December 2020 - Page 2 of 3 - Sightseers' Delight

TSA screening numbers show how much COVID has impacted air travel

December 23, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

About a third as many people have passed through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints during the first three weeks of December as did a year ago.

U.S. considering mandating travelers from Britain prove negative COVID test

December 22, 2020 Voice of America

U.S. officials are considering a requirement for all travelers from Britain to offer proof they have tested negative for COVID-19.

FRA certifies NJ Transit’s Positive Train Control system

December 21, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has certified NJ Transit’s Positive Train Control (PTC) system about a month after the agency expressed concerns about whether the commuter railroad would meet the end of year deadline.

Walt Disney World undertaking multi-year overhaul of EPCOT

December 21, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

“Over the next several years, the Walt Disney World Resort theme park will live up to that promise in a whole new way as it continues the biggest transformation of any Disney park in history, bringing the next generation of immersive storytelling to life through a plethora of new attractions and experiences,” the resort said in a news release.

Up in smoke: Bill aims to change taxes on cigars sold in New Jersey

December 21, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

A New Jersey lawmaker wants to extinguish an advantage Pennsylvania has over the Garden State regarding cigar sales.

Smyrna, Ga., officials looking to revamp license requirements for home-based businesses

December 20, 2020 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Officials in Smyrna, Ga., are weighing changes to their licensing requirements for home-based businesses.

Britain Imposes Tougher Coronavirus Lockdown Measures

December 19, 2020 Voice of America

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed new coronavirus lockdown measures in England Saturday, reversing initial plans to ease restrictions during the holiday season after a new strain of the coronavirus was detected in the country.

A view of the sign for The Metuchen Inn, a popular eatery in Metuchen, N.J., in October 2017.

New Jersey has some of the worst urban road conditions despite spending, report finds

December 19, 2020 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey has one of the highest spends per lane mile, but the Garden State still has some of the worst urban road conditions in the country.

Two killed, three injured in New Zealand helicopter crash

December 14, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand police confirmed two people have died in a helicopter crash near the Kekerengu Rivermouth, north of Kaikoura.

Police arrest man following ‘serious incident’ at Auckland bar

December 8, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Cops arrested a 25-year-old man following “a serious incident” at Dr Rudi’s Rooftop bar in downtown Auckland.