WQLN Chronicles

WQLN Chronicles Erie, PA's local historical docuseries brought to you by WQLN/PBS. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KCR77Rqvb91l3u54KUa6a3yv2ikQefm

07/03/2026

Two Parallel Societies: The Story of the Erie Pontiacs

The Erie Pontiacs grew out of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church and the Glenwood League, at a time when Black players weren't allowed to play alongside white teams. "We always have to start our own." The team became one of the most influential Black baseball team in the region, featuring standout player Sam Jethroe.
Their legacy lives on in community memory — even though there's only one monument honoring their history.

07/01/2026

Breaking up Standard Oil only made Rockefeller richer

06/29/2026

Your Childhood Was Public Television

For generations, PBS shows like Sesame Street, Arthur, Wishbone, and The Electric Company were more than entertainment — they were a defining part of childhood.

06/27/2026

The Illusion That Captivated Audiences for Decades

the "Miser's Dream" routine dazzled audiences with something simple: a magician producing silver coins after silver coins seemingly out of thin air.

06/27/2026

Home

06/25/2026

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars, to change the world.” - Harriet Tubman

06/25/2026

"You've made this day a special day, just by your being you." - Fred Rogers

06/24/2026

How Standard Oil's Secret Rates Divided an Industry

Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company secured preferential rates from the South Improvement Railroad, inciting protests from independent oil producers.

Stream the full Episode on WQLN PBS Youtube

06/19/2026

Go build your own neighborhood. And so we did.



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06/18/2026

TV's Dark Side

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