October 2017 - Sightseers' Delight

History repeats itself: Richard Nixon’s take on the media 27 years ago

October 30, 2017 Todd DeFeo

There is much discussion today about the role of the media in American society, particularly given the notion of so-called “fake news.”

Visit one of these cities this Halloween

October 24, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Looking for somewhere to travel this Halloween?

Who do New Yorkers think should pay to fund subway repairs?

October 24, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Registered voters in New York City have an idea for who should pay for subway repairs, a new poll reveals.

Carter: Never looked at Confederate monuments as racist

October 23, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

In an interview with The New York Times, former President Jimmy Carter said he doesn’t look at such memorials as being racist. But, he does understand why many oppose them.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Taking in Springfield, Illinois: From Honest Abe to corn dogs

October 21, 2017 Todd DeFeo

One could be forgiven for thinking Abraham Lincoln is responsible for anything and everything that ever happened here.

Georgia transportation museum plans special seasonal events this fall

October 20, 2017 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

An Atlanta area transportation museum will celebrate the season with special events.

Georgia Tech, State square off for hurricane relief

October 19, 2017 Express Telegraph

The men’s basketball teams at Georgia Tech and Georgia State are partnering to raise money to benefit the ongoing hurricane relief effort.

More people taking Uber than yellow cabs in New York City

October 17, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

More people in New York City are taking an Uber than a yellow cab, an analysis by The New York Times revealed.

InselAir: Airline’s McDonnell Douglas aircraft have been certified

October 17, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

InselAir said it has met all of the regulatory requirements for the certification of its McDonnell Douglas aircraft.

Five inducted into International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame

October 17, 2017 Special to Express Telegraph

The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame has inducted five towing industry veterans into its Hall of Fame.