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Delmarva Today 2-27-26 Wilmington Mulls Return of Columbus Statue

Pedestal After Removal of Columbus Statue in Wilmington DE.
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Pedestal After Removal of Columbus Statue in Wilmington DE.

The Italian American community is urging Wilmington city officials to restore the statue of Columbus that was taken down in 2020. But, that effort has drawn opposition in other parts of the city. Host Don Rush talks with Spotlight Delaware reporter Brianna Hill about the story.

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.