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.

Georgia bill would increase penalties for sanctuary cities

January 29, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Sen. Blake Tillery, R–Vidalia, introduced legislation increasing penalties for sanctuary cities in Georgia.

Ohio bills would honor Rutherford B. Hayes Day, Wright Flyer III

January 27, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio lawmakers could show some love for the state’s history.

Is it time to reconsider travel plans to New York City?

January 27, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

New York City has always been a popular destination for domestic and international travelers, but are recent headlines about crime rates making some travelers rethink their plans?

Dr Pepper Museum sees record-breaking number of visitors in 2024

January 23, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Dr Pepper Museum in Waco, Texas, had a historic year in 2024, with a record-breaking 256,796 paid visitors.

Trump signs executive order to release JFK, RFK, MLK assassination records

January 23, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to publicly release records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Congress sends Laken Riley Act to Trump

January 23, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Congress has passed the Laken Riley Act and sent the measure to President Donald Trump for his

Georgia lawmaker unveils updates to Georgia State Capitol Martin Luther King Jr. display

January 22, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

On Friday, Jan. 17, Georgia Sen. Emanuel Jones, D–Decatur, unveiled updates to the Martin Luther King Jr. display on the fourth floor of the Georgia State Capitol.

Atlanta officials report safe weekend even with college football national championship

January 22, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Atlanta city officials say a successful and safe weekend that included the college football national championship is a testament to their planning and execution.

Trump to FAA: Immediately return to non-discriminatory, merit-based hiring

January 21, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

President Donald Trump released a memo stating that the Department of Transportation secretary and the Federal Aviation Administration administrator should immediately return to non-discriminatory, merit-based hiring.

What’s the point? Assemblyman blasts NJ governor for late flag decision

January 21, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

While New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy issued a statement just before 6 p.m. Monday, an hour after sunset, that flags would be raised “for the remainder of Inauguration Day,” Assemblyman Brian Bergen, R-Morris, said the governor shouldn’t have bothered at that point.