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Biden to announce new steps in coronavirus fight as Omicron fuels infections

December 21, 2021 Voice of America

With the number of new reported coronavirus cases double what they were two months ago, and with the highly transmissible omicron variant accounting for nearly three-fourths of cases in the United States, President Joe Biden is scheduled to give an address Tuesday highlighting the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations and new steps his government is taking to combat the pandemic.

New Jersey lawmakers sign off on legislation to establish a permanent firefighter museum

December 20, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Assembly signed off on a bill to establish a permanent New Jersey museum and memorial honoring the history and sacrifice of firefighters.

Travel News & Notes for Sunday, December 19, 2021

December 19, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at some of the travel-related headlines for Sunday, December 19, 2021.

Officials break ground on $1.5 billion modernization project of JFK airport’s Terminal 4

December 19, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Last week, officials broke ground on a $1.5 billion privately financed expansion and modernization of Terminal 4 at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Atlanta Braves costs keep rising for Cobb County taxpayers

December 14, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Cobb County has allocated another $105,000 in tax dollars to help pay for the Atlanta Braves to host the World Series.

Want to have fun on New Year’s Eve? Try one of these cities

December 14, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Is it really a shock this is the best city to celebrate New Year’s Eve?

Task force recommends Smyrna demolish Aunt Fanny’s Cabin

December 14, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

A task force has recommended the city demolish or otherwise rid itself of a former sharecropper’s that served as an “Old South” themed restaurant during the 20th century.

California resurrects statewide indoor mask mandate

December 13, 2021 The Center Square

California will implement a statewide universal masking mandate starting Wednesday as COVID-19 case rates remain on the rise in various regions across the state, Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced Monday.

Lawmakers introducing legislation to stop New Jersey toll hikes

December 13, 2021 Todd DeFeo

Lawmakers plan to push legislation to stop toll hikes on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway.

Bill would increase penalty for assaulting transit employees in New Jersey

December 13, 2021 Todd DeFeo

The New Jersey Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities has advanced legislation to increase the penalty for anyone who assaults a bus operator or passenger railroad employee in the state.