Worcester Pastor Declares Victory

Worcester Pastor Declares Victory

City authorities in Worcester have dropped fines and an attempt to get criminal charges against the pastor who defied Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker's executive order that severely limited church services during an earlier portion of the coronavirus emergency.

Pastor Kris Casey has also withdrawn his federal civil rights lawsuit against the governor, according to court papers.

Providence To Take Down Columbus Statue Until …?
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Providence To Take Down Columbus Statue Until …?

John Cronin

The mayor of Providence, Rhode Island has removed the city's statue of Christopher Columbus from its location in the Elmwood neighborhood in the city.

It's not clear what the city will do with the statue, although Mayor Jorge Elorza did not give it a vote of confidence.

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