‘Punxsutawney Phil’ Says Spring Is Coming

‘Punxsutawney Phil’ Says Spring Is Coming

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As much of the nation digs out from one of the worst blizzards in years, there’s this bit of hopeful news from Pennsylvania:

“Punxsutawney Phil” did not see his shadow — which if you believe in the Groundhog Day legend, means we’ll have an early spring.

Many are surely hoping he’s right. Copyright 2011 National Public Radio. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.