The intersection of Kensington and Allegheny is arguably the city's largest heroin market and a hot spot for gun violence. It’s the worst neighborhood in the United States, as far as homelessness and drug abuse.
Every year, especially during election time, Philadelphia city officials show up when they are looking for votes, and announce that they are taking drastic steps to address the open drug use and addiction on the streets of Kensington. They claim that they are going to clean up the neighborhood so that businesses can thrive, families can feel safe and kids can play without the fear of stepping on needles.
This is a picture I took this morning at the Allegheny & Kensington SEPTA Market-Frankford line in Philadelphia; it shows how effective these politicians are in keeping their promises.
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