Philly Action News Chopper crash: Pilot, photographer killed after 6 ABC News helicopter crashes in Washington Township, New Jersey

Devastating news for the families of two dead and the entire Philadelphia ABC affiliate .. The pilot was 67-year-old Monroe Smith of Glenside, Pa. and the photographer was 45-year-old Christopher Dougherty of Oreland, Pa. They have a long history with our station and have been working as part of the Action News team for years. … Read morePhilly Action News Chopper crash: Pilot, photographer killed after 6 ABC News helicopter crashes in Washington Township, New Jersey

The God of Chaos in 2068

Rest easy tonight. This is not the night of the mighty Apophis — we have more Earthly things to worry about with a virus raging and political distractions causing immense and true division.

But be warned.. a giant killer stalks. It may pass by through our friendly skies safely in 2068 and all of these predictions will be naught.

Or we will look back at 2020 and relish in the thought of just how great it was after all.

Venezuela goes dark: Country hit by major blackout

REUTERS REPORTING TONIGHT: A major power outage hit crisis-stricken Venezuela on Thursday, according to Reuters witnesses, a problem the government of President Nicolas Maduro quickly blamed on “sabotage” at a hydroelectric dam that provides much of the country’s power.Electricity outages are frequent in Venezuela, where the economy is collapsing under hyperinflation, with chronic shortages of … Read moreVenezuela goes dark: Country hit by major blackout

Whitey Bulger was killed when cells were unlocked for breakfast

Convicted Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger was beaten early Tuesday morning when cell doors were unlocked so inmates could leave to eat breakfast, according to a law-enforcement official familiar with the investigation into Bulger’s death at a West Virginia prison. The onetime kingpin of a ruthless gang was pronounced dead soon after, and federal authorities … Read moreWhitey Bulger was killed when cells were unlocked for breakfast

PD: Two Satan-worshiping girls planned to kill middle school classmates, drink victims’ blood

PD: Two Satan-worshiping girls planned to kill middle school classmates, drink victims’ blood: VERY DISTURBING NEWS FROM FLORIDA: Police say two middle school girls, who worship Satan, armed themselves with knives in a foiled plot to violently kill classmates and drink their blood at school on Tuesday. The 6th and 7th-grade girls attend Bartow Middle … Read morePD: Two Satan-worshiping girls planned to kill middle school classmates, drink victims’ blood

Words of caution on the flu from Seph Lawless

There is no escape.. the flu is rampant in 50 states and officials have declared it the worst in a decade–perhaps longer–and the season is not peaking yet. More to come.More misery.And tragically more deaths to result as well.One of everyone’s favorite photographers just had a near tragic battle:FAMED DEAD MALL PHOTOG SEPH LAWLESS ALMOST … Read moreWords of caution on the flu from Seph Lawless

HURRICANE PENNYWISE AT BOX OFFICES

I have a few ‘floating’ observations to make about this past weekend. Initially I fell victim to the hype..the overkill..the horror–from the news media! I have been in touch with some family and friends–a few haven’t responded yet–who live in the hurricane zone in Florida.. So far fine. Power is out for them, about over … Read moreHURRICANE PENNYWISE AT BOX OFFICES