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Top Philadelphia news: Temple University to sell cancer center; dirt bikes, ATVs invade Ridge Pike

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Published on July 30, 2019
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Philadelphia.

Temple University reaches deal to sell cancer center

Temple University has agreed to sell Fox Chase Cancer Center and its share of the insurer Health Partners Plans to Thomas Jefferson University. The price has not been disclosed.

Read the full story on Philadelphia Inquirer.

Mayor, city officials in Canada tour safe injection sites

Mayor Jim Kenney and other city officials are in Canada touring safe injection sights in Vancouver and Toronto this week. The Canada visit comes as the safe injection site debate rages on in Philadelphia.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

Police search for 3 suspects in Chipotle robbery at Roosevelt Mall

Customers were inside the restaurant Monday night when the suspects made off with about $4,000, but no one was injured, authorities said.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Swarm of dirt bike, ATV riders take over Ridge Pike

There are growing concerns that large groups of dirt bike and ATV riders have moved their illegal rides from the streets of Philadelphia to the suburbs.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

As Hahnemann prepares to close, nearby food trucks may have to move on

With the impending closure of Hahnemann University Hospital, boom times are about to go bust for several food truck vendors.

Read the full story on South Philly CommUNITY.


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