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.

A brief and unofficial history of the Atlanta Fire Ants

May 13, 2019 Todd DeFeo

In the annals of most significant moments in Atlanta’s sports history, Jan. 5, 1994, probably does not register. However, on that day, Roller Hockey International announced a new expansion team would be coming to Atlanta.

Tips to make a Walt Disney World trip a walk in the park

May 12, 2019 Todd DeFeo

A Walt Disney World getaway can often seem as stressful as a job rather than as relaxing as a vacation. But with a few simple and easy tips, it doesn’t have to be.

It is time to start planning the next Mets statue

May 6, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Now that the New York Mets plan to honor Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver with a statue at Citi Field, it is not too early to start debating the next one.

Lessons from working with a bad boss

April 30, 2019 Todd DeFeo

There are lessons to take from every situation, and that includes the difficult ones, not just the good ones. People also mistake people in positions of power as leaders. They can be and sometimes are, but someone with a title is not necessarily a leader.

Heading on vacation? Make sure to prepare your home before you leave

April 30, 2019 Todd DeFeo

When you head out on vacation, one mistake many travelers make is they forget to take precautions at home. Preparing your home for a vacation is an uncomplicated process.

Has a sitting president ever lost his party’s nomination?

April 24, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Shockingly, the answer is yes, and it happened more than once.

Don’t overlook minor league baseball on your next visit to New York City

April 4, 2019 Todd DeFeo

There is so much to see and do in New York City, and indeed, baseball is one of the great attractions in the “City That Never Sleeps.”

Watchdog.org: New plan intends to reshape Ohio’s school funding

March 27, 2019 Todd DeFeo

A bipartisan plan for funding Ohio’s public schools gives more control to local districts and will help develop the state’s students into the workforce of the future, its proponents say.

Ohio Medicaid work requirement waiver sparks hope of increased earnings, fears of healthcare obstacles

March 22, 2019 Todd DeFeo

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ decision to grant Ohio’s work requirement request could boost Medicaid recipients’ earnings, proponents say, while critics say the decision could cost 36,000 Ohioans their access to healthcare.

Watchdog.org: Gov. DeWine unveils ‘budget for Ohio’s future’

March 18, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday unveiled his proposed budget for fiscal years 2020-2021, one he called “a budget for Ohio’s future” containing no tax increase.