Do you agree? Philadelphia Mayor Speaks Out Against NRA ‘Armed Guards In Schools’ Idea As the debate on gun control heats up, Philadephia mayor Michael Nutter has added his two cents. via Huffington Post Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter on Wednesday slammed the National Rifle Association’s proposal to put an armed guard in every school in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., school shooting, calling it a “completely dumbass idea.” “I guess, you know, out of last week’s bizarre press statement — it wasn’t a press conference — I guess Mr. [Wayne] LaPierre would then say firefighters need to have armed guards go with them,” Nutter said on MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports.” I think it just shows that was a completely dumbass idea from the start with the announcement last week,” he said. Nutter was referring to the briefing held Friday by LaPierre, the NRA’s vice president, in which he called for armed guards at every school in the wake of the Newtown tragedy. “The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun,” LaPierre said. Would you feel safer knowing that there were armed guards in your child’s school? Image via Shutterstock
Jay will headline and curate Budweiser Made in America music festival over Labor Day weekend. By Rob Markman Jay-Z gives a press conference at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Photo: Bill McCay/ FilmMagic PHILADELPHIA — Jay-Z once bragged in song that he beat his assault charges “like Rocky.” Well, it’s been more than a decade since, and Hov — the multiplatinum mogul who remains atop music’s food chain — has done more than simply beat the charge. On Monday morning (May 14), rap’s most magnetic man drew a crowd of reporters and media types to the very steps that the fictional boxer Rocky has made famous. Standing triumphantly at the peak of the staircase of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Hov and Philly Mayor Michael Nutter announced yet another prolific Jay-venture: Budweiser Made in America , a two-day music festival in Philadelphia, this Labor Day weekend. “Everyone knows my love affair with Philly from the amazing, talented artists I’ve signed from here,” Jay said, prompting State Property MC Freeway to jump onstage beside him. Jay-Z will not only headline the festival, he will also curate the three-stage concert, which will feature close to 30 different acts. Still, for the God MC, there are a few things to consider before pulling off stunts such as these. “Whenever I enter into a project, I try to hit on some touch points. The first thing is: Is it great?” Jay asked rhetorically, addressing the crowd, which braved some clouds and drizzle. “The second one is: Is it gonna push the culture forward?” Forward progress is a safe bet: A press release for the upcoming event promises eclectic acts in multiple genres like rock, hip-hop, R&B, Latin and dance music, but the official roster won’t be announced until May 21. The third item Jay considers is the philanthropic opportunities, so once again, he is partnering with United Way. Together, they put on Jigga’s February Carnegie Hall concert in New York, and this time out, they aim to support local charities in both Philly and South New Jersey. The show will be held September 1 and September 2 on Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. Tickets for Made in America will go on sale May 23 through Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com . Related Artists Jay-Z
