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In Pennsylvania, the most famous groundhog -- Punxsutawney Phil -- did not see his shadow earlier Tuesday. And now D.C.'s groundhog -- Potomac Phil -- did not either. Spring is coming!
Potomac Phil, D.C.’s stuffed groundhog, emerged from his slumber to give his annual Feb. 2 prediction in front of the Dupont Circle fountain on Thursday morning.
Potomac Phil will make his prediction on Sunday during "D.C. Groundhog Day'' in Dupont Circle. This is the third year Washington has held its celebration with Potomac Phil, who is said to be ...
Potomac Phil, a stuffed groundhog, saw his shadow Monday morning in Dupont Circle and that means there will be six more weeks of winter.
Potomac Phil, the National Groundhog, is actually the brother of Pennsylvania's famous marmot, his handlers say. So either way, the marmot family made an accurate prediction.
Groundhog Day 2021 will be a little different, but fear not, D.C. Potomac Phil is still issuing his annual proclamation online and will visit safely with fans.
Officials leading the Groundhog Day ceremony for Potomac Phil in Washington D.C. stare closely at the stuffed groundhog prior to making a declaration on Feb. 2, 2024.
Forget Punxsutawney Phil. To predict the end of winter weather, D.C. is relying on its own groundhog from now on -- the famous Pennsylvanian's brother, Potomac Phil. But perhaps "Taxidermy Phil ...
Washington, D.C., turns to Potomac Phil for his insight on Groundhog Day each year. For 2024, he also predicted an early spring. Buckeye Chuck. In Marion, Ohio, ...
While fears of a cyber-marmot uprising fill your head, consider Washington, D.C.’s cheaper solution: Potomac Phil, the city’s anointed groundhog since 2014, is a taxidermied thrift shop purchase.
WASHINGTON — Everyone knows about Punxsutawney Phil's annual Groundhog Day weather prediction, but he's not the only animal giving insights on whether there'll be six more weeks of winter or an ...