This live moving webcam stream captures the dynamic scene on Kensington Ave. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, focusing on the intersection of Kensington Ave. and Allegheny Ave. It serves as both a visual account of street traffic and a surveillance tool for the local police. Sadly, it also exposes the grim reality of the area, often showing numerous drug users who have passed out along the sidewalks of Kensington Avenue.
Kensington, as shown on the map further down the page, is a diverse neighbourhood, home to a substantial population of Hispanic Americans, mainly Puerto Ricans and Dominicans, alongside African Americans, Irish Americans, Polish Americans, and Asian Americans. There is also a significant homeless population.
Historically, Kensington had a strong Irish Catholic community and was the site of the 19th-century Philadelphia Nativist Riots. It's where the K&A Gang, now known as the Northeast Philly Irish Mob, originated.
Through this live cam feed, viewers gain insight into the multifaceted nature of Kensington Avenue, offering a glimpse into both its vibrant daily life and the social issues it confronts.
