A medical mystery that was solved in the Hub; one family's efforts may help develop treatments for dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Ted Reinstein reports on the new Boston, one that has room for four penthouses on the market asking for more than 30-million dollars.
Anthony Everett reports on the game changing work begun by the group Stand With Everyone Against Rape, and he tells us how our own Heather Unruh, along with her family, is part of this important effort.
A training ground for novice sailors, a roadside dragon, a place to escape the rat race and a working farm that's always looking for helping hands. A couple of spots to eat that you might want to check out.
A lunch break that nourishes the soul as well as the body, a pop-up class in stand-up comedy, a new bookstore from ``Wimpy Kid'' author Jeff Kinney, and a massive fitness center. Inside the jammed aisles of the new Boston Public Market.
Messy means good eating. That’s what Shayna Seymour learned in Cambridge at a Harvard Square noodle shop, Santouka. A Brookline restaurant known for its Middle Eastern cuisine is putting its falafel on a food truck and taking it on the road, while a legendary donut maker is bringing its creations to the Financial District (who wants a dowich?). Plus, Shayna discovers unusual bagel flavors in Cambridge, and a guided wine tour in Boston. And, because we’re still hungry, we check out a burger spot and a French bakery.
It’s been home to a city dump, a prisoner of war camp, and a trouble plagued housing project. But now Boston’s Columbia Point neighborhood is something else entirely: a destination … for students looking to get a world class education, for lovers of waterfront views, for amateur historians and would-be Senators. Tonight we’ll see how the combined draw of The John F. Kennedy Library, The Edward M. Kennedy Institute and The Commonwealth Museum has put this Point on the map for visitors.
Tonight Chronicle puts a human face on the Massachusetts opioid epidemic, traveling to local communities where drug abuse is taking a tragic toll. We’ll meet a twenty one year old girl from a well to do Boston suburb whose high school drinking progressed to prescription drug abuse and then heroin, and learn the sad story of a high school athlete whose sports injury led him to a fatal drug habit. We also visit an innovative recovery program inside the Middlesex House of Corrections, and travel to Plymouth where a unique drug court is a last chance lifesaver for many desperate people. Plus, we go to members of Governor Baker’s task force to learn how state and local officials are searching for solutions to the crisis.
Herb Chambers, Karen Kaplan, John Fish, Linda Pizzuti Henry: they are leaders in the worlds of business, media and the arts. And they’ve learned a few things along the way to the top. Tonight they share those lessons with Anthony, Shayna and Ted.
You might call it sweating for a cause. The latest trend in charitable fundraising has taken on an athletic tone, from amateur boxers entering the ring to support cancer research in Haymakers for Hope, to women playing football in the annual Blondes vs. Brunettes game sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Also, a small army of charitable organizations and Boston businesses put together a “Style with Heart” makeover to ift the spirits of a woman with cancer. Plus, we learn how one nonprofit is introducing the sport of lacrosse to city kids.
Hanover Street in Boston's North End is still the heart of the city's Little Italy; Frank DePasquale serves up his own feasts at Bricco and Mare; a politically incorrect tour of the neighborhood; an espresso and a haircut at the Boston Barber.
Converse is transforming its iconic Chuck Taylor sneaker; a store that sells footwear for vegans (no leather, please); how MIT is making a name in the fashion world; JC checks out the shoe habits of some of her colleagues.
Tom Reilly received a dire diagnosis: he had an aggressive form of melanoma that was almost always fatal. Matthew Zwahlen’s mom and dad got the news no parents are prepared to hear: their toddler had developed neuroblastoma, an often deadly form of cancer. But there was good news for both patients as well: a new type of treatment might help. Tonight Heather Unruh reports on the breakthrough promise of immunotherapy that’s giving new hope to patients and their families.
