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🌱 Patch AM: Philadelphia Police Officer, Father Of 2, Killed In Shooting: Officials

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Hello Philadelphia! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • West Philly shooting leaves veteran officer dead, another critically wounded
  • How the new Wissahickon Creek fish warning could change your plans
  • How a new photo book reimagines 40 years of Philadelphia life

Also on today's calendar: Ghost Stories From the Battle of Gettysburg and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer; cloudy, then some sun, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 81, low: 67.
  • Wednesday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Philadelphia Police Officer, Father Of 2, Killed In Shooting: Officials (patch.com) — Philadelphia readers are mourning Officer Shane Seiber, a 10-year veteran and father of two, who was fatally shot while responding to an armed man in West Philadelphia. City leaders, including the mayor, police commissioner, and district attorney, detailed the deadly encounter on North 52nd Street, the serious injuries to a second officer, and the homicide charges now filed as flags fly at half-staff in his honor.
   

2. Fish consumption advisory issued for Wissahickon Creek Basin (audacy.com) — If you fish in the Wissahickon Creek Basin in Philadelphia, officials are warning you not to eat what you catch because of high PFOS contamination. Trout stocking in the city's Section 04 has been canceled, and the Fish and Boat Commission will hold a public meeting in Upper Roxborough on Nov. 5 to hear anglers' concerns and discuss future stocking options.
   

3. A 'technicolor time capsule' shows 40 years of vintage Philadelphia (inquirer.com) — Philadelphia readers get a rich preview of a new color photo history book that captures everyday life across city neighborhoods from 1950 to 1990, alongside updates on a major controversy surrounding District Attorney Larry Krasner's office. The newsletter also notes the line‑of‑duty death of Officer Shane Seiber in West Philadelphia and highlights upcoming local culture, sports analysis, and Halloween history programming.
   

4. Penn Med receives $25 million gift to establish cardiovascular research center (thedp.com) — Penn Medicine in Philadelphia has received a $25 million gift from the Smilow Foundation to create the Smilow Center for Precision Therapeutics, focused on cardiovascular disease. The new center will unite Penn experts to develop gene-editing and other targeted treatments, aiming to speed personalized heart care breakthroughs for patients in the region and beyond.
   

5. Penn students can enjoy free themed activities at Morris Arboretum this fall (thedp.com) — Penn students in Philadelphia can ride free buses to Morris Arboretum & Gardens this fall and enjoy no-cost admission with their Penn Cards. The Chestnut Hill attraction is celebrating "ArBOOretum Month" with a pumpkin cottage, a 250th-birthday-themed scarecrow walk, wildlife programs, and bat house sales, offering an easy nearby escape from campus and city bustle.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update to missing son: good Samaritans in South Philly found him around midnight and were able to get in touch with us.
    Home safe and sound by 1 AM. Thank you for all your prayers, encouragement, and suggestions. (Nextdoor Baldwin Park)
  • My son is missing.
    Bipolar disorder currently manic. 6' tall. Dress white shirt. Black pants. Light brown hair. Trimmed beard. Last seen Saturday around 1 pm Fairmount… (Nextdoor Baldwin Park)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(04816) - 754 Baltimore Ave in Philadelphia. Apply here.
  • DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY HEADQUARTERS posted a job opening for Welder - Hiring Now in Philadelphia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Philadelphia here.

Ok Philadelphia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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