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.

New Zealand Police announce new base for Auckland CBD

November 25, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand Police have today announced a new Police Base on Federal Street in Auckland’s Central Business District.

Georgia certifies 2024 presidential election results

November 22, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger certified the results of the 2024 Presidential Election today following county certification and two post-election audits.

New Jersey Turnpike Authority approves 3% toll Garden State Parkway, Turnpike increase

November 22, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority on Tuesday approved its $2.7 billion budget, which includes a 3% toll increase on both the Garden State Parkway and Turnpike, the fifth increase in four years.

Incoming Michigan House speaker floats plan to fix roads

November 22, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Michigan House Speaker-elect Matt Hall has warned that Michigan’s road funding faces a crisis in 2026 and proposes an annual increase of $2.7 billion for infrastructure.

Atlanta council signs off on additional Atlanta Public Safety Training Center security costs

November 22, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Atlanta City Council ultimately approved an additional $1.7 million to cover security costs for the soon-to-open Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.

Trump names Pam Bondi to serve as attorney general after Gaetz withdrawal

November 21, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

President-elect Donald Trump will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to serve as attorney general after former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, withdrew his name from consideration.

Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral to reopen in December

November 21, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral is set to reopen next month, five years after a devastating fire nearly destroyed the world-famous Catholic cathedral.

Denison University to overhaul historic Doane Administration Building

November 21, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Denison University will soon break ground on a new center that will integrate the liberal arts and data sciences.

Marking 60 years of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

November 21, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened 60 years ago today, on Nov. 21, 1964, connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn.

American Airlines: Technology will streamline the boarding process

November 20, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

American Airlines is rolling out enhanced boarding technology to over 100 U.S. airports after successful trials.