Massachusetts spends millions on mosquito control. Yet, the state spends nothing on tick control, despite C.D.C. estimates of nearly 30,000 tick-borne illnesses per year in Massachusetts. What to do? Tonight, Anthony Everett has experts’ advice protecting your property, yourself and your family. He also travels to Cape Cod, home to the area’s first wellness center devoted to Lyme disease. And, Anthony’s on the job with Dan Wolff, who fights the tick problem with bows and arrows. Wolff is hired by homeowners to eliminate local deer, common hosts for ticks.
Can you boat in your backyard? Mike O’Brien can. He’s just one of many New Englanders who find a lot to like about living on a lake. Tonight we check out the variety of choices, from cabins to mansions. And we meet The Lake Guy, who’s made a second career out of matching homeowners with the waterfront properties of their dreams, and The Muck Guy, who checks out the bottom of the lake before new owners sign on the dotted line.
An estimated 19 million Americans have struggled with depression. But less than half of those who suffered sought treatment. The result: lives lost to suicide, families fractured, and billions of dollars wasted in the workplace because of absenteeism and decreased productivity. Tonight JC Monahan meets people personally confronting the illness: a therapist who reports on a problem that needs addressing.
The Medal of Honor is the most prestigious award in our nation’s military. And this week many of the living Medal of Honor recipients are in Boston for a convention. Tonight we profile New Englanders who’ve received this highest honor, including the story of Jared Monti, who gave his life to protect his unit in Afghanistan.
The movie Black Mass, the story of Whitey Bulger’s reign of terror, opens in Boston tomorrow – kicking off a cinema season with several films featuring a local accent. Tonight we preview the Bulger film, along with an advance look at Spotlight, the story of the Boston Globe investigation of the pedophile priest scandal, and In the Heart of the Sea, the real life story behind Moby Dick.
Residents call it a little neighborhood in the big city, one that’s known for brick sidewalks, restored brownstones, an active artist community, trendy restaurants – and all the changes that gentrification brings. Tonight Shayna Seymour explores one of Boston’s most vibrant sections, and she meets the developer who some say started the area’s transformation decades ago.
When it comes to stories of a nautical nature, we call on our own Anthony Everett to assume command. Tonight Anthony helps raise the sails on a tall ship as it takes him around Boston Harbor, discovers a virtual dock matching eager anglers with charter boats, and sees how the classic Boston Whaler inspired a local boat builder. Plus, he plunges us into the watery vision of whale photographer Bryant Austin, who captures these amazing creatures in prints as big as 12 feet wide.
Fall begins tomorrow – but that doesn’t mean you have to hunker down indoors just yet. We’ve found a handful of places that stay al fresco into autumn and beyond, from an open air bar that braves winter, to a clam shack that stays open as long as the cars outnumber the seagulls in the parking lot. Plus, we share some of the best water views to be had in the city.
It's just about that time of year again: when tourists near and far descend upon New England to give the changing leaves a good look-over. Before you head out armed with a camera, a fanny pack and sensible shoes, don't you want to know who started this whole craze? We found out. Plus … we'll have a guide to the best leaf-peeping places, and discover why some experts think fall foliage might become a relic of the past.
Diabetes kills more Americans annually than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Some twenty-nine million Americans suffer with the disease, and those with Type 1 diabetes spend a lifetime monitoring and balancing their glucose to stay alive. Tonight we look at the latest research into treatments and weigh the possibility of a cure. We also learn how Type 2 diabetes can potentially be controlled or reversed with some simple lifestyle changes. And, a local restaurant is doing its part by offering diabetic friendly menu options.
How do we like them apples? Let us count the ways. We're celebrating fall's favorite fruit, in all the forms it takes, from fresh off the tree, baked into pies and donuts, and pressed into hard cider. And we're roaming throughout New England, talking to growers and cooks, to make sure you get the most out of this seasonal crop.
Mary Richardson and Peter Mehegan both traveled the "Narrow Roads and Back Lanes" over the course of two decades, when Ireland experienced significant changes. What hasn't changed, the raw beauty of the landscape.
