Fun around town, for $10 or less: FRIDAY The Shoebox Tour: Michael Karas and Tempei Arakawa explore the limits of juggling (and what can be juggled) at Greg Kennedy Studio (6122 Greene), 7:30 & 9PM. $10 SATURDAY Doggie!: Carnivale of the Dogs at Rittenhouse Square (18th and Walnut), 10AM. Free Empty Orchestra: Opening reception for "Empty Orchestra: Art Meets Karaoke" at Yo! Darkroom (113 N 23rd), 8PM. Free Grand Prix: Sprint Motorola UYRS Grand Prix......

The PAWS shelter is still at critical mass. PAWS is especially in need of foster parents for the many kittens who are at the shelter. Every animal is at risk of being put down due to lack of space, so if you've been considering fostering or welcoming a pet into your home, now is the time! JS (ID# A05813474) JS is a big ol' Pitty mix, but he's about the most mellow, laid-back dog you......

The PAWS shelter is still at critical mass. PAWS is especially in need of foster parents for the many kittens who are at the shelter. Every animal is at risk of being put down due to lack of space, so if you've been considering fostering or welcoming a pet into your home, now is the time! Bailey (ID# A05656656) Okay, seriously, we can hardly deal with the cuteness that is Bailey in this picture. As......

The best of the internet, chopped into tiny bits and grilled for your enjoyment. NME profiles an American teen who quit school to work on perfecting his Guitar Hero game. His skills have already netted him prizes, and he hopes to go professional eventually. Oh, and don't worry—his parents have hired him a tutor so he can continue his education. (Via Ross) On September 1st, you can go into any participating Chik-Fil-A wearing a sports......

If you missed our recent post on the breed-specific legislation bill pending in the Pennsylvania legislature, which would have an adverse effect on many of the dogs we've profiled on Phillyist, check it out here! Tank (ID# A05380811) Tank is an urgent 5-year-old Pitty who's had a rough time in life and is in need of a loving forever home. He's very attuned to his surroundings, but can behave—in fact, at a PAWS event on......

Yesterday morning, 20-year-old Community College of Philadelphia accounting student Fakhur Uddin was bound with duct tape and string, shot in the head, and left in the back room of the East Germantown gift and sundry store he was minding for his ailing father. Police believe he was killed during a robbery. Apparently one of the key witnesses against Vincent Fumo in his corruption trial will be his own son-in-law. In the hopes of keeping......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. The Olympics (All week, 8PM-12AM, NBC) Apparently this whole thing is still going on, even though Michael Phelps already won every single gold medal he possibly could have. Into the Unknown with Josh Bernstein (Mon, 10PM-11PM, Discovery Channel) This is the opening episode of a new series which, as you might already have guessed, is hosted by Josh Bernstein. First up, Bernstein investigates the true story of......

If you missed our recent post on the breed-specific legislation bill pending in the Pennsylvania legislature, which would have an adverse effect on many of the dogs we've profiled on Phillyist, check it out here! The PAWS shelter is still at critical mass. If you're considering welcoming a pet into your home, now is the time! Berkley (ID# A05635949) Who is that tall, dark and handome doggy there? Why, it's Berkley! Berkley, a 2 year......

Dear Dog Owners: What s/he said. (Somebody hasn't been reading our archives!) Thanks to Brynn Tetrick for allowing us to use her photo, taken outside the Benjamin Moore on Girard Avenue in Northern Liberties.......

If you missed our recent post on the breed-specific legislation bill pending in the Pennsylvania legislature, which would have an adverse effect on many of the dogs we've profiled on Phillyist, check it out here! The PAWS shelter is still at critical mass. If you're considering welcoming a pet into your home, now is the time! Before we get to our Dog of the Week, an event announcement! The Raven Lounge, 1718 Sansom St., will......

More from the Surreal Menagerie Fishermen will always tell you about the "one that got away," rather than the one they caught, and how, "It was this big", and how, "It bent the rod right over..." Surely such fishy yarns are the stuff of folklore, right? Not in the case of Wolf Pond, in Dauphin County. It is here that the legend of a huge fish or reptile lurks, although the lore suggests it may......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. Next World (Wed, 8PM-9PM, Discovery Channel) A look at new technologies like floating cities and cars that can travel underwater. MythBusters (Wed, 9PM-10PM, Discovery Channel) The seventh season opening episode of one of our favorite shows on TV features the boys examining fan-requested myths, including whether steak can be tenderized with explosives and if driving while angry changes a car's exhaust emissions. MonsterQuest (Wed, 9PM-10PM, History Channel)......

If you missed our recent post on the breed-specific legislation bill pending in the Pennsylvania legislature, which would have an adverse effect on many of the dogs we've profiled on Phillyist, check it out here! The PAWS shelter is still at critical mass. If you're considering welcoming a pet into your home, now is the time! Fred (ID# A05365132) Fred is a handsome 1-year-old terrier mix who came to PAWS off the streets. He is......

If you missed our recent post on the breed-specific legislation bill pending in the Pennsylvania legislature, which would have an adverse effect on many of the dogs we've profiled on Phillyist, check it out here! We need to reiterate that the PAWS shelter is at critical mass. If you're considering welcoming a pet into your home, now is the time! With that in mind, this Sunday is PAWS's monthly Super Adoption Day at the shelter.......

If you missed our recent post on the breed-specific legislation bill pending in the Pennsylvania legislature, which would have an adverse effect on many of the dogs we've profiled on Phillyist, check it out here! Wiggles (ID# A05287711) Wiggles is a very sweet 1-to-2 year old pitty. He came to the shelter as a stray, but has taken very well to training. He knows how to shake hands, give kisses, is good on a leash,......

