Politics & Government
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Rules That Christopher Columbus Statue At Marconi Plaza Will Remain Boxed Up
Mayor Jim Kenney released a statement on Twitter that he's grateful the court took the time to review the important matter.
October 10, 2021
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Christopher Columbus Statue at Marconi Plaza will remain boxed up, Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court announced Saturday night. After a judge ordered Philadelphia officials to remove the box Friday, but the Pennsylvania court ruled in favor of the city’s appeal.
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BREAKING: Another twist in the legal standoff to “unbox” the Columbus statue in South Philly. A short time ago, Pa.’s Commonwealth Court granted the city’s emergency application which now reverses a lower court decision to uncover. The statue will remain boxed up.
A Columbus Day Parade is scheduled for Sunday, which will end at Marconi Plaza in South Philadelphia.
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