Candlemas is a Christian feast whose traditions influenced this celebration when German immigrants came to the new continent ...

The humble groundhog -- sometimes called a woodchuck or whistle-pig -- is a large rodent that belongs to the same family as the squirrel.

It has been a damp and dreary final day of January, and the rain will continue to fall until around midnight tonight. There is also plenty of fog across the area as well. It’s possible we could see ...

Here's how Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction could impact our local weather for six weeks of winter or six weeks till spring.

Groundhog Day is almost here and although we do not have groundhogs in the Treasure State we do have some close relatives like the marmot, ground squirrels and prairie dogs.

Groundhog Day 2025 is upon us, and you know the program: Every February 2, Phil emerges from his burrow in Punxsutawney, Pa. If he sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If not, ...

This February marks the 139th year (the 128th recorded year) of this rather unique tradition. And Phil has quite the track ...

Groundhog Day is Sunday, Feb. 2. The answer is in his name. The groundhog is known as Punxsutawney Phil, because the town where the Groundhog Day tradition originated is called Punxsutawney, ...

After missing last year’s event due to illness, Ms. G, Massachusetts’ official state groundhog, is back and ready to make her ...

Wildlife Prairie Park’s ‘Gertie the Groundhog’ was ranked fifth, predicting 65% correct since 2005. The theory goes like this ...

Groundhog Day is this Sunday, and the furry friend will predict if there are six more weeks of winter or if we will see an ...

Georgia’s own General Beauregard Lee ranked #2 among the most accurate weather-predicting groundhogs, according to NOAA. With an 80% accuracy rate, he outshines Punxsutawney Phil. from 41NBC News | WM ...