CRISIS IN KENSINGTON: Resident says neighborhood 'given to the wolves,' begs people to stop feeding addicts

Local welfare and food handouts might seem like humanitarian work in Philadelphia's open-air drug market, but one activist sees a big problem.

"The best way I can describe Kensington is it's a war zone," Dennis Payne said. "Kensington was given to the wolves, and the wolves are running with it. Ethan Barton is a producer/reporter for Digital Originals. You can reach him at ethan.barton@fox.com and follow him on Twitter at @ethanrbarton.

Payne spoke in front of McPherson Square, locally known as "Needle Point Park, where everything drug-related is taking place." The activist started the EyE of Kensington Facebook group, which acts as a sort of message board for the neighborhood.