July 2021 - Sightseers' Delight

Feds send more than $115.8 million in grants to New Jersey venues

July 28, 2021 The Center Square

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded a $512,339 grant to the Battleship New Jersey museum ship in Camden, the latest in a string of federal dollars going to venues that closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

New York Democrat frustrated with Biden administration over lack of response to Canada’s move to reopen border

July 20, 2021 The Center Square

Canadian officials announced they would welcome fully vaccinated Americans to cross the border starting next month.

Rental car companies across U.S. struggle to replace diminished fleets

July 20, 2021 The Center Square

The country is opening up and travel is increasing, but visitors are finding the rental car landscape a bit empty.

Tennessee tourism tab: $2.5M for airline vouchers

July 10, 2021 The Center Square

On the day Brad Paisley performed before a huge crowd in downtown Nashville to celebrate the Fourth of July, he also joined Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to launch a new tourism campaign, “Tennessee on Me.”

New Jersey’s interstate highways among the country’s busiest and most congested, report finds

July 9, 2021 The Center Square

More than 80% of urban interstate highways in New Jersey are congested during peak hours, the third-highest share in the country, and the state’s traffic volume continues to increase.

Patriotism on full display at Dunwoody Fourth of July parade

July 5, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Patriotism was on full display Monday during Dunwoody’s annual Fourth of July parade.

Gas prices hit seven-year high ahead of July 4 weekend

July 1, 2021 The Center Square

As Americans prepare to hit the road for Independence Day weekend, gas prices hit a seven-year high.