Punxsutawney Phil (groundhog)

Punxsutawney Phil, chief among groundhog prognosticators, did not see his shadow Wednesday, indicating an early spring instead of six more treacherous weeks of winter. With more than 40 days remaining until the official start of the spring season, that...

DESTIN, Fla. — The dolphins, silvery and serene, skimmed through the translucent Gulf of Mexico in rhythm with the fluttering sails of the catamaran. The catamaran's passengers peered at the dolphins with nothing less than absolute awe, pointing and...

Air traffic in some parts of the country has come to a standstill, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. But so far, only a few flights out of Houston have been affected. The bigger concern for anyone with plans to leave town is what's on it's way; a...

Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow this morning, which means spring will come early this year. A little before 7:30am, the famous Pennsylvanian groundhog came out of his hole in front of a large crowd of people. This is the 125th year...

With the winter storm this week many Hoosiers wondered when they're going to get a break and perhaps they got that sign from a weather expert out east Wednesday. February 2 is Groundhog Day and the prognosticator of prognosticators-- Punxsutawney Phil--...

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Despite a long and stormy winter, weather experts say spring is officially here to stay in Somerset County. Warmer temperatures, melting snow and chirping birds are all indications that Punxsutawney Phil’s early spring prediction is proving true...

Winter's (not) over. On Feb. 2, we observe yet another holiday that every non-American I've ever met thinks is odd: Groundhog Day, the only day of the year when the weather forecast doesn't matter. Pennsylvania's earliest settlers celebrated Candlemas...

Yes, indeed, it's that time of year — again. Fuzzy Punxsutawney Phil emerges from hibernation Wednesday to give his annual forecast. And after last week's thundersnow, if that little groundhog sees his shadow, leading to six more weeks of winter &#...

Is winter's end really near? Only the shadow knows -- but we are prepared either way. Punxsutawney Phil didn't see his shadow, but we have wine picks for a longer winter or an early spring. On Feb. 2, we observe yet another holiday that every non-...

Groundhog Staten Island Chuck emerged from his burrow Wednesday morning to predict an early spring. But New York City's groundhog counterparts in Long Island beg to differ. With the assistance of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New York City's groundhog did not...