Topic: Richardson Dilworth

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

The City of Philadelphia's constitution is a growing framework of both commonsense and potentially outdated laws.

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

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?

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

A season of civic matchups proved Philly is on the upswing

This week, the all-pro linebacker and citizen activist measures how our civic health stacks up against Washington, D.C.

This is the reason you can meet your friends at the Clothespin.