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Report looks at which airports have the longest and shortest walking distances

November 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

With Thanksgiving and the holiday travel season approaching, KURU Footwear has released a report detailing the longest and shortest airport walking distances in the United States.

Pennsylvania poll finds inflation a top issue

October 10, 2024 Community News

A new poll of Pennsylvania registered voters found inflation and rising costs are top concerns and elections for federal and state executive offices are up for grabs as Election Day inches closer.

Analysis: These attractions rank high for wait time complaints

September 18, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

A new study has pinpointed the top tourist attractions worldwide where long lines are most common, suggesting which spots travelers might want to skip on their next trip.

Philadelphia planning for its big year in 2026

November 21, 2023 The Center Square

Philadelphia anticipates a landmark events calendar in 2026 as the city prepares for both the FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th anniversary celebration.

Bill would protect Pennsylvania monuments from vandalism

September 27, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

A proposed bill in the Pennsylvania Senate would protect monuments from vandalism. Senate Bill 1321 was recently assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Lawmakers introduce bill to hold rioters responsible for destruction

September 18, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

A group of Republican lawmakers introduced a bill to hold rioters responsible for destruction nationwide.

History of the Liberty Bell: A conglomeration of fact and folklore

May 18, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Of all the nation’s symbols, none may be as enduring as the Liberty Bell. But the bell, a Philadelphia institution for two-and-a-half centuries, is as much — if not more — fiction and folklore as it is a fact.

Governors send letter in support of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

October 17, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Governors from several states, including Ohio and Illinois, sent a letter to members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources in support of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act.

Museum of the American Revolution to open in April 2017

July 6, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

The new Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia is set to open its doors on April 19.

Party here this St. Patrick’s Day

March 9, 2016 The Travel Trolley

St. Patrick’s Day is upon us. That means it’s time to dye beers and rivers green.