Topic: Richardson Dilworth
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It’s the Pragmatism, Stupid!
We asked 15 historians to rank Philly's leaders throughout time. As Election Day approaches, our mayoral candidates — and voters — could learn a lot from the results
By Larry Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Home-Rule-Charter-791x400.jpg)
Your City Defined: Home Rule Charter
The City of Philadelphia's constitution is a growing framework of both commonsense and potentially outdated laws.
By Lauren McCutcheon![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Rendell-and-Weidner-1993-Convention-Center-header--791x400.jpg)
Ed Rendell, Unlikely Reformer
On the eve of the 2023 mayor’s race, a new book by a renowned Drexel professor and grandson of a legendary mayor charts how change happens in Philly. In this excerpt, one man’s force of will in the 90s averts catastrophe
By Richardson Dilworth![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Drexel-Rewrite-City-Charter-1-791x400.jpg)
Ain’t No Party Like A Home Rule Charter Party
Our local constitution hasn’t been updated for nearly 70 years. The Citizen and Drexel University are partnering on a course that asks: Isn’t it about time for a refresh?
By Larry Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/EaglesSwoop-791x400.jpg)
Week 1: Mike Quick’s Eagles Civic Season
This week, the Eagles announcer and former wide receiver, with help from a Drexel professor, looks at how Philly stacks up against Atlanta—on and off the field
By Mike Quick and Professor Richardson Dilworth![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Connor-Barwin-Civic-Season-header-791x400.jpg)
Connor Barwin’s Civic Season
A season of civic matchups proved Philly is on the upswing
By Connor Barwin![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Barwin-e1442173369783-791x400.jpg)
Week 16: Connor Barwin’s Civic Season
This week, the all-pro linebacker and citizen activist measures how our civic health stacks up against Washington, D.C.
By Connor Barwin![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/mural-header-791x400.jpg)
Your City Defined: Percent For Arts Program
This is the reason you can meet your friends at the Clothespin.
By Rosella LeFevre