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.
How many Punxsutawney Phils have there been through the years of Groundhog Day ceremonies?
So while there have likely been several Punxsutawney Phils since 1886, the Groundhog Club doesn't publicize that information, maintaining that Phil is over 130 years old thanks to the elixir of life. (The club also maintains that Phil is accurate 100% of the time, while the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it's more like 35% ).
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.
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.
Number of injured in Philadelphia plane crash rises to 24 as investigation into cause continues
The number of people known to be injured in the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash is now 24, Mayor Cherelle Parker announced ...
Soap Central on MSN4h
Does Punxsutawney Phil have a wife? Family, age and more explored as Ground Hog sees his shadow
Punxsutawney Phil, the famous weather-predicting groundhog, became the focus of two different attention– because of his ...
6abc News6h
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Transportation secretary says ‘expansive’ impact zone was left by Philadelphia medical plane crash
The U.S. transportation secretary has visited the site of a medical transportation plane crash in Philadelphia with city and ...