The first official Groundhog Day was celebrated in this country in 1887, but the tradition goes back many, many more years ...

Truck Day is one of those “only in Boston” photo ops, much like Allston Christmas, the L Street Brownies swimming in the ...

Watching a groundhog emerge from a cozy burrow in early February feels quintessentially American, but the tradition of turning to animals to predict the spring comes from pre-Christian pagan ...

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — Groundhog Day predictions about the coming of spring put the spotlight on Punxsutawney Phil every Feb. 2, ...

Groundhog Day, a weather prediction made by a groundhog, has its roots in both ancient pagan customs and modern folklore.

Punxsutawney Phil made his annual prediction in Pennsylvania on Sunday as America's most famous groundhog saw a shadow, meaning the United States is set for six more weeks of winter.

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 ...

Punxsutawney is one of many “world capitals” located in Pennsylvania, including the purported global hubs for cheesesteaks, murals, mushrooms, snack foods, and more.

WHEN most people here think of "Groundhog Day," if at all, they would probably recall the 1993 film with that title starring Bill Murray, which is why the term has entered the popular parlance as a ...

According to US Foods, tater tots were invented by F. Nephi Grigg of Ore-Ida in 1953 as a way to use excess potato shavings ...