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.

Atlanta History Center marks 100 years of preserving the city’s history

July 8, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Atlanta History Center, and the city council has passed a resolution to commemorate the milestone.

Anko van der Werff to leave SAS at the beginning of 2027

July 8, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

SAS President & CEO Anko van der Werff will leave the company at the beginning of 2027 and will assume the position of chief executive officer of Air Canada.

Reports: Two arrested for climbing Empire State Building

July 1, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

The arrest of two people who climbed to the top of New York City’s Empire State Building raises a host of questions.

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.