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.

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.

Survey: Reliable Wi-Fi is essential for travelers

November 20, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

With the holiday season approaching, reliable Wi-Fi is becoming essential for travelers.

Georgia Senate committee to finalize farmland preservation Rreport

November 20, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands will convene its final meeting on Monday, Nov. 25.

Venezuelan national sentenced to life in prison

November 20, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

An Athens-Clarke County judge has sentenced a 26-year-old Venezuelan national to life in prison without the opportunity for parole for the February murder of a nursing student.