December 2021 - Sightseers' Delight

New Zealand Police say they are pleased with New Year’s Eve celebrations

December 31, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand Police say they are are pleased with the behaviour of revellers across the country following a busy New Year’s Eve.

Atlanta area officials panic and cancel events, citing omicron COVID variant

December 29, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Atlanta has canceled its New Year’s Eve Peach Drop as officials panic over the number of COVID-19 cases and specifically the Omicron variant of the virus.

Amid the celebrations, the holiday season can be difficult for some

December 29, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Christmas and New Year’s period is certainly a time for celebrating. But for many struggling with addition, it can be a difficult time.

Illinois State Museum launches Route 66 collecting initiative

December 29, 2021 The Center Square

The Illinois State Museum announced Tuesday its Route 66 collecting initiative, which is focused on expanding the institution’s holdings of related historic objects ahead of 2026 exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road.

Sens. Marshall, Ernst, Feinstein, Gillibrand: The world deserves a thorough review of the pandemic; Congress must set up a COVID-19 commission

December 28, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The pandemic has dramatically altered our society, economy and public health systems, creating an imperative to do everything in our power to prevent and prepare for a future crisis. One key step in preventing another pandemic is getting to the root of how this one originated.

Model train event returns to Kennesaw’s Southern Museum in January

December 27, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

A popular model train event is returning to the Southern Museum in January.

UPDATE: More than 950 U.S. flights canceled Monday after challenging holiday weekend

December 27, 2021 The Center Square

Monday began with thousands of more flight cancellations globally and nearly 5,000 delays as airlines continued to struggle with staffing issues during this holiday travel season.

More than 850 U.S. flights canceled Monday after challenging holiday weekend

December 27, 2021 The Center Square

Monday began with thousands of more flight cancellations globally and nearly 5,000 delays as airlines continued to struggle with staffing issues during this holiday travel season.

MTA moving forward with $2.87 billion Penn Station Access Project

December 24, 2021 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is proceeding with a $2.87 billion project to bring Metro-North trains from the Bronx, Westchester and Connecticut into Manhattan’s Penn Station.

Hundreds of Christmas Eve flights canceled in U.S. as omicron variant impacts industry

December 24, 2021 The Center Square

A surge in COVID-19 cases among airline workers led to more than 500 canceled flights across the U.S. and over 2,000 worldwide.