Mountains, lush farmlands, coastline and beautiful sandy beaches can be found right here in Massachusetts. What's right in our own backyard: the Bay State's Top Natural Wonders.
Erika Tarantal is at AutoCamp Cape Cod, where vehicles get some modern upgrades; Nicole Estaphan spends the night in a refurbished 100-year-old train caboose in Chester, then heads back east to Charlestown to spend the night on a 43-foot motor yacht.
Two generations of a Sanbornton family holding onto their beloved 19th century farm; Shayna Seymour takes in spectacular views of Winnipesaukee's smaller sibling, Lake Winnisquam; Shayna also stops by a winery, and Winnisquam's only lakefront B&B.
Connecting with nature in some unique ways; Shayna hitches a ride on a compost truck and stops by a shop that proclaims itself plastics-free; Anthony gets in some fly-fishing; the woman behind the flowering beauty that decorates downtown Boston.
Anthony Everett visits scenic Windsor County, VT; in Woodstock he visits the charming Woodstock Inn and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park; in Bridgewater, Anthony meets furniture maker Charles Shackleton; Anthony meets a Thai chef.
Glass eels are now a beyond booming industry on the coast of Maine; visiting Ellsworth, where at today's price of $2,200 a pound, there's heavy competition to net the tiny, wriggling baby eels for export to Asia.
Shayna Seymour goes to Brimfield, Mass, she sorts through the finds, and meets locals who keep the shoppers and markets moving; Martha Stewart shares her best find; a twenty-something entrepreneur bringing the art of antiquing into the 21st century.
A trophy case under the Longfellow Bridge, a steampunk museum inside a central Mass. church are just two of the quirky stories that Ted Reinstein uncovers; also, a local stove hospital and the Volleyball Hall of Fame, a local man who makes baseballs.
Frederick Law Olmsted's landscape designs include New York's Central Park, the U.S. Capitol grounds, and of course, Boston's Emerald Necklace: in honor of Olmsted's 200th birthday, his achievements are being celebrated.
Erika Tarantal puts the pedal to the metal in a Porsche at Palmer Motorsports Park, while Shayna Seymour learns to race-walk; meet motorcycle racers at Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H., and catch up with a wheelchair racer who has done 50 triathlons.
Wiscasset is a coastal enclave in mid-coast Maine; Nicole Estaphan takes in the spectacular views and meets the people who call this historic village home; she makes a stop at the local train museum; visits a lavender farm & stops by a yoga retreat.
Anthony Everett uses a tank and a ferry to get to this summer destination - Block Island; Shayna Seymour pays a visit to ever-charming Mystic, Conn.
Erika Tarantal checks in on the health of the ocean water that helps sustain us; she joins a lobsterman who helps oceanographers measure water temperature, wades the Wellfleet clam flats, and joins a beach brigade to clean up plastic and debris.
Exploring Maine's Golden Road - the private road built originally to support paper companies; today a draw for people looking to get away from it all; visit a boom house turned museum, locals who worked the timber drives along the Penobscot Riverp.
People who say to keep an open mind; members of "Squatchachusetts" are in pursuit of information; Anthony Everett boards the USS Salem, where a paranormal investigator gives him the grand tour; Anthony talks to a Harvard astrophysicist .
Whether dining out, dressing up, or cheering on the home team, you can go super high-end OR wicked wallet-friendly; the fare at a local high school restaurant, or a nine-course menu; luxury inside Boston Garden, or The Harp has affordable draft beer.
Buildings that served one purpose many moons ago..and today have a very different function; from Boston to rural Vermont, a sandwich shop, a pottery studio, a private home, and a winery that will have you guessing, what did this place used to be?
Erika Tarantal asks hoteliers, developers & convention officials what's driving hotel development; she explores the glitzy new Four Seasons at One Dalton & the new Raffles hotel and residences; the hotel archivist at the historic Omni Parker House.
