Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil sees no shadow, predicts early spring

Long Island's fur-covered weather seers with the prominent incisors and their more famous Pennsylvania cousin, Punxsutawney Phil, shared a common bond on Groundhog Day 2016 — none saw their shadow. So stock up on the sunscreen and get those 

MILLTOWN — The new Milltown Mel didn't make a great first impression Tuesday morning at the borough's annual Groundhog Day celebration. "It seems pretty warm for a winter's day, but don't let your thoughts go astray," said handler Jack Bicsko, as he 

Hedgehog Day: What does Oregon Zoo's hedgehog predict? Will it be an early spring? Or six more weeks of winter? The Oregon Zoo's hedgehog, Velda, made the prediction. Print Email · Joseph Rose | The Oregonian/OregonLive By Joseph Rose | The 

Groundhogs aren't native to Louisiana, and so — needless to say — the observance of Groundhog Day, which is Tuesday (Feb. 2), didn't start anywhere near the Crescent City. Still, given how much this city loves traditions, whether native or otherwise

MILLTOWN — The new Milltown Mel didn't make a great first impression Tuesday morning at the borough's annual Groundhog Day celebration. "It seems pretty warm for a winter's day, but don't let your thoughts go astray," said handler Jack Bicsko, as he