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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.

Department of the Interior to nominate the Okefenokee to the World Heritage List

December 21, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The U.S. Department of the Interior plans to nominate the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge for the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Trump nominates Tilman Fertitta as the United States ambassador to Italy.

December 21, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Tilman J. Fertitta as the United States ambassador to Italy.

Smyrna closes on deal to buy downtown church

December 21, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The city of Smyrna has closed on its $15.8 million deal to buy the nine-acre Smyrna First Baptist Church property in the heart of the city.

Two killed, dozens injured after motorists drives through Christmas market

December 20, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Two people were killed after a motorist drove through a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg.

New gangways installed for Georgia’s Sapelo Island Ferry Service

December 20, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia Department of Natural Resources contractor installed two new gangways for the ferry service to and from Sapelo Island this week.

Support small businesses this Christmas

December 20, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Shoppers and travelers have an opportunity to support small and local businesses this Christmas and holiday season.

New Jersey Assembly calls for federal probe of drones

December 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey General Assembly adopted a resolution urging the federal government to launch a comprehensive investigation into the increasing number of unidentified drones reported in New Jersey airspace.

New Jersey Senate advances legislation to improving street, traffic safety

December 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate passed legislation establishing the “New Jersey Target Zero Commission” to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2040.

Dreaming of a white Christmas?

December 18, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

More towns and cities across the United States are expected to experience a white Christmas this year compared to 2023, AccuWeather long-range experts say.

McMaster proposes I-77 Exit 90 feasibility study

December 18, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster unveiled a $2 million executive budget proposal to fund a feasibility study for designing and constructing a reimagined I-77 Exit 90.