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Litigation over Frank Rizzo statue removal in Philadelphia returns to state court
PHILADELPHIA – Litigation brought by supporters of a monument to controversial former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo, which argued the City of Philadelphia violated its Home Rule Charter and the due process rights of the plaintiffs when it removed the statue in 2020, will now be heard in state court. -
President Biden's First Year in Office: A Conversation with Former Pennsylvania Governor Rendell on December 3, 2021
President Biden's First Year in Office: A Conversation with Former Pennsylvania Governor Rendell on December 3, 2021. -
Philadelphia wants to dismiss suit brought over seized Frank Rizzo statue
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia is looking to dismiss litigation brought by supporters of a monument to controversial former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo, feeling it is groundless and does not illustrate how the City violated its Home Rule Charter or the due process rights of the plaintiffs. -
Fate of Frank Rizzo Statue at center of legal fight between supporters and City of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – The battle over the statue commemorating controversial former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo continues, with counsel for supporters of Rizzo filing for a temporary injunction to prevent its alteration or destruction – instances which the City of Philadelphia insists will not be taking place.