who are supporting the industry onshore.

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Main Streets and Back Roads: Cruising the Coast
Episode overview

School vacation is upon us, the temps are summer-like, and the New England shoreline is well within reach; from Cape Cod to the coast of Maine, take a ride to some favorite "MSBR" summer destinations.

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Chronicle Goes Green!
Episode overview

As the Celtics prep for Game 4 against the Mavericks, meet superfans who positively bleed green, and catch up with a local writer who has penned a Celtics-inspired novel; drop into the media madness that always surrounds the NBA finals.

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Public Libraries Today
Episode overview

Libraries are being tested like never before: Ted Reinstein talks to librarians about the challenges; he also explores modern offerings, visiting locations where borrowers can take home everything from knitting needles to a ghost-busting kit.

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Fighting Back
Episode overview

A former drug dealer is now a proud business owner; a young woman has rediscovered her love of competitive horse riding; Nicole Estaphan meets these, and other locals, who are overcoming the odds, and helping others to do the same.

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Town Hall Tales
Episode overview

Ciara Barber is on a quest to hit every Massachusetts city and town hall; the oldest town hall still in continuous use; a town clerk with more than four decades on the job, the man behind a book that captures photos of these buildings.

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Dog Days of Summer
Episode overview

Dining destinations to bring four-legged friends (including one that serves dogs their meals on a take-home frisbee); Shayna Seymour makes a trip to Martha's Vineyard to get the story on the pooch that launched a retail empire; a dog adoption event.

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Hats Off
Episode overview

Anthony Everett shares the story of the Italian immigrant brothers who built '47 Brands; Shayna Seymour searches for a chapeau at a Boston shop, while Erika Tarantal learns how to make a fedora; a local fashion historian explains hat trends.

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Boston's Best?
Episode overview

A few of the spots that folks at the New York Times say are among Boston's best restaurants, see if you agree.