Earthquake reactions along Main Street
Residents, workers and visitors of Manayunk’s Main Street were all abuzz after this afternoon’s earthquake in Virginia sent vibrations all the way up to New York.
Some felt the ground rumbling beneath them as they watched cabinets sway back and forth in their homes and offices while others were disappointed to have felt nothing.
NewsWorks contributor Max Matza was nearby and went to Main Street for reaction.
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