Jamaica Plain is constantly evolving, but one constant is Centre Street; making the rounds of Boston's official "Latin Quarter", talking with residents, business owners, and activists about what's changed in JP, and what hasn't.
Local authors, big-time books; author William Martin talks about his latest novel; author Natasha Lance Rogoff discusses her book; a chat with novelist Keith Yocum; a visit to the Yellow Umbrella Bookstore; the story behind Storytime Crafts.
Been a while since you've had a night out: check out live music, cooking classes, and the cocktail scene in Boston.
Much of the "Next Gen" of technology can be found in development in Massachusetts; an airport security system with Liberty Defense; a trip from the Seaport to NYC, direct: Transcend Air walks us through the possibilities; MIT Museum.
Grandma's Chicken Soup ships its soup all over the country; the owner of Dumpling Daughter has a new cookbook; sample vegan cheese and other goodies; a moving story from Cafe Martin.
Stories captured by longtime videographer/producer Art Donahue; experts in birdwatching and birdsong; a still photographer who captures early spring beauty; Apple blossoms are a sight to behold at Brookfield Orchards; a family farm in Franklin.
New Englanders love oysters, and the local bivalve business is booming; Nicole Estaphan digs into the history of oysters, meets local farmers, and learns the art of shucking; she meets members of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe.
From a private home with an old jail cell in the cellar to a quaint chapel, browsing for bits and pieces of New England that are for sale; the site where Isabella Stewart Gardner's first home once stood, a property designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
The Boston Marathon is a local treasure, and Chronicle has the archives to prove it; a 1984 visit with Joan Benoit (a three-time Boston winner) on the eve of her historic Olympic win; ride with Peter Mehegan along the marathon route; Team Hoyt.
Testing knowledge of local history, with a Marathon twist; Nicole on early marathons in the Boston area; Erika visits a greenhouse where daffodils are grown each year to decorate the finish line; Anthony spends time in one of the Marathon towns.
Stories from all eight towns along the Marathon route; the tale of a runaway bovine; a race of a different kind; a steakhouse in Framingham; a "rocky" situation in Newton and a unique gym in Wellesley; facing a challenge - in a plate of pasta.
Runners carbo-load before the race; fresh-made pasta, a Somerville spot where carbs are ALWAYS on the menu; a bevy of breads out of Plymouth, and local folks milling flour to bake all kinds of treats; the "spuckie" and out-of-this-world sandwiches.
Anthony Everett and Shayna Seymour help wrap WCVB's daylong coverage of the Boston Marathon from the BAA's post-race party at Fenway Park; Nicole Estaphan meet college students who made custom signs to display along the "scream tunnel."
Families confronting health challenges - and researchers in Boston who are determined to cure rare diseases; Erika Tarantal reconnects with a joyful little girl with a rare skin disorder; Brigham and Women's Hospital; a biopharmaceutical company.
In honor of Earth Day, getting outside: on the water, in the dirt, in one case...even up a tree; the natural beauty in the environment - from bird-watching on the outer Cape to exploring native plants to a cruise to the Boston Harbor Islands.
There is a national mental health crisis among young people; Anthony hears a story of struggling with severe depression and anxiety, and time spent in a crowded emergency room; a social worker describes the critical shortage of care providers.
Touring spots on the restaurant scene; two couples have opened "cafe by day, restaurant by night", Comfort Kitchen; The Dubliner, is winning raves for the elevated menu; sample Italian in Woburn, Japanese in the Fenway, and find smoothies.
Erika Tarantal has stories of locals determined to collect a WORLD record of one sort or another; Erika meets a record-breaking whip-cracker, a local speed-painter, and the knitter of the world's longest hand-knitted sock.
It's springtime in Niantic, where Main Street hugs the coastline, book lovers find refuge at the state's largest used bookstore and locals find respite at Hole-in-the-Wall beach; Nicole Estaphan explores this magical village in the town of East Lyme.
