MORE WINTER: Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow on Groundhog Day

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pennsylvania -- Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog foresees no early end to winter. Punxsutawney Phil's handlers announced Friday the weather prognosticator saw his shadow. Legend has ... Read More

The legend of the immortal Punxsutawney Phil

Every Groundhog Day, thousands gather in Punxsutawney, Penn., to receive the prediction of the beloved Punxsutawney Phil. According to tradition, if Phil sees his shadow while exiting his burrow, ... Read More

Rumor Has It Your Tree Leaves Might Be Able To Predict Winter Weather

Every year, reporters await the emergence of Punxsutawny Phil on Groundhog's Day. If he sees his shadow, it's another six weeks of winter you'll have to endure. This myth of Pennsylvania Dutch origin ... Read More

Inside Punxsutawney's rowdy Groundhog Day weekend

Punxsutawney Phil may get skewered for his iffy weather predictions, but his parties don't miss. Driving the news: More than 40,000 visitors gathered at Gobbler's Knob on Sunday to celebrate western ... Read More

What is Groundhog Day and why is this furry creature a weather forecaster?

Editor's note: This article was published in 2018. It’s been a more than decade since Mount Joy discovered its own Groundhog Day prognosticator: Mount Joy Minnie, who always wears a jaunty spring ... Read More