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In Philly neighborhood known for drug crime, soccer club offers kids hope

NPR | By Brian Mann
Published July 6, 2026 at 4:23 PM EDT

Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood has a reputation as one of America's biggest open-air criminal drug markets. Amid the crime and poverty, activists also have created a thriving soccer culture.

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Brian Mann is NPR's first national addiction correspondent. He also covers breaking news in the U.S. and around the world.
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