Pennsylvania gov rebuffs PETA's demands on Punxsutawney Phil

Pennsylvania gov rebuffs PETA's demands on Punxsutawney Phil: 'Come and take it'
Groundhog Day is more than a holiday in Pennsylvania, as Gov. Josh Shapiro defended Punxsutawney Phil against overtures from PETA to retire the rodent.
Pennsylvania Gov. nixes PETA's proposal to retire Punxsutawney Phil for Groundhog Day 2025
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro isn't sweet on PETA's plan to replace Punxsutawney Phil with a 'weather reveal' dessert on Groundhog Day.
Groundhog Day 2025: Did the Georgia groundhog see his shadow? What about Punxsutawney Phil
Gen. Beauregard Lee is the Georgia groundhog. Punxsutawney Phil is the national groundhog. Did they see their shadows? Here's what happened.
Punxsutawney Phil marks 1st Groundhog Day as a father
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, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Beneath the surface, Groundhog Day’s deep roots predate Punxsutawney Phil
Gloria McGowan of Williamsport, Ind., center, watches the festivities while waiting for Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, to come out and make his prediction during the 136th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Pennsylvania Governor Fires Back at PETA After It Suggests Replacing Punxsutawney Phil With a Vegan Cake: 'Come and Take It'
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro defends Groundhog Day icon Punxsutawney Phil against PETA's proposal to replace him with a vegan cake.
7 Are Killed in Medical Plane Crash in Philadelphia
The Learjet, carrying a pediatric patient and five others, crashed on Friday, killing all on board. On the ground, one person ...
Early spring? Late winter? Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?
According to folklore, we can expect an early spring if Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow on Groundhog Day.
Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, handlers say, predicting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Sunday and predicted six more weeks of wintry weather, his top-hatted handlers announced to ...
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Man killed during confrontation with police near entrance ramp to Philadelphia International Airport
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man is dead after a police-involved shooting near the entrance road to Philadelphia International ...
What we know about the Learjet crash in Philadelphia
Flight operator Jet Rescue Air Ambulance said in a statement that four crew members and two passengers were on the flight.
Philadelphia-area Super Bowl parties sell out fast as fans prepare for Eagles-Chiefs showdown
At La Chinesca on Spring Garden Street, $120 gets fans access to a cozy den with a massive projector screen for game viewing.
Medical jet crashes near Roosevelt Mall in Northeast Philadelphia in fiery scene
The Learjet 55 departed from Northeast Philadelphia Airport just after 6 p.m. and crashed moments later near the mall, flight ...
Seven dead, 19 injured in ‘high-impact’ air ambulance crash in Philadelphia
At least seven people were killed and 19 were injured when an air ambulance crashed to the ground on a busy Philadelphia ...