Articles by Sightseers’ Delight

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.

Why is this Birmingham, Alabama, intersection the ‘Heaviest Corner on Earth’?

June 30, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The corner of 20th Street and 1st Avenue North in downtown Birmingham seems like any other corner in the city.

Alligator attacks: What do the numbers show?

June 29, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

A 31-year-old woman was reportedly attacked and killed by an alligator Sunday while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River in Seminole County, Florida.

Ohio bill nixes police escorts for some agricultural vehicle, farm equipment moves

June 19, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 630, legislation to update requirements regarding police escorts for agricultural vehicles.

Columbus Zoo unveils plans Wolfe Aquarium

June 19, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The Columbus Zoo today unveiled plans for the John F. Wolfe Aquarium, which will mark the most ambitious project in the organization’s history.

Lockheed Martin’s legacy: How Marietta became America’s hub for military aviation

June 18, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The presence of a major industry doesn’t just change a city’s skyline; it transforms the lives and identity of its community.

Sightseers’ Delight sharpens its focus on the story of place

June 7, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Sightseers’ Delight is refining its editorial approach, doubling down on a point that has been implicit since its launch: understanding place means looking beyond surface-level coverage.

Ohio lawmakers propose legislation to increase safety and awareness for drivers, e-bike riders

June 4, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

As warm weather hits Ohio, conversations are heating up about the surging use of electric bikes, electric motorcycles and other emerging vehicle types appearing in communities across the state.

Ohio House passes bill that creates a defense to nuisance claims

June 4, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The Ohio House passed a measure to establish a clear legal framework for nuisance claims involving racing facilities and racetracks statewide.

Lawmaker proposes bipartisan commission to address local and municipal issues across Ohio

May 29, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Proposed legislation would create a bipartisan commission to address local and municipal issues across Ohio.

Planespotting: Spirit Airlines through the years

May 11, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Now that Spirit Airlines has gone the way of PEOPLExpress, we wanted to take a moment to share some photos of the airline we captured throughout the years.