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.

Discovering Toronto: Must-see sights in a vibrant Canadian city

December 31, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Toronto offers diverse attractions, from small history museums to stunning views to culinary delights. Perhaps more than anything, it’s a city of contrasts, blending modern skyscrapers, historic neighborhoods and diverse cultures.

Bill allows Michigan to install automated speed enforcement systems in work zones

December 30, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a measure to permit the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to install automated speed enforcement systems in work zones to penalize speeding motorists.

179 killed in South Korea plane crash

December 29, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

At least 179 people were killed when a plane crashed while trying to land at Muan International Airport in South Korea.

Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100: reports

December 29, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

James Earl “Jimmy” Carter, the nation’s 39th president, elected to one term in the wake of the Watergate scandal, died on Sunday. He was 100.

AAA: Georgia gas price remains unchanged

December 23, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia gas price average continues to hold steady at the pump compared to a week ago.

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.