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.

New Zealand surprises and delights

November 6, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Aotearoa has an incredible way of surprising and inspiring. Every turn seems to lead to a more stunning vista. I could sit and stare at this view forever.

That time Atlanta defeated Smyrna in baseball

September 30, 2019 Todd DeFeo

With the baseball season heading to the playoffs, we thought it would be fun to look back at baseball in the Jonquil City.

Iconic Cornhenge celebrates 25 years

September 29, 2019 Todd DeFeo

One of Ohio’s most iconic roadside attractions is celebrating 25 years.

Where have all the cabeese gone?

September 9, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Even people who know nothing about railroads are familiar with the caboose.

Community residents confront Sterigenics over ethylene oxide emissions

July 31, 2019 Todd DeFeo

An Illinois company that sterilizes medical equipment claims it releases about 200 pounds of ethylene oxide emissions per year, but as recently as 2015, the company released about 3,000 pounds, its president acknowledged.

Sterigenics to meet with community following concerns about ethylene oxide emissions

July 29, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Representatives from an Illinois-based company will meet with Atlanta-area residents and community leaders on Tuesday following reports their Georgia facility emits potentially cancer-causing ethylene oxide (EO) gas.

A tale as old as the printing press: What a 150 year old wreck teaches about the spread of misinformation

July 28, 2019 Todd DeFeo

At the pace news moves today, it is frustrating when inaccurate information makes it into the public square. A wreck 150 years ago shows this is not a new phenomenon.

Heading north from Atlanta to enjoy some peace and quiet

July 8, 2019 Todd DeFeo

From Atlanta’s crowded thoroughfares, it might seem hard to believe there is a place just a short drive away that is steeped in history, offers endless scenic views and is home to a wine scene that is starting to turn heads. But the North Georgia Mountains offer the perfect break from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta.

Mets honor 1969 ‘Miracle’ team

June 30, 2019 Todd DeFeo

The New York Mets on Saturday honored their World 1969 squad, a team that defied the odds to claim the franchise’s first world championship.

Mets rename street in honor of Tom Seaver

June 28, 2019 Todd DeFeo

The New York Mets and the city of New York renamed a stretch of 126th Street between Northern Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue to Seaver Way in honor of Hall of Famer Tom Seaver.