Tag: Contentious

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A Philadelphia judge ruled that the controversial Christopher Columbus statue can remain at Marconi Plaza in South Philadelphia. Common Pleas Court judge Paula Patrick passed the verdict on Tuesday. Image Credit: CBS3 She said the city's decision to remove the statue last year was not supported by...

RANDOLPH, NJ - The Randolph Board of Education voted Monday to overturn two previous votes and restore - by name - the Columbus Day holiday on the district calendar. But the rules of procedure included the board willingly indulging in insults and demands from indignant Randolph residents for more than...

NORWOOD, Ohio - Off-year elections typically have a low turnout, and primary elections - like the Ohio primary on Tuesday - can often have even lower numbers. But a high-profile mayors' race and controversial election campaign in Cincinnati could buck that trend.For Cincinnati voter Carolyn Jones, Issue 3...

MEDFORD, MA - Medford Public Schools are now accepting proposals for an advisory committee to consider renaming options for Columbus Elementary School. The school committee voted to create the committee after a marathon - and sometimes controversial - meeting on March 10th. "There will certainly still be a...