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Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring


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What will Punxsutawney Phil predict on Groundhog Day this year? On February 2, the resident groundhog of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania will emerge from his temporary home on Gobbler's Knob to let a waiting crowd know

The world's most famous groundhog did not see his shadow Wednesday, thus forecasting an early spring. (Feb 2) (/The Associated Press) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders consistently post smart, timely comments about Washington area

The real reason Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2nd is that it is close to the midpoint of winter, halfway between the solstice and the equinox. Whether the groundhog sees his shadow or not, we still officially have

Relations between city's leader and its premier prognosticator have been cordial but wary since a notorious 2009 encounter — in which each played a bit part.

The real reason Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2nd is that it is close to the midpoint of winter, halfway between the solstice and the equinox. Whether the groundhog sees his shadow or not, we still officially have