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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.

Ohio voters could decide on State Capital Improvement Program

October 9, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio voters could soon have the opportunity to renew the State Capital Improvement Program, which provides funding for local, critical infrastructure projects throughout Ohio.

New Jersey lawmakers look to dissuade travelers from South Carolina, Georgia, citing ‘reproductive service limitations’

October 9, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee approved a measure to establish a system for informing travelers to other states about reproductive service limitations.

Feds probing September collision at Atlanta airport

October 9, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The feds continue to investigate the collision of two planes at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport last month.

New Zealand Police uncover second-largest methamphetamine importation

October 8, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

A joint customs and police operation has swooped on New Zealand’s second-largest importation of methamphetamine, concealed in steel beams.

Kemp extends gas tax suspension in Georgia

October 8, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has extended a suspension of the state’s gas tax.

Attorneys general target TikTok in new actions

October 8, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Attorneys general from several states have filed separate actions against TikTok, claiming the social media site violates state consumer protection laws.

Traffic building as Floridians flee in advance of Hurricane Milton

October 8, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia transportation officials report high traffic volumes on interstate and state routes as Floridians flee Hurricane Milton.

Lawsuit: Extend Georgia’s voter registration deadline

October 8, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit seeking a court order to extend the voter registration deadline as Georgians deal with the impact of Hurricane Helene.

Georgia Supreme Court reinstates Georgia’s six-week abortion ban

October 7, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Supreme Court of Georgia has opted to reinstate the state’s ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

A view of the sign for The Metuchen Inn, a popular eatery in Metuchen, N.J., in October 2017.

New Jersey committee advances bill to allow restaurants to continue outdoor dining

October 7, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee approved a measure to allow restaurants, bars, distilleries, and breweries to continue to operate outdoor service.