A newspaper, a pharmacy turned into a restaurant, a restaurateur; stories of families who choose to work together, and are committed to keeping business all in the family.
Augusta is taking advantage of its main natural resource, the restored Kennebec River, to attract visitors; Ted bikes along the river, shares the story of a landmark local theater, visits a First Amendment museum, and gets a lesson in petanque.
Shayna pops up to Portsmouth, where she hits a boutique hotel, samples gooey popovers, and shops for cozy casuals; in Tiverton, Anthony discovers a European-style cafe, and ventures to a farm in nearby Bristol; Nicole is bound for Ipswich.
Exploring the beauty of the surrounding "Cotton Valley" in springtime; looking for the traditional "ice out" and taking in a model yacht race; the couple who saved a historic home and transformed it into an inn; a restaurant led by Chris Viaud.
A man who claims to have the world's largest collection of Crocs; a Bruins fanatic whose home is bursting with black-and-gold memorabilia; a photographer who collects sunsets (we'll explain); New Englanders who can't resist the temptation to collect.
At the Boston Public Library to view a handwritten letter from Frederick Douglass and books that belonged to John Adams; tulips usually accessible only to flower pros; Erika Tarantal visits The 'Quin; the U.S. Coast Guard's Boston Command Center.
Anthony Everett heads west to the Mohonk Mountain House, a throwback, family-owned resort: this National Historic Landmark has been in the same family for five generations and at every turn promotes the beauty and power of nature.
Shayna Seymour hits the Seaport neighborhood for bocce at a pop-up club, Latin-inspired cuisine at Para Maria, and shopping at the first Boston outlet of outdoor apparel retailer, Stio; the new Rockwood Music Hall; in Everett at Park 9 Dog Bar.
Wool is an indispensable fiber: meet local shepherds, sheep, shearers (and sheep dogs) as the wool trade in New England is explored; two marine scientists raising sheep, and a couple keeping up the old tradition of spinning fleece into yarn.
Identical twins in Salem who are in the tattoo business together, and a local body art professional who specializes in helping patients who have undergone mastectomy; artists who specialize in temporary tattoos; pros who specialize in tattoo removal.
Nicole Estaphan meets a top-ranked young golfer, an amputee, who is working to advance the sport of adaptive golf; the story of a young family committed to supporting others while managing their own toddler's severe illness.
School is coming to a close and vacation season is getting underway; ideas to keep the troops entertained; Shayna Seymour gets some work in on her short game at a high-tech mini golf course, and swings big at an indoor golf course in Boston.
On the Charles River, Anthony Everett meets a champion rower from Ukraine; in Gloucester, Anthony visits the biggest exhibition ever mounted by the Cape Ann Museum; a new category of vehicle that may soon revolutionize regional travel.
Ted Reinstein visits four family-owned dairy farms, each with its own approach to surviving in a challenging industry, preserving family legacies, adapting new technologies to mitigate climate impact - and yes, producing delicious dairy products.
Banana soda, spiked blue slushies, and other summer flavors to wet the whistle; Ted Reinstein meets a retired veteran who opened a candy and ice cream shop; cold ones at Seventh Wave Brewing; Downeast Cider, where it's not just about the apples.
People who are working to bridge gaps in society; an Ipswich farm provides low-cost access to fresh produce; a local man built an app to help people with physical disabilities navigate public spaces; a Lawrence nonprofit offers grants to businesses.
How one gets into the knife-making business. Meeting local women bringing high-fashion to clients' fingertips through nail art, and one who fits ballet dancers with their shoes. Teddy bears dedicated to lost loved ones.
Summer escapes; in Dennis, Mass, Anthony Everett visits the Sesuit Harbor House and the Cape Playhouse; antiques shopping and hitting the beach; in Essex, Conn, Nicole Estaphan boards a steam train and visits a historic local inn and art museum.
