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NEWS ABOUT: Punxsutawney Phil

Punxsutawney Phil stories: 3 news summaries
travel

 Where to Find Real America 


Aug 22, 09 8:32 AM CDT
(Newser) - Travel writer Gary McKechnie helps USA Today round up some of the best places to get a taste of old-fashioned Americana:
  • Little League World Series, Williamsport, Pa.: The end-of-August tradition is free.
  • Mark Twain America, Hannibal, Mo.: Be like Tom Sawyer and go on a guided cave tour.
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Indianapolis 500 • hot air balloon • Little League World Series • Grand Ole Opry • Punxsutawney Phil • Mark Twain • Soap Box Derby • Miss America Pageant • Rock City

 Guess Who Saw 
 His Shadow Today? 

Phil sees shadow, predicts no early spring

Feb 2, 09 7:55 AM CST
(Newser) - Punxsutawney Phil, America’s most famous midget weatherman, saw his shadow today—meaning those reaching to put away the hats and scarves get to hold off another six weeks, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Thousands in Pennsylvania watched the groundhog see his shadow for the 97th time since 1887—he’s... More »

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weather • winter • Punxsutawney Phil • groundhog day

Phil Predicts a Longer Winter

Pennsylvania's famed groundhog sees his shadow

Feb 2, 08 10:45 AM CST
(Newser) - Bundle up. Punxsutawney Phil, America's most famous groundhog, saw his shadow this morning and predicted six more weeks of winter, the AP reports. About 30,000 people  descended on the Pennsylvania town to see Phil pulled from his tree stump by members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Inner Circle, clad... More »

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weather • winter • Punxsutawney Phil • groundhog day

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