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According to crime statistics from 2009, Camden, New Jersey ranks as America’s most dangerous city. Some residents are looking to the arts to try to turn the city around. With a new theater opening this month, we wondered if an arts district can really save Camden. Produced by Studio 360’s Peter Crimmins.

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