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About Sightseers’ Delight

Sightseers’ Delight started publishing in June 2016. The site, published by The DeFeo Groupe, collects and curates content about places where historical events large and small happened. The site builds off the legacy of The Travel Trolley, which launched in June 2009. The site aimed to be a virtual version of the trolley tours offered in so many cities.

Ohio lawmakers send anti-DEI measure to governor

March 27, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio lawmakers have sent a bill to Gov. Mike DeWine to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at state colleges and universities.

Georgia lawmakers reintroduce bill to establish Ocmulgee Mounds as Georgia’s First National Park & Preserve

March 26, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A group of federal lawmakers from Georgia have reintroduced their bipartisan legislation to establish the Peach State’s first National Park and Preserve.

Georgia lawmakers advance bill to promote Savannah’s music scene

March 25, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia House of Representatives has advanced a measure to establish the Savannah Music Commission to promote Savannah’s music scene and benefit the local entertainment and music industry.

FEMA approves South Carolina’s request for fire grant

March 24, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved South Carolina’s request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant to support efforts to contain the Table Rock Fire in Pickens County and the Persimmon Ridge Fire in Greenville County, Gov. Henry McMaster said.

South Carolina governor declares state of emergency for Table Rock Fire

March 23, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

South Carolina Gov Henry McMaster has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency to support South Carolina’s ongoing response to the Table Rock Fire in Pickens County.

UK officials to probe Heathrow power outage

March 22, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The United Kingdom’s Energy Secretary has commissioned the independent National Energy System Operator to urgently investigate the power outage that affected Heathrow Airport and the surrounding area. Working with Ofgem, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is using Energy Act powers to launch the investigation. The move follows yesterday’s action to restore power to all affected customers. NESO’s investigation will support efforts to build a clear picture of the circumstances surrounding this incident and the UK’s energy resilience

Overhaul of Picton’s London Quay expected to start soon

March 21, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Picton’s London Quay could soon be upgraded.

Bill would designate ‘Rutherford B. Hayes Day’ in Ohio

March 19, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Ohio Senate recently passed a bill to designate the fourth day of October as “Rutherford B. Hayes Day.”

Congressman pens letter defending Georgia’s recreational fishing industry against burdensome rule

March 19, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, R-Georgia, penned a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick voicing concern that a Biden-era proposed rule from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration limiting recreational fishing for several species, including red snapper, will have devastating effects on coastal Georgia’s economy.

Why New Zealand visitors should watch ‘Pork Pie’

March 19, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

It’s probably fair to say that most visitors to New Zealand aren’t thinking about the country’s cinematic history aside from perhaps “The Lord of the Rings.”