Nonprofits, volunteers, and advocates are leading the charge to "re-wild" forests - returning them to their natural condition while protecting biodiverse habitats; Mass Audubon's Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary and the Native Land Conservancy.
Shayna Seymour is packing in some summer fun; at The Park at Assembly Row in Somerville, visitors can play pickleball, cornhole, and sand volleyball; Shayna chats with author Elin Hilderbrand about her latest book; she also stops by a bookstore.
Anthony Everett visits the Mariner's House, which has been meeting the needs of seafarers since 1847; a team at Flux Marine that is developing electric outboard motors; locals working to keep alive the golden age of the fishing schooner.
New England's version of castles and other estates; meet the artist who snapped up the Searles Castle in Great Barrington; in Orange, a massive effort to restore a beloved local property is underway; Juggler Meadow in Leverett; Madame Cheri's Castle.
Exploring local options to cool off; Anthony Everett goes in search of summer breezes on Plum Island; the top of the Pru has an (air-conditioned) view of Greater Boston; an outdoor concert, and board the ferry at Rowes Wharf; World's End reservation.
"Pettaquamscutt" - a six-mile river that flows from North Kingstown to Narragansett; Ted paddles along this tidal estuary, shares the region's natural beauty and history, and meets the people who call this area home.
Anthony Everett and Shayna Seymour broadcast from "The Hub" at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, where the NAACP is kicking off its national convention - returning to Boston for the first time in 40 years.
An artist who helps cook up the labels that mark many microbrews, and a brewery experimenting with AI-generated labels a small local company is doing big business in labels for clothes; Counter Intuitive Records; Booty by Brabants.
Some ideas to cool down a bit; Ted Reinstein visits some of Vermont's best swimming holes, while Anthony Everett strolls along the pier and sands of Old Orchard Beach in Maine; wine slushies, healthy smoothies, and shaved ice cream.
Anthony Everett does a deep dive on the North Atlantic right whale, speaking to conservation experts and researchers working to learn and develop ways to protect them.; concern about the impact of protective measures on the commercial fishing fleet.
A day in the life of interesting New Englanders; Godsmack frontman Sully Erna provides access to the backstage scene; The New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth cares for injured wildlife; the Boston Police Department ice cream truck.
A bait shop holds generations' worth of local history, in photographs; the late owner of Surfland photographed locals who had landed huge fish; a group of Italian divers who traveled to the U.S. to explore the Andrea Doria; West Townsend.
Innovators who see problems and come up with creative ways to fix them; a beach transport business helps visitors enjoy Singing Beach; how Patriot Goose Control got their start; a business that takes jackets and other outerwear and "upcycles" them.
Erika Tarantal looks at how small things can have a big impact on our lives. A researcher studying the brains of tiny ants. A cosmetics company that uses algae as a main ingredient. The MWRA's Deer Island treatment plant.
Trace what happens after people leave unwanted clothing in a collection bin. An artist who turns old skis and snowboards into seating. The Great Exchange in Devens. Make & Mend offers gently used arts and crafts supplies.
In the dunes of Provincetown lie a handful of shacks, which have inspired artists and outdoor lovers; amid shifting sands and a new policy by the National Park Service, some tenants are now facing eviction; dune dwellers who are devastated.
Nicole Estaphan speaks to professionals who moonlight; a state legislator who plays the villain in a professional wrestling league; Dr. Shira Doron is a contributor on WCVB, and the lead singer in a rock band; a firefighter and a professional potter.
New England is home to 600 vineyards and countless stories of winemakers and innovators; Shayna boards a renovated school bus for a wine tour along the North Shore; a pop-up wine bar in an old shipping container; Connecticut's official Wine Trail.
From chicken coop and oyster bed to restaurant tabletop; Shayna Seymour visits Langwater Farm, which supplies The Farmer's Daughter in Easton; for lunch it's Red Apple Farm in Phillipston; the Wellfleet Farmer's Market and Lucky Lips Oysters.
