Good morning, Philadelphia.

Brandywine Valley SPCA is welcoming a rescue flight with 35 adoptable pets from flood-ravaged Texas.

The animals will be available for pick-your-price adoptions at New Castle, West Chester, Lindenwold * and Georgetown to help free up kennel space for local shelters.

Reading Terminal Market is hosting its annual Ice Cream Festival on Saturday, Aug.

15, from noon to 4 p.m. at the 1100 block of Filbert Street where local vendors offer exclusive treats + family activities including an ice cream eating contest.

The Philadelphia Orchestra will hold a Mozart concert on July 31 and a Beethoven concert on Aug.

1 & guests at the Beethoven show will scan a QR code to share their feelings in a summer experiment.

Philadelphia officials said the annual Point-in-Time Count shows a decrease in overall homelessness, with the unsheltered population dropping to 711 (down from more than 1,100 last year) and a slight increase in sheltered numbers to 4,452 for a total count 7 percent lower than last year's 5,163.

Federal Realty Investment Trust said it is finalizing a lease extension for the Wynnewood Post Office, quelling rumors of closure and assuring uninterrupted services.

The facility will keep serving residents in the 19096 area (Lower Merion) as community leaders welcome the news.

Philadelphia families can beat the heat inside this summer at attractions such as the Universal Theme Parks Exhibition at the Franklin Institute, free Revolutionary programs at local libraries, and Shark & Ray Summer at Camden Adventure Aquarium, while Puttshack and Sandbox VR offer mini golf and virtual reality fun.

Families can enjoy a range of weekend events including the Garden Railway and Bloomin’ Bubbles Kickoff at Morris Arboretum plus outdoor movies in local parks and RiverRink Summerfest’s water rides on upgraded swan boats near the seaport museum.

Longwood Gardens features its Festival of Fountains through Sept. 27.

A historic block in Philly is set to be redeveloped, and the project will replace its affordable houses as planning advances.

Philadelphia Union returns to MLS action against New York Red Bulls today after a two-month break, with Ryan Richter making his managerial debut.

The team welcomes Quinn Sullivan after an ACL injury and veteran Kai Wagner as it seeks a win to jumpstart its campaign.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Labaron Philon impressed during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with averages of 18.5 points and 5.8 assists that confirmed he is set to play a role in Nick Nurse's rotation this season.

His playmaking and defense may add extra depth with the team's key scorers.