Punxsutawney, Groundhog Day

Pennsylvania Gov. nixes PETA's proposal to retire Punxsutawney Phil for Groundhog Day 2025
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro isn't sweet on PETA's plan to replace Punxsutawney Phil with a 'weather reveal' dessert on Groundhog Day.
Groundhog Day 2025 will mark a first for Punxsutawney Phil: Here’s what it is
In March 2024, Punxsutawney Phil and Phyllis welcomed their baby groundhogs or kits. The following month, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club shared that the kits were named Sunny and Shadow and were already growing and developing fur.
Groundhog Day: Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?
According to folklore, we can expect an early spring if Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow on Groundhog Day.
How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?
Even though Punxsutawney Phil has made predictions for more than 100 years, his track record certainly isn't perfect.
Beneath the surface, Groundhog Day's deep roots predate Punxsutawney Phil
Groundhog Day predictions about the coming of spring put the spotlight on Punxsutawney Phil every Feb. 2, but celebrating the midpoint between the shortest and darkest day of the year and the spring equinox has ancient roots in European agricultural life.
Punxsutawney Phil to mark 1st Groundhog Day as a father
The famous groundhog and his partner Phyllis welcomed two baby groundhogs -- also called pups, kits or cubs -- in March 2024, making Punxsutawney Phil the first prophetic groundhog to do so since 1886, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.
What will Punxsutawney Phil predict?
Groundhog Day is Sunday! Will Punxsutawney Phil predict six more weeks of winter or an early spring? Tune in for his first prediction as a dad!
Report questions Punxsutawney Phil's accuracy in predicting early spring
Among his fellow weather forecasting groundhogs, Phil came in at 17th out of 19 — with an accuracy rate of just 35%, NOAA said.
Every Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil Takes Center Stage
Today, Punxsutawney lore is showcased through Gobbler’s Knob, the home of Punxsutawney Phil and the location of his annual prediction party. It also incorporates various buildings such as a welcome center with interactive exhibits about Groundhog Day.
Groundhog Day 2025: How to watch Punxsutawney Phil's prediction from Georgia
People across the country will be keeping an eye on a small town in Pennsylvania on Sunday to see if Punxsutawney Phil will spot his shadow.
Just how accurate are Punxsutawney Phil's forecasts? We show his year-by-year record.
Will we have an early spring? Or will there be a longer winter? Here's a look at how Punxsutawney Phil has called it over the years.
Pennsylvania gov rebuffs PETA's demands on Punxsutawney Phil: 'Come and take it'
Groundhog Day is more than a holiday in Pennsylvania, as Gov. Josh Shapiro defended Punxsutawney Phil against overtures from ...
Shapiro Rejects PETA's Offer to Replace Punxsutawney Phil With Vegan Cake
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro dared PETA to "come and take" Punxsutawney Phil, the state's famed groundhog.