December 2021 – Page 4 – Sightseers' Delight

Many Americans begrudgingly return to the office full time; most expect mandatory vaccinations

December 8, 2021 North American Precis Syndicate

About one in five employed Americans would like to be able to decide where they work (in office, hybrid or fully remote), while 13% would like their employer to require mostly remote work.

Committee advances bill to increase money for horse racing subsidies

December 7, 2021 Todd DeFeo

The New Jersey Assembly Tourism, Gaming, and the Arts Committee advanced legislation to increase the state’s horse racing purse subsidy budget.

Keep these tips in mind when planning a pet-friendly getaway

December 5, 2021 Family Features Editorial Syndicate

For pet parents, traveling can be tricky, from finding a reliable pet sitter to worrying about your pet’s separation anxiety while you’re gone. To help alleviate some stress, consider a popular alternative: bringing your pet along for the journey.

Cahokia Mounds introduces augmented reality experience

December 4, 2021 The Center Square

After five years of development, Cahokia Mounds is offering a new interpretive experience.

New Jersey casinos see improving revenues

December 4, 2021 Todd DeFeo

Casinos in New Jersey are coming up aces with their revenue collections, which look to be returning to normal following a disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

California unveils $300 million grant program to clean up litter from state’s streets

December 2, 2021 The Center Square

The state is making $300 million in grant funds available to local communities to clean up streets and beautify transit centers and parks.

Biden administration rolls out more COVID measures, says vaccine requirements for domestic flights not ‘off the table’

December 2, 2021 The Center Square

President Joe Biden unveiled a new set of executive actions to address the Omicron variant Thursday, though how serious the threat of the variant will be remains unclear.

Downtown Smyrna, Georgia, redevelopment shines a light on a city in transition

December 2, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

At issue is a $6.5 million project to redevelop the town green, home to the local community center and library. City officials say it is the “biggest change to our downtown since the 1990s.”

Amid the pandemic, why did we forget how to drive?

December 1, 2021 Todd DeFeo

It’s not entirely clear why a pandemic might lead to more bad driving, but some days, taking to the roads seems to be more dangerous than attending a super spreader event without a mask.