Articles by Todd DeFeo

About Todd DeFeo

Todd DeFeo loves to travel anywhere, anytime, taking pictures and notes. An award-winning reporter, Todd revels in the experience and the fact that every place has a story to tell. He is the owner of The DeFeo Groupe and also edits Express Telegraph and Railfanning.org.

Views from the Magic Kingdom, Dec. 28, 2020

December 28, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World are in full holiday swing.

FRA certifies NJ Transit’s Positive Train Control system

December 21, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has certified NJ Transit’s Positive Train Control (PTC) system about a month after the agency expressed concerns about whether the commuter railroad would meet the end of year deadline.

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

New Jersey has some of the worst urban road conditions despite spending, report finds

December 19, 2020 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey has one of the highest spends per lane mile, but the Garden State still has some of the worst urban road conditions in the country.

New Jersey announces new restrictions on indoor sports and outdoor gatherings

November 30, 2020 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey is banning indoor youth and adult sports starting Saturday and launching new restrictions on outdoor gatherings, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.

In the COVID era, take a moment to enjoy the local surroundings

November 17, 2020 Todd DeFeo

When it comes to the COVID-19-mandated lock downs, the idea of traveling seems like a foreign concept.

New Jersey governor announces new size restrictions for gatherings

November 16, 2020 Todd DeFeo

New Jersey is restricting the size of gatherings in the Garden State in a bid to squash a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases.

Taking a moment to enjoy the sunset

November 15, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Just taking a moment to enjoy the sunset, something you can see every once in awhile if you take the time. Sometimes we forget to take the time to stop and take notice.

The historic swing bridge over the Cumberland River in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Feds chip in for rehab of historic Tennessee railroad bridge

October 22, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has allocated up to $2.2 million to help rehabilitate and automate a historic railroad bridge over the Cumberland River in Clarksville.

Mingle with the chief executives at Rapid City’s ‘City of Presidents’

October 12, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The City of Presidents is one of the more unique public art installations anywhere in the world.

Consider these items when packing for your next trip

September 23, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Packing for a trip can be a frustrating experience, or sometimes, people don’t put much thought into it. Here are a few ideas for items to pack on your next trip.