A guide to the return of Philly sports | Coronavirus Newsletter

TL;DR: Federal officials singled out Pennsylvania as one of just three states — along with Montana and Hawaii — where cases have declined for more than 42 days. But as Pennsylvania colleges have been slowly announcing their plans to welcome back students in the fall, faculty and staff are becoming increasingly concerned. We have the answers to your questions about the the return of Philly sports teams, like the status of the leagues, the expected start dates, if fans can attend games, and refund policies. Here’s what we know about the seasons for the 76ers, Flyers, Eagles, Phillies, and Union.

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Federal officials singled out Pennsylvania as one of just three states — along with Montana and Hawaii — where cases have declined for more than 42 days. But as Pennsylvania colleges have been slowly announcing their plans to welcome back students in the fall, faculty and staff are becoming increasingly concerned. Pennsylvania State University faculty are demanding the right to bar students from their classrooms if they refuse to wear masks. In New Jersey, officials released guidelines today for colleges, universities, and trade schools that will be allowed to reopen as early as next month. Read more here.

Are you anxiously awaiting the return of your favorite Philly sports teams? If so, we have the answers to your pressing questions, like the status of the leagues, the expected start dates, if fans can attend future games, and refund policies. Read here for the latest on the 76ers, Flyers, Eagles, Phillies, and Union seasons.

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