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.

Bob Dylan Center acquires newly discovered early Dylan recordings

November 16, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has acquired a trove of early Bob Dylan recordings and one-of-a-kind tapes, journals, books and historical elements.

Photos from the Smyrna, Georgia, Birthday Celebration

November 16, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Gin Blossoms & Sister Hazel headlined the Smyrna, Georgia, Birthday Celebration.

New Jersey Senate committee advances legislation to promote awareness, appreciation of Black history in the state

November 15, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Under S-3727, the Division of Travel and Tourism would establish a Black Heritage Trail and create the New Jersey Black Cultural Heritage Commission.

Southern Spirits returns to the Southern Museum on November 19

November 4, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum will host Southern Spirits from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on November 19.

FAA proposes longer rest period between shifts for flight attendants

October 23, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a regulation to mandate flight attendants have a longer rest period between shifts.

New Zealand police charge two with organizing, attending mass gatherings in Auckland

October 20, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand police have taken additional action to investigate mass gatherings held at the Auckland Domain earlier this month.

New Jersey Republican lawmakers push to keep Columbus Day a federal and state holiday

October 7, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Republican lawmakers in New Jersey want to make sure Columbus Day remains a federal and state holiday. The day, observed on Oct. 11 this year, is an annual celebration of Italian American heritage.

New Jersey governor signs bill supporting state’s craft breweries

September 24, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law legislation aimed at bolstering the state’s growing craft brewery industry.

Feds handing out millions in airport ‘improvement’ grants

September 21, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded more than $431.8 million in grants to upgrade airports across the United States.

TSA increases penalties on travelers who violate the federal mask mandate

September 10, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Mask up or pay up! The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will increase penalties on travelers who violate the federal mask mandate at airports and on public transportation, commercial aircraft, passenger railroads and intercity buses.