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A judge ordered the Christopher Columbus statue at Marconi Plaza to be uncovered as the city appeals the ruling. The city says it believes it is in the best interest and public safety of all Philadelphians that the statue remains secured in its box

The plywood box surrounding the Columbus statue in Philadelphia was placed to protect the statue from potential vandalism.

The city, which has fought to remove the statue completely from a plaza in South Philadelphia, said Friday afternoon that it would not remove the wooden box...

Pennsylvania has begun sending out mail ballots for next month’s election, where voters will elect a slew of new judges who will play key roles in shaping policy for at least the next decade on three statewide appellate courts.

Last summer, I spent a few days standing in front of the Columbus statute at Marconi Plaza in South Philly.

Last summer, I spent a few days standing in front of the Columbus statute at Marconi Plaza in South Philly.

PHILADELPHIA—A statue of Christopher Columbus can remain in south Philadelphia, a judge ruled, reversing the city's decision to ...

A Philadelphia judge on Tuesday ruled that the controversial Christopher Columbus statue at Marconi Plaza in South Philadelphia can remain there, reversing a decision by city officials to have it removed. In a seven-page decision, Common Pleas Court Judge Paula Patrick said the decision last year to remove the statue

"It is baffling to this court as to how the City of Philadelphia wants to remove the Statue without any legal basis," wrote Common Pleas Court Judge Paula Patrick.

The much-watched Democratic primary for Philadelphia district attorney has seen the vote count slowed by a malfunction with machines used to count the more than...