If you missed our recent post on the breed-specific legislation bill pending in the Pennsylvania legislature, which would have an adverse effect on many of the dogs we've profiled on Phillyist, check it out here! BeBe (ID# A05350813) BeBe is a lively girl who's about one year old. Even though some "person" docked her tail, BeBe is a wonderful, people-friendly animal, and she isn't aggressive toward other dogs, either. Because she's an energetic dog, BeBe......

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week. Elvis Mitchell: Under the Influence (Mon, 8PM-8:30PM, TCM) Film critic and author Mitchell talks to actor and director Sydney Pollack, who died shortly after filming. Pollack discusses performers, filmmakers, and movies that have affected his life and career. Unwrapped (Mon, 9PM-9:30PM, Food Network) Chips! We like chips. Chips of all kinds are explored, including pickle chips, Sun Chips, and chocolate-covered potato chips. Modern Marvels (Thu, 9PM-10PM, History......

If you missed our recent post on the breed-specific legislation bill pending in the Pennsylvania legislature, which would have an adverse effect on many of the dogs we've profiled on Phillyist, check it out here! Napolean (ID# A04872884) Napolean is a 1-year-old Pit Bull mix with a super-expressive face, as you can see. When he came to the shelter, he was wearing a collar, but his family never came to claim him. Napolean is a......

If you missed our recent post on the breed-specific legislation bill pending in the Pennsylvania legislature, which would have an adverse effect on many of the dogs we've profiled on Phillyist, check it out here! Digger (ID# A04736110) Digger is a 1-year-old sweetheart of a Pit Bull. He's a medium-energy dog who needs a home where he'll get regular walks, but he's generally a calm boy. He came to the shelter as a stray, so......

Photo by anitakhart/Flickr SFist asked, since it was National Pigeon Day this past week, one simple question about the urban winged creature: love 'em or hate 'em?California prepared for legal gay marriage, which begins Monday evening, and also watched as Los Angeles celebrated equality during last week's Pride celebration.Torontoist featured photos from Woofstock, the city's festival for all things pooch—and the largest and most adorable event of its kind on the continent. The event......

If you missed our recent post on the breed-specific legislation bill pending in the Pennsylvania legislature, which would have an adverse effect on literally all of the dogs we've profiled on Phillyist, check it out here! Toro (ID# A04736110) Toro is a young (1-2 y/o) American Bulldog/Pit mix who came to the shelter last month as a stray. Unfortunately, he's gotten a bit depressed at the shelter and is experiencing some weight loss, so the......

The Inquirer profiles a Germantown clinic whose services are described as indispensable, but which may shut down soon due to a lack of funds. Suspended Episcopal Bishop Charles E. Bennison Jr. testified yesterday in his ecclesiastical trial, trying to explain why he had not told anyone that his brother was sexually abusing a high-school student in the 1970s. A preliminary hearing was held yesterday for the five North Philadelphia teens arrested in the beating and......

Have you been in Rittenhouse Square on a nice Saturday afternoon lately? If so, you've probably seen volunteers from the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) out with some of their adoptable pets. If you've seen the PAWS folks out and about, or if you've checked our recent profiles of PAWS dogs, you may have noticed that many of these shelter dogs are Pit Bull mixes, and that they're complete sweethearts. Unfortunately, Pit Bulls get a......

Greta (ID# A04825232) Greta is a lovable pit mix who was found as a stray near the PAWS shelter. She's around 6 months to 1 year old, and she's likely reached her mature size at around 35 lbs. She's a medium energy dog, and she still needs to be taught not to jump, so she'd do best in a household without small children. Greta is a super sweet girl—she loves to give kisses to anyone......

......

If you'll remember a couple weeks back, we ran a series of Cat of the Day and Dog of the Day posts profiling adoptable pets from Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, better known as PAWS. We had a lot of fun with the posts, and PAWS is a wonderful organization, so we've decided to start running a weekly posts about some of the great companions you can pick up from the PAWS shelter. Each Tuesday, we'll......

As promised, yesterday Mayor Nutter announced his plan to combat homelessness. Click through for the details. The 14-year-old Lansdowne boy accused of stabbing his older brother to death over a video game has admitted to voluntary manslaughter. The judge will determine his sentence at a hearing on June 5th; he faces a maximum of seven years of supervision until he reaches age 21. The polo team from the acclaimed equestrian program on Chamounix Drive in......

This entry is part of our week-long series profiling adoptable pets from Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). So far, we've introduced you to Crunchy, Dunkin, Nevada, Sebastian, Mesu ,Meena, Midnight, Pooh and Miracle. Also, don't forget to make it out to tomorrow's PAWS on Main event in Manayunk. And now, it's time to meet today's PAWS Dog of the Day: Griff (A# 04409697) Griff is a one- to two-year-old pit bull mix. He’s a curious......

This entry is part of our week-long series profiling adoptable pets from Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). So far, we've introduced you to Crunchy, Dunkin, Nevada, Sebastian, Mesu, Meena and Midnight. And now, it's time to meet today's PAWS Dog of the Day: Pooh (A# 04049478) If ears are your thing, Pooh’s the dog for you. Just take a look at the cute fella. This pit bull mix is between six months and a year.......

This entry is part of our week-long series profiling adoptable pets from Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). So far, we've introduced you to Crunchy, Dunkin, Nevada, Sebastian and Mesu. And now, it's time to meet today's PAWS Dog of the Day: Meena (A# 04295190) Meena is a pretty pit bull mix (check out the eyes – one blue, one brown) who's somewhere between 1 and 2 years old. She's very smart, and very eager to......