Riding on two wheels; in South County, Ted hits the local bike path, stops by a bike-themed restaurant, and visits an indoor ramp room.; Erika takes a look at Boston's big bike lane expansion, and a new plan to reduce traffic congestion with e-bikes.
Finding out the when and where of local wind projects, talking to experts about why Massachusetts is considered the Saudi Arabia of offshore wind; New Bedford is investing big-time in the blue economy; meet some critics.
Brett Hawkes' journey of discovery took him from the North Shore of Mass to Northern France, to get to know his grandfather; a couple on a mission to restore a Jewish cemetery in Poland; a mother and son on a mission to help revive a community.
Vermonters whose homes, businesses, and communities were devastated by floods; from Barre, Montpelier, and Ludlow, Vt., hear their stories - and their optimism about the future (leaf peepers welcome); farmers whose crops were wiped out.
A look at some of Ted's (and Chronicle's) favorite stops for corned beef hash, pancakes - even, yes, a grilled donut; from Bennington, Vt. (the Blue Benn) to Lewiston, Maine (Rolly's) and many more in between, we're digging into diner life.
New England Revolution captain Carles Gil and Damian Rivera; Colombian specialties in Lowell and Mexican in Cambridge; a local party planner, a giant on the fashion scene, as well as longtime journalist and community activist, Jose Massó.
Nicole Estaphan meets people who are teaching, creating, and healing with methods that are a bit unorthodox; kindergarteners who spend school days outdoors; an artist's work is based on mathematical equations; road trips in a box.
Students and educators who are exploring new ground: from homeschooling alternatives that grew out of the pandemic, to the rising demand for vocational education, to a program wooing older students back to college.
People who are working in different ways to honor the past; in Plymouth, we meet volunteers stitching together an intricate tapestry of town history; in Milton, we learn about the unheralded individuals who kept the mansion running for decades.
Fall is fair season in New England, Shayna Seymour hits one of the oldest - the Topsfield Fair: from the giant pumpkin contest to the midway rides, livestock, live entertainment, and outrageous fair food, Shayna takes in the sights and sounds.
Anthony Everett goes to Maine's scenic St. George Peninsula; in Port Clyde, get the history of a lighthouse saved by local volunteers and a labor of love; in Owls Head, Anthony takes to the skies in a bi-plane and catches a ride in a Rolls Royce.
Cheese makers, educators, artisans: Erika Tarantal goes elbow-deep to make mozzarella during a visit to Narragansett Creamery, meet the goats at Valley View Farm; Charcuterie boards are all the rage, Shayna Seymour learns the true art of assembly.
Getting in the mood for Halloween with a little history on how it got to where it is today; haunts in Salem; some of Boston's haunted spots, including the Boston Common; Ted takes a trip with paranormal investigators aboard an allegedly haunted ship.
Stunning vistas, rich culture, and community connections along the Mohawk Trail in western Massachusetts; views from the Blue Vista Motor Lodge in Florida (Mass.!); in Shelburne Falls, stop by the Bridge of Flowers.
Local eateries that are finding a second life; Boston's Fenway neighborhood heralds the return of Eastern Standard; a North End restaurant pioneer returns to a spot he once left behind; Stella is seeing a revival in Newton.
No matter the neighborhood, find things to do, see, and eat; in Boston (Allston, the Seaport, Beacon Hill), Cambridge, and Somerville; a giant supper club and an intimate oyster bar; shop for books and edible goodies; and rock out at a music venue.
Anthony Everett in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and the nearby Grand Tetons; a trail ride on horseback at a dude ranch; the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar; brothers who make action sports films; a snow-filled (yes, snow-filled) October mountain climb.
Shayna Seymour is backstage and onstage at Disney's "Frozen"; on the 17th floor at Boston's newest luxury hotel, Raffles; tips on whipping up desserts from the author of a new cookbook; the new Fashioned by Sargent exhibit; Converse kicks.
