Editing Kensington (section)

== Getting There ==

=== Market-Frankford Line ===

The "El" runs through Kensington:
* Berks Station
* York-Dauphin Station
* Huntingdon Station
* Somerset Station
* Allegheny Station

=== Bus Routes ===

Multiple SEPTA bus routes serve the neighborhood.

{{FAQ
| q1 = What is happening in Kensington Philadelphia?
| a1 = Kensington is experiencing a complex combination of an ongoing opioid crisis centered around Kensington Avenue, while other parts of the neighborhood see significant redevelopment and investment. The city has launched various intervention efforts while community organizations work on resilience.
| q2 = Why is Kensington called the Badlands?
| a2 = "The Badlands" is a term used for the area around Kensington Avenue where the opioid crisis is concentrated. The nickname reflects the severity of the open-air drug market and related challenges that have affected the area.
| q3 = Is Kensington gentrifying?
| a3 = Parts of Kensington, particularly East Kensington, are experiencing significant gentrification with new apartment construction, restaurants, and rising property values. However, other sections face ongoing challenges from the opioid crisis.
| q4 = What is being done about Kensington?
| a4 = The city and community organizations are pursuing multiple strategies including addiction treatment services, encampment outreach, community development, and neighborhood investment. The crisis remains one of Philadelphia's most challenging issues.
| q5 = What was Kensington like historically?
| a5 = Kensington was once one of America's most productive industrial districts, particularly in textile manufacturing. At its peak, the neighborhood employed tens of thousands of workers in textile mills, carpet factories, and other manufacturing. Deindustrialization devastated the area beginning in the 1950s.
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