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.

Hurricane Helene: Live Coverage (September 2024)

September 26, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Please check back as this page will be updated throughout the hurricane.

Interior department announces $254 million for local parks

September 25, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Department of the Interior plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on local parks, saying it is the single largest grant investment ever from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

Reports: NYC Mayor Adams indicted on federal charges

September 25, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

A federal grand jury has indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams on criminal charges, The New York Times and other media reported.

Hurricane Helene updates for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25

September 25, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Here are the latest details on Hurricane Helene, which AccuWeather experts now say could intensify to a Category 4 hurricane.

First phase of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s Concourse D widening completed

September 25, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Earlier this month, workers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport completed Phase 1 of ATL’s Concourse D Widening Project.

Hurricane Helene updates for 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25

September 25, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Here are the latest details on Hurricane Helene, which AccuWeather experts now say could intensify to a Category 4 hurricane

Report: Southwest to cut Atlanta staffing

September 25, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Southwest Airlines plans to reduce its service in Atlanta next year, CNBC reported.

AccuWeather: Helene to bring major storm surge, damaging wind to Florida Gulf Coast

September 25, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

People along the upper Gulf Coast region of Florida have less than 48 hours to prepare for life-threatening storm surges, destructive winds, flooding and spin-up tornadoes embedded in tropical rainbands, according to AccuWeather meteorologists.

Georgia city forms task force to tackle homelessness

September 24, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Homelessness has been growing in cities nationwide, and now, one Georgia city has formed a task force to tackle the subject.

Feds announce $290 million for Charlotte runway project

September 24, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The federal government announced $290 million in Airport Improvement Program funding for Charlotte Douglas International Airport.