Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Rules That Christopher Columbus Statue At Marconi Plaza Will Remain Boxed Up

Philadelphia PA

10 October, 2021

9:44 AM

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CBS Philadelphia 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. 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. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.