Shayna Seymour heads to York, Maine to experience a slice of summertime haven at the height of fall; Nicole Estaphan is in Franklin, N.H., at a whitewater park; Erika Tarantal is off to the "Quiet Corner" of Connecticut.
Maria Stephanos visits the childhood home of Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez in the Dominican Republic; The Pedro Martinez Foundation is at work on the island, as well as in Mass, offering opportunities to kids and families that go beyond baseball.
Shayna Seymour heads north to the charming town of Stowe, nestled at the foot of Mount Mansfield, where she explores bucolic farms, a network of mountain biking trails, & shares a brew on the Vermont Beer Trail with a member of the Von Trapp family.
The Bruins have begun their 100th season, and from team ownership to players and fans, we are hitting the ice; Ted Reinstein sits down with the team's longest-serving employee, Johnny Bucyk; Nicole Estaphan chats with John and Matt Grzelcyk.
Shayna Seymour & Erika Tarantal are curious about food competitions in New England; from Rhode Island to New Hampshire to Cape Cod, Erika and Shayna flex their competitive muscles, coached by competitive eater Geoff Esper and take on the challenges.
Ted Reinstein shares the autumn beauty of Grafton County, NH; how "The Notch" was once saved from development, and exploring scenic views along the Cross-New Hampshire Adventure Trail; it's been 20 years since the Old Man in the Mountain crumbled.
Flash back to 1987 when it was "Big Apple or Bust" for the Chronicle crew; Mary Richardson took to the skies, Peter Mehegan hit the highway, and Mike Barnicle boarded the train: who hit New York City's Plaza Hotel first?
Stories of local makers and entrepreneurs; a glittering, nature-inspired shop in Lynn; giving "green" is common for the holidays, but why not plants instead of cash; a retired art teacher making dresses from salvaged fabrics.
Artists connecting with their communities through murals, movement, and music; sculptor Wen-ti Tsen; artist Daniel Callahan uses face paint to celebrate cultural diversity; the "Haus of Glitter" performance lab.
The Bay State "Meds" - Medford, Medway, and Medfield; an Italian restaurant in Medford; the Chevalier Theater is a testament to the community; in Medway, a farm and a park; Medfield finds a former state hospital turned arts destination.
Celebrating big milestones in the music world; Anthony is in Norwell, where the cymbal company Zildjian is celebrating an astonishing 400 years; Shayna travels through 50 years of hip-hop at UMass Boston's Healey Library.
Ruth Pointer is living in a tiny town in central Mass; visit this her at her home, and meet others who are also shining bright in their golden years. Nicole meets the Pom-tastics cheerleading squad and checks in with a 100-year-old shop owner.
See the lights, hear the music, and spread the joy of the season; Erika Tarantal meets a woman whose job is spreading holiday cheer; members of the team who stage the acclaimed Black Nativity; the luminaria at LaSalette Shrine; Jennifer Hudson.
Nicole Estaphan concentrates on "custom"; she meets the family behind the only New England outpost of Duck Donuts; at Parlor Skis, customers can actually build their own skis, by hand; a Cape Cod artist who crafts custom paper flowers.
Anthony's favorite stories include an epic trip to the Mohonk Mountain House, he also heads out On the Water to meet a Ukrainian rower finding solace here in New England, a local company powering the electric future of boating, and a nod to the past.
Shayna's favorite stories include a trip back to the Bahamas, she hangs out with Olaf and gets a backstage pass to Broadway in Boston's "Frozen"; she heads to the coast to mingle with some puffins; a trip to the Topsfield Fair.
Ted's favorite stories include heading back out onto the Main Streets and Back Roads of New England, the inspiring story of a man who came back from the brink of addiction to summit Monadnock 17 times - in 24 hours, he sits down at a legendary diner.
Nicole's favorite stories include a look at color, hunting for oysters and their history, becoming a mermaid, and personal stories of heart disease.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.