Governor Shapiro Honors Fallen Philadelphia Officer Shane Seiber as City Launches $10K Treasure Hunt and HBCU Week

Commonwealth Mourns Fallen Police Officer Shane Seiber in West Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Solemn tributes echoed across Philadelphia as Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro ordered all commonwealth flags flown at half-staff to honor Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber (40), who was tragically killed in the line of duty while responding to an armed disturbance call in West Philadelphia. A second responding officer sustained injuries and is recovering under medical supervision.

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and Police Commissioner leadership expressed profound condolences to Officer Seiber's family, colleagues, and the 19th Police District, pledging comprehensive municipal backing while calling for continued collective resolve against illegal firearms across the city's neighborhoods.

Center City Kicks Off Weeklong $10,000 Philadelphia Treasure Hunt

Bringing historic excitement to municipal streets, prominent numismatic firm Stack’s Bowers Galleries launched the $10,000 Philly Treasure Hunt running October 13 through October 17. The citywide public event challenges residents and visitors to solve daily historical riddles, leading searchers to redeemable certificates hidden near landmark public squares, including Dilworth Park, Franklin Square, and Independence Mall.

Organizers confirmed that lucky finders will redeem certificates for authenticated rare collector coins, historic colonial paper currency, and pure gold bullion. The interactive scavenger hunt is designed to highlight Philadelphia's preeminent founding heritage as America's birthplace of coinage ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.

City and Eagles Finalize Plans for 'One Philly HBCU Week' at Lincoln Financial Field

Looking ahead to late October, the Parker Administration and the Philadelphia Eagles announced the official programming schedule for 'One Philly HBCU Week' starting October 26. The celebration celebrates Historically Black Colleges and Universities through college recruitment fairs, stem seminars, and an electrifying football doubleheader at Lincoln Financial Field on October 30 and 31, projected to draw over 40,000 visiting fans and alumni.