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 will mark a first for Punxsutawney Phil: Here’s what it is
In March 2024, Punxsutawney Phil and Phyllis welcomed their baby groundhogs or kits. The following month, the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club shared that the kits were named Sunny and Shadow and were already growing and developing fur.
Shapiro Rejects PETA's Offer to Replace Punxsutawney Phil With Vegan Cake
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro dared PETA to "come and take" Punxsutawney Phil, the state's famed groundhog.
Groundhog Day: What time will Punxsutawney Phil make his prediction?
Punxsutawney Phil, famed groundhog and weather predictor extraordinaire, typically makes his predictions early on Sunday morning.
Groundhog Day: Will 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.
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)
Gov. Shapiro has tough response to PETA’s plan to replace Punxsutawney Phil with cake
The animal rights group has spoken out against the Groundhog Day practice in the past, but the governor's reply implies he doesn't support their suggestions.
PETA issues swap deal: Punxsutawney Phil for a vegan cake
PETA is urging Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to remove Punxsutawney Phil from his Groundhog Day duties. The animal activist organization doesn’t plan on leaving the club empty-handed, offering a weather-reveal vegan cake in his place.
Punxsutawney Phil to emerge with his annual prediction about the end of winter
Punxsutawney Phil’s team of top-hatted associates will issue the woodchuck’s weather verdict as the sun rises.
What will Punxsutawney Phil predict?
Groundhog Day is Sunday! Will Punxsutawney Phil predict six more weeks of winter or an early spring? Tune in for his first ...
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Punxsutawney Phil to mark 1st Groundhog Day as a father
Punxsutawney Phil is seen during the Groundhog Day celebration at the Gobbler's Knob, Feb. 2, 2023, in Punxsutawney, Pa. The annual tradition of having a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil ...
How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil?
Even though Punxsutawney Phil has made predictions for more than 100 years, his track record certainly isn't perfect.
On Groundhog Day, this small Pa. town becomes the center of the universe
Whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow will forecast the weather, and the annual celebration is a boon for the whole ...
The Inner Circle: The men who summon Punxsutawney Phil
Every year, a mysterious group of men in top hats and suits summon Punxsutawney Phil from his stump to make his winter ...