'Punxsutawney Phil' Says Spring Is Coming
Groundhog handler Ben Hughes and Punxsutawney Phil earlier this morning. Jeff Swensen/Getty Images hide caption
Groundhog handler Ben Hughes and Punxsutawney Phil earlier this morning.
Jeff Swensen/Getty ImagesAs 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.
Update at 10:45 a.m. ET: NPR's Double Take 'Toons has its own humorous views of Punxsutawney Phil.