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.

American-trained pilots might have avoided 737 MAX crashes, Congressman suggests

May 15, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

American-trained pilots “would have successfully handled the situation” that led to a pair of fatal crashes involving the Boeing 737 Max.

Ohio considering bill to ban towing companies from hiring spotters

May 14, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

State lawmakers in Ohio are considering a bill that would make it illegal for towing companies to employ a spotter.

Washington state passes new laws for short-term rentals

May 10, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

A new law in Washington state requires short-term rentals to register with the state Department of Revenue and collect and remit all taxes.

Late flight arrivals on the rise so far in 2019, analysis shows

May 8, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Airline operations are up in 2019, but so too is the number of late arrivals, an analysis of federal data reveals.

Lyft opposes proposed sales tax on transportation network companies in Ohio

May 6, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

A proposed sales tax on transportation network companies in Ohio would have a deleterious — and potentially dangerous — effect, Lyft told members of the Ohio House Committee in a letter.

Fatalities remain high on Georgia roads, stats show

May 5, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia roads remain deadly, but the trend may be moving in a better direction.

Aviation group wants Ohio lawmakers to fund grants to attract more flights

May 3, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio could attract more air service if it allocates $15 million to an air service development grant fund, a representative of an aviation association said.

Disney bans smoking at its theme parks

May 1, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Guests can no longer smoke inside Disney theme parks under new rules aimed at improving the guest experience that take into effect today.

Old St Paul’s in Wellington, New Zealand, to close for repairs

April 29, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

A famous church in Wellington, New Zealand, is about to undergo work to repair damage sustained during a recent earthquake.

Trump declares National Park Week, encourages Americans to celebrate by visiting a national park

April 23, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

“I encourage all Americans to celebrate by visiting our national parks and learning more about the natural, cultural, and historical heritage that belongs to each and every citizen of the United States of America,” the president said in a proclamation.