COVID-19 Archives - Sightseers' Delight

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

Murphy signs law to send $35 million to New Jersey restaurants

April 12, 2021 The Center Square

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law a bill sending $35 million to restaurants across New Jersey.

Quick Hits: New Jersey news in brief for Friday, April 9

April 9, 2021 The Center Square

Gov. Phil Murphy issued an administrative order clarifying gathering limits for indoor nonprofessional and noncollegiate sports.

The fully vaccinated now may move about the country, CDC says

April 2, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Good news, travelers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says fully vaccinated travelers can travel at low risk to themselves.

Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

Kennesaw Museum Foundation launches new Great Locomotive Railroad Roam

April 1, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation is conducting a socially distanced fundraiser to benefit the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History.

KiwiRail reduces number of South Island trains amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 30, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

KiwiRail is reducing the number of passenger tourist trains it runs on the South Island as New Zealand’s borders remain closed to international visitors.

German tourism officials bullish on a return to tourism

March 29, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

German tourism officials are bullish on a return to tourism in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and hope to start a soft opening this year.

Walt Disney World once again allows park hopping

January 3, 2021 West Center Street

Guests to Walt Disney World can once again hop between parks, but there are a few caveats.

Characters greet guests at the Animal Kingdom, Dec. 29, 2020

December 29, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

While the guest experience at Walt Disney World may be diminished amid the COVID-19 pandemic, tbe parks are doing an admirable job of trotting out characters for guests.

Congress includes money for museums in $2.3 trillion bill

December 23, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Need a few dollars? Just ask Congress; they might send a few billion.

TSA screening numbers show how much COVID has impacted air travel

December 23, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

About a third as many people have passed through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints during the first three weeks of December as did a year ago.