Kensington

Kensington

Place

Heard in 4 episodes across 4 shows since Aug 2026

Kensington is a neighborhood in the River Wards section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Historically a working-class industrial hub, the area experienced significant deindustrialization and economic decline in the late 20th century. In recent years, while some parts of the neighborhood have faced challenges with disinvestment, other sections have undergone notable gentrification and redevelopment.

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4
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First heard

Aug 2026

Expert statements

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What experts have said about Kensington

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  1. Peter SantenelloNegativeAug 3, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    Kensington is more disheartening than poor areas he visited abroad.

    “after being in the hoods of Karachi, Pakistan, in the slums of India, there's nowhere more disheartening than Kensington.”

    Listen at 43:06

    Open the episode · Skid Row To Appalachia: The Forgotten People Of Rural America - Peter Santenello - #1132
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4 episodes featuring Kensington, newest first

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