The club said the current tradition in Punxsutawney started in 1887, which was the first officially documented trek to Gobbler's Knob, where the ceremony is held.

German settlers brought the tradition to America, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. But, before they made the trek to the foreign land, they checked to see if a hedgehog saw its shadow ...

You can read PETA's full letter to Punxsutawney Groundhog Club President Bill Deeley below: Dear Mr. Deeley, Times change. Traditions evolve. It's long overdue for Phil to be retired.

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. Thousands gathered at Gobbler's Knob for the beloved tradition, celebrating with fireworks, music, and festivities rooted in ...

It is an annual tradition on February 2: Punxsutawney Phil comes out of his burrow, and if he sees his shadow, he has predicted six more weeks of winter. One animal advocacy group is calling for ...

What's six more weeks of winter when there's nothing to do anyway? In a ceremony that was mostly virtual this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, legendary groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his ...

An early spring is on the way, according to groundhog "Punxsutawney Phil." When the Pennsylvania groundhog emerged from his dwelling at Gobbler's Knob Saturday morning, he did not see his shadow.

Punxsutawney Phil was right just 27% of the time over last 11 years The Groundhog Day tradition that began with German settlers in Pennsylvania, based on a German custom involving a hedgehog ...

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. - It's been six weeks since Groundhog Day 2025 and after a careful and detailed analysis, FOX Weather has determined that Punxsutawney Phil was once again incorrect in predicting ...