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Southwest Philadelphia Block Renamed After Rev. Paul 'Earthquake' Moore

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Late community activist Reverend Paul Moore, known by his nickname "Earthquake," is now a permanent fixture of Southwest Philadelphia. On Saturday, 70th and Woodland Streets were officially renamed after Moore.

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The honor comes after his lifelong dedication to the community. About a 100 people showed up to the ceremony, including his wife and daughter.

Rev. Moore died earlier this year at age 62.

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